Video Editing & Photography Courses

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CREATE! Global media and entertainment spending is forecast to rise to a staggering $1.9 trillion by 2015, leading to worldwide demand for top quality Photographers, Film Directors, Editors, Producers, Graphic Artists and Advertising Executives. Students use professional products at our editing and movie camps and photography camps. Learn from adult-only staff passionate about the art of film, movies and photography. We guarantee a maximum of 8 students per instructor.

iD TECH CAMPS: WEEKLONG courses. Locations throughout the U.S.
iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY: 2-WEEK intensive film & photography. Select locations.

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	NEW! MOVIE MAKING CAMP Ages 9-12 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Ready to learn the basics of filming and editing? Shoot with pro-level cameras and see how much fun creative editing can be with the Apple® drag and drop video editor, iMovie®. Take home a DVD of your final project to show your family. Note: Filmmakers take years to hone their craft. Please have realistic project expectations.
	NEW! INTRO TO WEB DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 9-12 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Point, shoot and share. Use a high-end DSLR camera and learn the building blocks of web design with Adobe® Dreamweaver®. Import your photos into your basic website then share your creation with your friends and family. Adobe Flash® concepts may be introduced based on a student’s progress throughout the week.
	DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – PHOTOSHOP® & LIGHTROOM® Ages 13-17 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Capture the perfect shot while mastering the high-end features of an advanced DSLR camera. Learn the fundamentals of light, shadow, exposure and composition, then put the finishing touches on your photos with the sophisticated editing tools of Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Lightroom®. Already own a DSLR camera? Bring it to camp for even more customized instruction. Go home with your very own portfolio. iD is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen equipment.
	FILM PRODUCTION WITH FINAL CUT PRO® Ages 13-17 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Lights, Camera, Action! Learn the elements of film production, including pre-production planning, camera work, editing and special effects. Shoot with pro-level cameras and learn the fundamentals of editing with Apple® Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® Photoshop®, then try your hand at special effects with Adobe After Effects®. Take home a DVD of your final project and learn how to showcase it on YouTube. Note: Filmmakers take years to hone their craft. Please have realistic project expectations.
	NEW! iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – iD FILM STUDIOS 101 Ages 13-18 \| BEGINNER – INTERMEDIATE 2-WEEKS \| INTENSIVE \| SELECT LOCATIONS Explore documentary filmmaking from pre-production through post-production in a creative, stimulating setting in California or New York. Foster self-expression by building shot lists, experimenting with filming techniques on high-end video cameras, interviewing on-location and editing with the industry standard Apple® Final Cut Pro®. Build a foundation for a career in film and take home your documentary on DVD.
	NEW! iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – VISUAL FX WITH FINAL CUT PRO® & ADOBE® AFTER EFFECTS® Ages 13-18 \| INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED 2-WEEKS \| INTENSIVE \| SELECT LOCATIONS This course is for students with prior film editing experience. Develop your own visual effects reel as you delve deep into the best practices of Hollywood post production houses. First, you’ll capture your own footage utilizing green screens and pro-level video cameras. Using Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® After Effects®, learn to composite media in 2D and 3D space, create motion graphics with animated text, distort footage, and perform many other creative feats. Graduate with a polished, professional-looking VFX reel.
	iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 13-18 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED 2-WEEKS \| INTENSIVE \| SELECT LOCATIONS Great photographers master their equipment and see the world through a unique lens. Learn the advanced technical features of a DSLR camera. Find the balance between light, composition, exposure, shutter speed, aperture and Raw vs JPG to create stunning digital images. Polish your portfolio by editing in Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Lightroom®. Already own a DSLR camera? Bring it to iD for even more customized instruction. iD is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged equipment.
	ULTIMATE GAMING WEEKENDS Ages 12-18 \| SELECT LOCATIONS WEEKEND BRIDGE BETWEEN OVERNIGHT SESSIONS Tear it up with non-stop LAN parties. Hone strategies against other students or instructors, or collaborate in teams for bigger challenges. Not a serious gamer? We’ve got you covered! You can take it easy in the labs, play retro games, read a book, play outdoor sports or just keep a low profile.


