Ohio Film Making Camps, 3-D Film Animation, and Summer Film Camps on the Camp Channel

Take a seat this summer in the director's chair and gain hands on experience with writing, shooting film/video, and post production at a film making camp. Get behind the lens of a video camera and learn proper operation and technique from qualified professionals. Write, review, and edit a storyline and make a script come alive on film. At some film camps, you may elect to take advantage of hands on 3-D computer animation creation and rendering.

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1. Game Camp USA - Don't just play video games all summer. Create your own, compete in PC, Wii, and X-Box 360 tournaments with other campers, make new friends, and have the time of your life!

Resident Camp
Day Camp

Coed

Horsham, Pennsylvania
OH: Dublin
MA: Burlington
NJ: East Rutherford
GA: Sandy Springs
VA: Fairfax

Welcome to Game Camp USA by Convergenesis, Inc. (est. 2006)

Game Camp USA is a program specifically designed for gamers, especially those considering careers in interactive entertainment. As such, it makes extensive use of gaming PCs and consoles. But the campers do more than play video games; they also learn to create them.

Like other formats of narrative art, video games tell stories using words, images and sounds. Unlike other formats however, they also include rules, challenges and interactions. Development of these unique elements, collectively known as game mechanics, is the focus of the curriculum.

Played competitively are video games in the fighting, first-person shooter, racing and real-time strategy genres; and while participation is optional, the prizes make it well worth the effort.

2. Summer Digital Film Experience - The Summer Digital Film Experience introduces 13 to 18 year old beginning and advanced film writers, actors, directors and producers to the independent film process.

Resident Camp

Coed

Oberlin, Ohio

Using digital film technology, students will take on some of the roles involved in the world of film production. Rather than try to mimic Hollywood, we use an independent filmmaking model—a process we hope the students can replicate when they make video projects on their own. This year, we will offer an advanced program for returning students or those with more experience. For all students, the workshop begins with intensive script writing.

Working in groups, students will develop 10-minute short scripts highlighting strong storylines, believable characters and exciting dialogue. Students will then “pitch” their scripts in a selection process. Chosen scripts will be filmed, allowing students to experience acting, directing and producing. Students will also serve as crew members, and learn about digital video cameras, sound, editing, lighting, location scouting, and other skills required to produce an independent short.

New this year: Acting for the Camera
All students will also study acting for the camera. Our instructors will introduce beginning and more advanced student actors to the skills required when performing for a camera. These acting skills will be showcased in a separate faculty-directed film.