Master Slow-Mo!
Slow motion video allows creators to manipulate time and the way in which we normally experience the world, which opens up a world of creative possibilities! In this class, we will learn about the basic premise behind high speed photography, learn how to adjust camera settings to achieve the effect, film original footage, and learn […]
Personal Creative Projects
Have you told yourself over and over that you are going to start (or finish) your passion project only to let it fall by the wayside once your schedule gets busy? Use this time to develop a plan for your project with the guidance of our instructor, receive feedback on works-in-progress from the group, and […]
Digital Animation for People Who Are Bad at Drawing
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at animation but can only draw stick figures (on a good day), this is the class for you! Get a taste for several different animation techniques using programs from the Adobe Creative suite. Due to the evolving nature of Covid-19 public safety, BIG reserves the right to […]
Creative Photography, Session II
Stop fussing with camera settings (unless you like that sort of thing) and focus on the practice of taking images. Engage in creative photography-based exercises designed to challenge your eye and further develop your sense of composition. Photographers of all skill levels using whichever camera they most prefer (yes, even cell phone cameras!) are welcome. […]
Graphic Design with Canva
Gone are the days when designing a poster or flyer felt like an impossible task! Internet browser-based graphic design program Canva makes these projects a breeze. Learn how to navigate the program and see how easy it is to create eye-catching layouts, animations, and presentations! Due to the evolving nature of Covid-19 public safety, BIG […]
11-Day Film Sprint Kick-Off Event
You’ve found crew members, cleared your schedule and reserved equipment through RueShare – let the 11-Day Film Sprint begin! At our kick-off event, we will finalize production crews, pick the genre that each team will work within, and announce the line of dialogue that must be in every film. Get ready, get set, go! Due […]
Light Painting
Create stunning images by getting creative with light! In this class we will learn how to capture trails created by moving lights and practice with a variety of different light sources. Due to the evolving nature of Covid-19 public safety, BIG reserves the right to move sessions like this to a virtual environment or outdoors […]
Film in a Day
Collaboratively create a (very!) short fiction film from start to finish in this crash course meant to familiarize participants with what is involved in the filmmaking process from outlining the plot to adding the final credits. Due to the evolving nature of Covid-19 public safety, BIG reserves the right to move sessions like this to […]
DIY Business Branding
In this class, we will explore your business’ story in order to craft a strong marketing message and consider other aspects of branding in order to create a comprehensive image for your business or personal brand. A piece of advice frequently received by entrepreneurs is the idea that people buy stories, not products. But what […]