UCLA's Extension's Entertainment Studies and the Los Angeles Film School have joined forces to bring you great courses. Held at the Los Angeles Film School's state-of-the-art facility located at Sunset and Vine, these courses feature the most advanced equipment used in the entertainment industry.

Simulating the experience of a real production company, participants develop, pre-produce, shoot and edit a number of three-minute shorts. This hands-on workshop is a toolbox for producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, and other crew members to draw from and utilize throughout their careers. In the first weekend's interactive lecture, participants develop an understanding of the elements of storytelling for film. During the following three weeks of preparation, they gain the skills essential to coalesce into a functioning film crew in a realistic production environment and learn about the basics of producing, directing, and editing. The shoot takes place on the fifth week, either on the UCLA campus or at the Los Angeles Film School stage, with each student participating in various crew capacities. During the last week, filmmakers edit their project using Avid DV Express. Participants are invited to contribute a three-minute screenplay at the time of admission. Scripts are selected by the instructor; submit your screenplay by April 26 to: DV Toolbox, Daniele J Suissa, 6363 Sunset Blvd., Suite 400, Hollywood, CA 90028. Fulfills Production Workshop and Digital Technologies/Convergence requirements in Certificated Program in Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Media. Visitors not permitted.

Open Reg# M6053U
X 476.755 Film & Television 9.3 units $1495

Hollywood: Los Angeles Film School , 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Friday , 7-10pm
May 3 - 24
Wednesday , 7-10pm
May 15 & 22
Saturday , 9am-5pm
May 25
Westwood: G33W UCLA Extension Bldg.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday , 8am-7pm
May 31 - June 2
Hollywood: Los Angeles Film School , 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Friday , 7-10pm
June 7
Saturday & Sunday , 10am-5pm
June 8 & 9 , 19 mtgs.
No refund after May 3.

Daniele J Suissa, veteran writer, director, and producer of theater, 28 feature films, and 200 television commercials in France, Canada, and U.S.
Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, editor; Avid-certified instructor

Taking an interactive hands-on approach to defining the producer's involvement in every phase of the making of a film, this two-weekend workshop emphasizes the responsibilities of the line producer from development through pre-production, production, and post-production. With emphasis on the craft, logistics, and technical aspects of filmmaking, the workshop features lectures, discussion with industry guests, and class assignments to guide participants through exercises that mirror the real-world functions of the line producer. The goal is to promote a practical understanding of how to balance financial considerations with the creative vision. Fulfills Producing/Business requirement in Certificated Program in Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Media. Visitors not permitted.

Open Reg# M6145U
X 478.083 Film & Television 3.35 units $480
(When taken with X 479.083C Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, the total fee for both courses is $599.)

Hollywood: Los Angeles Film School , 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Friday , 7-10pm
April 5 & 12
Saturday & Sunday , 2-5pm
April 6 & 7
Wednesday , 7-10pm
April 10
Saturday & Sunday , 10am-5pm
April 13 & 14 , 7 mtgs.
No refund after April 5.

Daniele J Suissa, veteran writer, director, and producer of theater, 28 feature films, and 200 television commercials in France, Canada, and U.S.
Robert Koster, unit production manager and associate producer on more than 40 films, movies-for-television, and television series. Mr. Koster's credits include Hello, Dolly!; The Man in the Glass Booth; War and Remembrance; and Police Story. He is the author of On Production Budget Book and is the founder and president of StarComp, a computer consulting company for the entertainment industry.

This workshop is an introduction to the High-Definition (HD) format through hands-on instruction with the Sony F900 HD Camera. Students learn the functionality of the camera including controlling depth of field, film stock comparisons, gamma curves, color and contrast range issues, resolution, interlace vs. progressive, aspect ratios, sampling standards, and compression issues. Fulfills Production Workshop requirement in Certificated Program in Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Media.

Open Reg# M6371U
X 478.303 Film & Television 3.8 units $1495

Hollywood: 624 Los Angeles Film School , 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Saturday & Sunday , 9am-5pm
June 1, 2, 8 & 9 , 4 mtgs.

Rick Robinson, SOC, veteran U.S. Marine Corps combat cameraman and Emmy Award-winning camera operator who works on syndicated and network television shows, as well as feature films, commercials, and music videos

This course takes filmmakers from the recording stage to the formation of dialogue, music, and effects stems, focusing on audio-post concepts, including equalizing, grouping, masking, blending, and track construction. The course is held in the Los Angeles Film School's digital fully-integrated, state-of-the-art mixing facility that includes an SSL Axiom 96-channel mixing console. Elective course in Certificated Programs in Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Media and Recording Engineering.

Open Reg# M6375U
X 476.612 Film & Television 2.7 units $695

Hollywood: Los Angeles Film School , 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Thursday , 7-10pm
April 4 - May 23 , 8 mtgs.
No refund after April 3.

Instructor to be announced

The Avid Media Composer is the leading digital non-linear editing system in episodic television, music videos, and commercials and also is widely used in feature films and movies-of-the-week. In this hands-on workshop, participants learn the basic editing features of the Avid Media Composer, including digitizing and organizing source footage, editing sync and non-sync material, trimming sequences, editing audio, creating titles, and outputting work. The final product is a finished program. The curriculum includes an introduction to Media Composer effects, concentrating on the basics of layering, keyframing, and nesting. In addition to the course, participants are entitled to 10 hours of hands-on lab time. Lab hours to be determined at the first class. Prerequisite: Film or videotape editing experience, either as a professional or student. Basic Macintosh computer skills are essential. Elective course in Certificated Program in Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Media. Visitors not permitted.

Open Reg# M6373U
X 479.28 Film & Television 3.4 units $999
(Students must purchase a course manual, approximately $175, at the first class.)

Hollywood: 201 Los Angeles Film School , 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Monday , 7-10pm
April 1 - June 10 , 10 mtgs.
(no mtg. 5/27)
No refund after March 29.

Brian Evan Damsky, Avid-certified instructor; Avid trainer, Motion Picture Editors Guild

Focusing on the responsibilities of the assistant editor as they apply specifically to the Avid Media and Film Composer, participants learn the process of organizing a session; logging, digitizing, and editing sequences; and managing system storage. Instruction also covers creating EDLs, cut lists, change lists, and digital cuts. Includes field trips to a telecine house and a post-production facility. In addition to the course, participants are entitled to 10 hours of hands-on lab time (lab hours determined at the first class). Prerequisite: Basic film or videotape editing experience either as an assistant editor or as a student. Basic Macintosh computer skills are essential. Elective course in Certificated Program in Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Media. Visitors not permitted

Open Reg# M6374U
X 479.28A Film & Television 3.4 units $999
(Students must purchase a course manual, approximately $175, at the first class.)

Hollywood: 201 Los Angeles Film School , 6363 Sunset Blvd.
Tuesday , 7-10pm
April 2 - June 4 , 10 mtgs.
No refund after April 1.

Brian Evan Damsky, Avid-certified instructor; Avid trainer, Motion Picture Editors Guild