Flashes and Bangs: Trick Films

February 4–February 25

Saturdays, 10am–1pm

The early days of film were packed with innovation and ingenuity as filmmakers tried to stretch these new gadgets to its limits. The “trick film,” which relied on using filmmaking techniques to accomplish what were basically magic tricks, emerged from this experimentation. Students will learn the techniques behind these feats – feats such as making a person vanish, walk on the ceiling, or grow to incredible sizes! – using nothing but basic equipment and household items.

• DSLR Skills
• Basic Video Editing
• Film History Literacy

Contact kevin@squeaky.org for information & registration.