In
your pocket, you may well have a camera that is better than many used to shoot
cinematic masterpieces. It is always with you, easy to use and gives wonderful
results when you know how. This course will teach you the photographic
possibilities built into iPhones and iPads in simple, easy to understand
stages. It will start with still photography and cover moving pictures and
basic editing. The tutor, a BAFTA winning director, will not just show you how,
but will help you develop your creative skills with this technology.
The course will be led by BAFTA-winning
filmmaker Nigel Wattis, who has an MA in teaching media from the Institute of
Education at University College London. Nigel has produced and directed over
fifty one-hour documentaries for ITV, BBC and Channel 4, winning over twenty
awards at festivals around the world. He has been a Series Producer for ITV and
Channel 4, an Executive Producer and Head of Arts and Features for LWT and
Granada Productions. He shoots many of
his own broadcast films, is a keen amateur and underwater
photographer and an early adopter of iPhone and iPad.
Course Requirements
You will need to provide your
own iPhone (iPhone 4 or later) and/or iPad (iPad 2 or later). You should know
your Apple username and password and ensure you have plenty of memory clear and
available on your device (at least 3 or 4GB, preferably more).
Please make sure you have the
application iMovie installed on your iPhone/Pad before arriving at Marlborough.
(If it is not already installed, iMovie is available as a free download from
Apple's App Store.)
This is a basic course,
primarily intended for those with little or no experience of photography and/or
filming with smartphones or tablets; however, it will be suitable for all
except those wishing to concentrate solely on film making, who should attend
the "Film making made simple with iPhone and iPad” course. The course may vary
in speed and depth, depending on the requirements of participants, but will go
something like this:
1. Monday
Introduction to the course
and possibilities of equipment
The advantages and
disadvantages of iPhones and iPads
Using the Camera app
Basic camera technique -
focus, framing, positioning
Differences between
traditional shooting and working with new technology
How to shoot better - different
shots and their uses
2. Tuesday
Practical exercises
Coming to grips with the
Photos app
Downloading and improving
still photos
Sharing your photos with
friends and relations.
3. Wednesday
Why use video?
Effective video shooting
Thinking in sequences
Filming rules and shooting
tips
Practical filming exercise
4. Thursday
Viewing and selecting rushes.
Instruction in use of basic
editing software.
Post production and editing
Using music and effects
5. Friday
Complete edit.
Final addition of music &
effects as required.
Adding titles
Watch and discuss completed
films.
Nigel Wattis
BAFTA MA
About Nigel
Nigel is a BAFTA-winning filmmaker, and also has an MA in teaching media from the Institute of Education at University College London. Nigel has produced and directed over fifty one-hour documentaries for ITV and Channel 4, winning over twenty other awards at festivals around the world. He has been a Series Producer for ITV and Channel 4, an Executive Producer and Head of Arts and Features for LWT and Granada Productions.
