The INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL offers a truly unique production education environment for teens. The founders of the film school realize that the best way to learn is in a hands-on environment. That is why from day one, our students are immersed in a filmmaking or digital media setting.

      Our class size is limited so that each student can have the experience of being an "apprentice" in the field. We believe our students deserve a real-life experience and insight as to what this industry has to offer. Our instructors are professionals that are working in the production field and can bring current events into the classroom. The courses are intense, full immersion, hands-on filmmaking classes that develop a responsible and professional filmmaking community.

      The film school’s focus is on our students and their progress in achieving their goals. Whether you intend to develop a college portfolio, sharpen your skills, or simply learn something new, we guarantee you leave our courses with a unique and positive experience.

      Programs at the Industry Film School are created as college prep classes for high school and pre-teen aged students looking to expand their potential career opportunities, high school and college choices.

Our film school was founded in the summer of 2004 with a 3 week workshop that introduced students to a working film crew atmosphere by having them produce, direct, shoot and work various crew positions. These students created a short film that was screened at the Garden State Film Festival.

      The Production and Filmmaking Technique courses are designed as building blocks to develop a student’s career in filmmaking. Each technique course includes hands-on projects that advance with each class module. Whether a student is new to filmmaking or comes with previous experience, the Filmmaking Technique courses will help them develop their professional skills.

      Programs are developed, evaluated, and taught by certified teachers and professionals in the field. Certificate students also find valuable opportunities to network with instructors, classmates and other professionals.

Listed below are the courses we offer for our after school enrichment programs and a brief course outline:

Stop Motion & 3D Animation
      Students enrolled in this twelve-week course will create stop motion animation short films using modeling clay and various other elements. Students will also be introduced to 3D computer animation using Lightwave 3D. During the course the student will develop a script, models, backgrounds, and use any other props needed for the production. Students will also learn the basics of editing and sound mixing to create a finished DVD of their short films.

ADOBE After Effects
      Students enrolled in this twelve-week course will work with After Effects, a software based special effects program. After Effects is used in many areas of production for finishing and to composite effects with video. This class will also introduce students to the basics of Photoshop.

AVID Editing & Certification
      This editing course will take the students through the Avid editing curriculum and courseware developed by Avid. This program is designed to educate the student in non linear editing using the Avid software and hardware used in professional studios. Students completing this course will become certified users of the Avid Editing Software.

Final Cut Pro Editing
      Using Apple's Final Cut Pro, students will learn the process from capture to output to mastering a DVD. This course will cover learning the FCP interface, tools, effects and compositing techniques used in various movies and television shows. Students will also be introduced to Soundtrack Pro and Live Type in this course.

Production Technique 1
      This twelve week after school program is designed as an introductory course preparing students to become proficient in various areas of production. Students will work on writing, shooting, directing and editing their own projects while participating as crew members on other students’ projects.

      Topics covered during the twelve week session include:
            • Preproduction
            • Directing the Camera
            • Screen Writing Essentials
            • Camera Operation & Functions
            • Lighting with Available Light
            • Introduction to Editing

Production Technique 2
      This course is a continuation of Filmmaking Technique 1 and builds on the skills learned in that course. Students will continue writing, shooting, directing and editing their own work while experiencing new and exciting areas of production.

      Topics covered during the twelve week session include:
            • Production Budgeting & Scheduling
            • Directing & Planning Shots
            • Script Writing Structure (Part 1)
            • Digital Cinematography
            • Sound Recording
            • Basic Lighting
            • Directing Actors (Part 1)
            • Editing Rough to Fine Cut

*Prerequisite - Filmmaking Technique 1 or equivalent training.

Production Technique 3
      Continuing with the filmmaking education process, students are now introduced to advanced techniques. In this third module, students are emerged in the filmmaking process while refining skills for writing, shooting, directing and editing.

      Topics covered during the twelve week session include:
            • Post-Production Schedule
            • Directing Continuity
            • Script Writing Structure (Part 2)
            • 16mm Cinematography
            • Sound Recording & Mixing
            • Lighting for Aesthetics
            • Directing Actors (Part 2)
            • Editing with Music and SFX

*Prerequisite - Filmmaking Technique 2 or equivalent training.

Production Technique 4
      Continuing to build on previous skills, this course offers advanced filmmaking techniques that will prepare a student to create a short film for distribution. Students will write, shoot and direct a short film on a format of their choice.

      Topics covered during the twelve week session include:
            • Post-Production Festivals & Distribution
            • Directing Your Film
            • Creating Your Shooting Script
            • High Definition Cinematography
            • Sound Editing & Design
            • Advanced Lighting & Electrical
            • Directing Actors (Part 3)
            • Editing for Distribution

*Prerequisite - Filmmaking Technique 3 or equivalent training.

Advanced Filmmaking Technique 1
      This course is designed for advanced filmmaking students that have completed Filmmaking Technique 4 or equivalent training at another institution. This course is a twelve week course that focuses on developing skills needed to create an independent short or feature film for distribution.

      Topics covered during the twenty week session include:
            • Producing
            • Advanced Directing
            • Casting
            • Advanced Cinematography
            • Dialogue Recording
            • Production

*Prerequisite - Filmmaking Technique 4 or equivalent training.

Advanced Filmmaking Technique 2
      This course is a continuation for the advanced filmmaking students that have completed Advanced Filmmaking Technique 1. This course is a twelve week course that focuses on the post production process, completion and distribution of the student’s film.

      Topics covered during the twenty week session include:
            • Post Production
            • Sync-Sound Editing
            • Sound Design
            • Clearing Music Rights
            • Contracts
            • Distribution Options

*Prerequisite - Advanced Filmmaking Technique 1.

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