	NEW! MOVIE MAKING CAMP Ages 9-12 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Ready to learn the basics of filming and editing? Shoot with pro-level cameras and see how much fun creative editing can be with the Apple® drag and drop video editor, iMovie®. Take home a DVD of your final project to show your family. Note: Filmmakers take years to hone their craft. Please have realistic project expectations.
	NEW! INTRO TO WEB DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 9-12 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Point, shoot and share. Use a high-end DSLR camera and learn the building blocks of web design with Adobe® Dreamweaver®. Import your photos into your basic website then share your creation with your friends and family. Adobe Flash® concepts may be introduced based on a student’s progress throughout the week.
	DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – PHOTOSHOP® & LIGHTROOM® Ages 13-17 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Capture the perfect shot while mastering the high-end features of an advanced DSLR camera. Learn the fundamentals of light, shadow, exposure and composition, then put the finishing touches on your photos with the sophisticated editing tools of Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Lightroom®. Already own a DSLR camera? Bring it to camp for even more customized instruction. Go home with your very own portfolio. iD is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen equipment.
	FILM PRODUCTION WITH FINAL CUT PRO® Ages 13-17 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED WEEKLONG \| OFFERED AT SELECT LOCATIONS Lights, Camera, Action! Learn the elements of film production, including pre-production planning, camera work, editing and special effects. Shoot with pro-level cameras and learn the fundamentals of editing with Apple® Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® Photoshop®, then try your hand at special effects with Adobe After Effects®. Take home a DVD of your final project and learn how to showcase it on YouTube. Note: Filmmakers take years to hone their craft. Please have realistic project expectations.
	NEW! iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – iD FILM STUDIOS 101 Ages 13-18 \| BEGINNER – INTERMEDIATE 2-WEEKS \| INTENSIVE \| SELECT LOCATIONS Explore documentary filmmaking from pre-production through post-production in a creative, stimulating setting in California or New York. Foster self-expression by building shot lists, experimenting with filming techniques on high-end video cameras, interviewing on-location and editing with the industry standard Apple® Final Cut Pro®. Build a foundation for a career in film and take home your documentary on DVD.
	NEW! iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – VISUAL FX WITH FINAL CUT PRO® & ADOBE® AFTER EFFECTS® Ages 13-18 \| INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED 2-WEEKS \| INTENSIVE \| SELECT LOCATIONS This course is for students with prior film editing experience. Develop your own visual effects reel as you delve deep into the best practices of Hollywood post production houses. First, you’ll capture your own footage utilizing green screens and pro-level video cameras. Using Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® After Effects®, learn to composite media in 2D and 3D space, create motion graphics with animated text, distort footage, and perform many other creative feats. Graduate with a polished, professional-looking VFX reel.
	iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 13-18 \| BEGINNER – ADVANCED 2-WEEKS \| INTENSIVE \| SELECT LOCATIONS Great photographers master their equipment and see the world through a unique lens. Learn the advanced technical features of a DSLR camera. Find the balance between light, composition, exposure, shutter speed, aperture and Raw vs JPG to create stunning digital images. Polish your portfolio by editing in Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Lightroom®. Already own a DSLR camera? Bring it to iD for even more customized instruction. iD is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged equipment.
	ULTIMATE GAMING WEEKENDS Ages 12-18 \| SELECT LOCATIONS WEEKEND BRIDGE BETWEEN OVERNIGHT SESSIONS Tear it up with non-stop LAN parties. Hone strategies against other students or instructors, or collaborate in teams for bigger challenges. Not a serious gamer? We’ve got you covered! You can take it easy in the labs, play retro games, read a book, play outdoor sports or just keep a low profile.

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Video Editing, Movie, & Photography Courses

Video Editing & Photography Courses

Lights, Camera, Action!

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NEW! MOVIE MAKING CAMP

NEW! INTRO TO WEB DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – PHOTOSHOP® & LIGHTROOM®

FILM PRODUCTION WITH FINAL CUT PRO®

NEW! iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – iD FILM STUDIOS 101

NEW! iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – VISUAL FX WITH FINAL CUT PRO® & ADOBE® AFTER EFFECTS®

iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY – PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

ULTIMATE GAMING WEEKENDS