One of the only hands-on, concept-to-completion moviemaking camps for youth in Houston!

The SWAMP camp taught me the true process of filmmaking: cooperation, proper planning, and delegation. I had a incredible time learning how to use the professional equipment and collaborating with the other campers (so much that I signed up for three more SWAMP camps). As a current sophomore at Rice University studying film and linguistics, I can safely say that the summer camp program gave the the skill set and knowledge to create a film from start to finish, a process through which I hope to build a career.
~Gabi Chennisi

The SWAMP Teen Camp was my first real moviemaking experience and not just my friends and I fooling round in front of a camera. We wrote a movie script, shot it, and edited it in one week, which in itself is a major accomplishment for beginners like me. Everyone also had a chance to be the director or the cameraman or the editor, which opened up opportunities to influence the end product in their own way. I still use what I learned at camp in my films.
~Neil Lokken (Northwestern University, Film Major)

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! MOVIEMAKING CAMP FOR TEENS

August 1 – 5, 2011 (9am – 3pm)
Location: Houston Community College – Spring Branch
Cost: $300 (Space is limited. Registration only guaranteed with payment.)
Please Note: Lunch not provided. Students must bring lunch daily.

Lights! Camera! Action! Moviemaking Camp is a week-long course designed to teach teenagers (ages 13-17) how to use a camera to tell a story. Each student will get hands-on instruction in digital camera operation, lighting, sound and editing while working as a team in the production of a short film. At the end of the camp, the students will premiere their film on the BIG SCREEN for all their family and friends to enjoy!

Day One: The Story

• Storytelling Techniques
• Pitching Your Story
• Scriptwriting

Day Two: Preproduction

• Storyboarding/Shot Lists
• Casting
• Breakdown/Scheduling

Day Three & Four: Production

• Camera Operation
• Lighting
• Sound

Day Five: Post Production

• Editing
• Sound Design
• Scoring

To register for LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION MOVIEMAKING CAMP online, please use the payment button below. Once you have paid, we will follow up with an email confirming your registration. Otherwise, you can register by phone at 713-522-8592 x 2.

For more information about SWAMP Workshops, call us at 713-522-8592 or contact us.