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Filming with the camera

Today you can film with any digital SLR camera and of course also with mirrorless system cameras. Very few users use this because they don't really know how to get started with the topic. Our course gives you the necessary tools to film with your camera.

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Course content

In the course you will receive the following equipment:

  • Planning a film project

  • Writing a script

  • Implement filmmaking

  • Dealing with audio

  • Film editing and scoring with Adobe Premiere

Required previous knowledge

  • Mastering the basic photography rules of aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance

  • Mastering your own camera in photo mode

Course structure

Thursday, June 27, 2024, all day / in the photo studio in Thayngen

  • Get to know the film functions of the camera with practical exercises

  • Filming with a tripod, handheld and with a gimbal, with practical exercises

  • Planning the June 16th shoot day, creating a script

  • Working with external microphones and audio recorders/film music sources

  • optional: dinner together

Fri., June 28, 2024, long and intense day / in the Schaffhausen region

  • Realizing film recordings: Live recordings and an interview
    Various blocks of scenes

  • optional: dinner together

Sat., June 29, 2024, whole day / in the Thayngen photo studio

  • Introduction to the basic functions of Adobe Premiere

  • Edit film. Ongoing input from me on questions that arise

  • Finalize film editing, export finished film

  • Each participant presents his/her short film

  • End with aperitif

Location

The course takes place in our new photo studio in Thayngen (Schlatterweg 11). We will shoot the film on Friday in the Schaffhausen region.
We recommend that external participants who have to travel further afield stay overnight in the region .

Cost

It is an intensive course in a very small group, so this course is a little more expensive:

CHF 1,600, including break meals and lunch on all three days, model fees and expenses from external parties, excluding breakfast/dinner/overnight stay


Number of participants

min. 4, max. 6 participants

Each participant brings their own photo equipment and their own computer with Adobe Premiere installed. You can install the trial version for free before the course if you don't yet know whether you want to work with the program. We will send you the link with the registration confirmation, with which you will also receive the invoice for transferring the course amount.


Final result of the last film course

In the 2022 film course we made a short film on the topic of “Lisa paddling”. Each participant cut their own version using the available material. Take a look:

 

“Peter Schäublin’s beginners’ film course was both very educational and exciting. As an absolute beginner, I ventured into new territory when it came to filming and was not disappointed. With three thematic days, the course was well laid out and structured. The course was well attended with four participants, and Peter - in addition to the general theory parts - had the time and opportunity to address many individual questions and problems. I received the necessary and expected know-how and tools and think I could start my own film project.

Not to be forgotten and worth mentioning is the whole “equivalent” that was organized by Peter and his wife Ursula. In addition to intensive and busy working hours, we were also able to take leisurely and enjoyable coffee and lunch breaks in between.

For me as a beginner, I see potential for optimization in either getting to know your own or rental camera better beforehand or a somewhat “gentler” introduction to the entire and complex subject of filming. Although a push into the deep end has never hurt anyone ;-)

Thank you very much for the great 3 days. It certainly won’t be the last.”

— Christopher


“The film course was very comprehensive and I benefited optimally from the small group. I had no idea about screenwriting beforehand, and editing the film footage with Premiere Pro was also well explained to us by the course instructor.

The culinary care and hospitality were wonderful.

Thanks Peter and see you next time.”

—Beat


“It was an intensive and very educational three days! In a relatively short time, Peter Schäublin was able to give me the tools to venture into my own film projects. With his positive and enthusiastic nature, he can inspire and motivate you to dare to do things that I would hardly have thought possible in my case.

The group size was ideal with four participants plus protagonists and helpers. We also got our money's worth in terms of culinary and entertainment. I definitely recommend the course. However, I think it is important that as a participant you have mastered the basics of your camera beforehand.”

— Rita


“It is the special atmosphere – “at home among friends” – that makes this course so incomparable. The small group allows for a lot of personal attention from the course leader and leads to intensive exchange among the group members. The care with which the course instructor approaches the topic extends seamlessly into the areas of course organization, catering and the rest. Simply great and a – above all personal – enrichment.”

—Rolf

 
 

Registration

I am registering for the film course from June 27th to 29th, 2024: