Posts Tagged "denver"

25Jun2016

Check out this masterpiece the campers made during our very first green screen technology live action filmmaking summer camp at the Digistars studio in central Denver!

The kids caught on quickly to how green screen (composite layering) technology works in filmmaking, and then put their knowledge to immediate use. The entire production was hands-on and kid-driven from storyboarding to scriptwriting, lighting to set designing, filming, acting, and editing.

FYI, the grade levels of the actors/writers/directors/filmmakers range from third through sixth!


21Mar2016
Claymation fun

Kids do all of the writing, filming, and editing!

Imagine molding characters out of clay and making them move on screen. Or maybe you’d rather write and act in a movie that takes place in Paris, or in ancient Egypt, or in outer space? At the Digistars Make-a-Movie Workshop studio, your dreams can come to life in a Claymation TM or live action filmmaking camp this summer!

We don’t just pick up a camera and shoot, though we do that, too, but our goal is to have a true adventure in digital storytelling by making movies that are fun to watch and tell an engaging story. Campers drive every part of the hands-on production process from storyboarding to set construction to acting and directing, and finally, to editing the film into a polished product.

“We made a really cool movie!” raved 2nd grader, Sasha, after screening her masterpiece about a talking ice cream cone, popcorn, and a unicorn.

“It was awesome,” agreed Eliza, a 4th grader whose movie featured a princess who encounters a flying dragon while on a road trip with friends.

Moviemaking combines art and creativity with technology and structure. Guided by our trained and experienced instructors who are passionate about filmmaking and working with kids, campers learn real-world creative and technical skills that carry over into academic and workplace success in our visually-driven, media-filled world.

“We always have fun in a Digistars camp,” exclaim 5th grade twins and veteran campers Jack and Mia. “Each time we learn new techniques and make different stories.” Jack especially loves adding sound effects to his movies.

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Design a set to showcase your story!

Collaboration and teamwork are integral to filmmaking. “My son loved Make-a-Movie Workshop because of the technology and creativity,” says Christina, mother of 6th grader Mikey. “I loved it because he learned to express his ideas while working as a part of a team.”

In a Digistars stop motion animation program, we build sets and mold clay into characters that are limited only by our imagination. Characters grow or shrink, fly across the stage, or even explode on camera.

The studio’s giant green screen allows us to set the story anywhere we can imagine in a live action filmmaking camp. Campers dive into our costume bins to discover costumes and props for movies set in outer space or on the streets of ancient Rome, or even in the Sonoran desert.

Make a movie in front of our giant green screen and set it anywhere in the galaxy!

Make a movie in front of our giant green screen and set it anywhere in the galaxy!

“Our green screen movie was called The Epic Train Robberies,” explains Henry, a 4th grader. “We started by robbing the trains in Paris, and our hideout was in the sewers underground! At the end, we banished the villain to the Egypt for her crimes. You can be anywhere with the green screen!”

The sense of accomplishment earned from finishing a movie is evident in the proud, beaming faces of campers and in the admiration from parents at the final screening.

“The Make-a-Movie Workshop camp was a box office hit – the content and instructors got rave reviews,” says Leigh, mom of Sophie (5th grade) and Emilie (3rd grade). “The creative juices were still flowing when they came home: the dinner conversation was full of new ideas and excitement for the final product.”

Digistars Make-a-Movie Workshop takes kids in grades 1-8 from fooling around on an iPhone to a professional level of moviemaking in a fun and creative week. Space is limited, so be sure to secure a spot for your Digital Star today!

*This post was originally published on Mile High Mamas.


14May2015

Still got a week open in your child’s summer? Let’s make a movie!IMG_2292

We have been working hard to design a fun, entertaining, and educational summer camp experience for kids in 2nd through 8th grades, and it’s looking like we’re going to have a fantastic crew of junior filmmakers working with us this summer!

Our seasoned instructors are passionate about helping students put together movies and develop knowlege that will follow them into the real world of school, career, and beyond. Our world is increasingly dependent on visual media and communication and filmmaking demands skills beginning with effective storytelling and continuing with storyboarding, script-writing, filming, and editing into a finished product. Tomorrow’s enterprises will value employees with creative vision, skills, and talents.

Join us this weekend at the Neighborhood Music Stapleton studios grand opening celebration and be the first to see our awesome summer camp location! Free music lessons, face painting, and an entrepreneur’s row will make it a fun afternoon on May 17th, 3-5:30 pm. Be sure to stop by our table before 5 pm to watch some videos and say hi!

Summer camps vary week by week and include session in both Claymation and Live Action Filmmaking for the low, low price of only $175. Learn more and register at http://www.makeamovieworkshop.com/summer-camps/

Get your registration in now before the session you want is closed!

New Movies Posted

If you’ve been looking for your student’s masterpiece, be sure to check our News section as we try to post new movies as quickly as possible once the session ends. We are still working on uploading some recent classes as well as finishing up the year at a few more schools, so look for more movies to be posted in the next few weeks.

Adding New Schools Next Fall

We are starting to book new schools for the fall and have already confirmed our expansion into Isabella Bird Community School, Christ the King Elementary, and High Tech Academy. Please feel free to pass this information along to any schools where you would like to see a Make-a-Movie Workshop enrichment program offered!


15Apr2015

August Summer Camp Week Added!

Need something to fill that last week before school starts? Let’s make a movie together!

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Make-a-Movie Workshop students work on storyboards for their movie.

Due to popular demand, we’ve added a fifth session to our summer scheduleAugust 17-21. Open to grades 2-6, our expert film instructors promise this will be a fun finale to your the summer vacation.

Further, we’ve extended our after-care hours until 6 pm to make life easier for working parents. Our new location conveniently lies on the southern border of Stapleton, at 25th and Geneva, in the newly-renovated Neighborhood Music Stapleton studios.

All this for the unbelievable cost of only $175/week!

Spaces are dwindling in all of our sessions so be sure to sign up now!

Movies Posted!

Looking for your child’s movie? Check ourNEWS link to see the latest posted films.

Recently posted films include a trio from Carson Elementary School, several from Stanley British Primary, and a cute film out of Steck Elementary, In case you missed other films posted in March, don’t miss Steele Elementary’s movies, as well as those from Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.

We have a number of classes finishing out the school year, so be sure to check back if you don’t see your child’s production yet. Watch your email for news of our annual film festival to be held later in the summer.

If you know of other schools that should offer Make-a-Movie Workshop programs, please feel free to pass along the referral to the school’s enrichment coordinator and let us know! We will be expanding to many other schools in the fall.

Party!

Join us at the Neighborhood Music Stapleton grand opening celebration on Sunday, May 17th at 3 pm!

Meet us and learn about lots of other Stapleton entrepreneurs as well. It promises to be a fun and festive event covering the whole street in front of the studios – we hope to see you there! 2525 Geneva Street, Aurora, CO   80010.


23Mar2015

IMG_2133The Make-a-Movie Workshop Ltd has secured a fantastic location at a big discount and is passing the savings on to campers!

It is exciting to announce that the Make-a-Movie Workshop summer camps will be hosted inside the newly-renovated Neighborhood Music Stapleton studios located alongside the southern border of Stapleton, just off of Fulton at 25th.

2525 Geneva Street, Suite 1, Aurora, CO 80010

As a result of landing this awesome location, The Make-a-Movie Workshop is able to realize a significant savings and is thrilled to pass this savings along to campers and their families.

ALERT: The fees for camps have dropped from $329 to $175!

That’s almost 50% off of previously posted prices!

In Make-a-Movie Workshop programs, a dedicated staff guides students in 2nd through 8th grade toward bringing their stories to life using Apple iPad technology and lots of fun! Sessions offer both clay-mation and live action filmmaking experiences. A nearby playground will provide outside entertainment during the daily breaks and after-care hours.

What could be more fun this summer than making movies together with a bunch of other creative and enterprising kids under the guidance of enthusiastic college- and graduate-school film students?

Space is limited. Register TODAY on our Summer Camps page!