Through weekly guided workshops and production exercises, students learn the fundamentals of camera operation, lighting, sound recording, editing, and motion graphics using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Reaper.
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Login into these computer’s by using your McMaster email information. Computer here have the Adobe Suite. Access by using a personal Adobe account.
Video and Audio equipment. You can book equipment here: https://hmcservicecentre.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
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Full Instructions - Groups of Three Students
In teams, lead one class discussion on the weekly readings and topics to collaboratively spark critical thinking and dialogue in the classroom.
Series of hands-on production exercises designed to build core skills in camera work, lighting, sound, and editing.
Students will produce a one-minute, no-dialogue short film using professional production equipment and industry-standard post-production workflows. The final work must demonstrate a polished visual style, intentional cinematography, and a multi-layered sound design.
This project synthesizes the technical and creative skills developed in Module I and applies them within a structured, professional filmmaking process.
This one-week module introduces core techniques in Adobe After Effects, allowing students to explore motion graphics, compositing, and animation.
Credits: Jessica A. Rodríguez
AI Disclosure:
AI Disclosure: AI tools (Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT) were used for editing and clarity only. No original course content was generated using AI.