Monthly labs to K-12 students and community give insight into the art of filmmaking
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is giving K-12 students and the community a glimpse into the art of filmmaking with its monthly lab series.
The Inland Empire Media Academy (IEMA) series was developed to help students find their voice and develop an appreciation for the art and craft of film and visual storytelling. Labs, free to elementary, junior and high school students and $15 for members of the community, are held on Saturdays and participants can expect to receive a broader knowledge of film, TV and media production.
“This is a great way to learn about everything that goes into making a movie or TV show right here in San Bernardino,” said IEMA Director and SBVC Radio, Television and Film (RTVF) Instructor Lucas Cuny. “It also gives people a chance to work with state-of-the-art technology and learn about the RTVF program here at SBVC.”
The first in the series, “How to Expose in a 4K World,” is on September 28. At this lab, registrants will become familiar with SBVC’s 4Ks — the Sony Fs&, which is Netflix approved, and Sony A7iii, a full frame camera. Taught by SBVC’s Lighting and Cinematography Instructor Donna Trewhella, students will learn the proper exposure levels to produce high-quality video images.
Held on October 26, “Set Tech 101” educates students on how to set up and break down all film and television set equipment. SBVC’s Kevin Lyons will teach participants how to set up a dolly, 12x12, c-stand, light stand, tripod, camera, sound equipment, as well as the right way to wrap a cable.
In the final lab of 2018, SBVC presents “Experimental Film” on November 16. This lab, taught by SBVC’s Miguel Tarango, explores abstract and experimental films, new ways of thinking regarding content creation and expression and allows students to implement their visions using found footage.
The series runs through November, goes dark in December and restarts in January 2020. All labs are from 1–5 pm in SBVC’s Media and Communications Building, Room 142. Registration is at valleycollege.edu/academic-career-programs/degrees-certificates/radio-television-film/film-festival/index.php.
