May 19, 2012
Talks and Masterclasses: Terry Rawlings
Terry Rawlings Academy Award and BAFTA nominated film editor talks about his career. Terry Rawlings credits include Blade Runner, Alien, Aliens 3, Chariots of Fire, Golden Eye, and The Phantom of the Opera. This is a rare opportunity to hear about an amazing career that spans over 30 years working in the UK and Hollywood.
Followed by a screening of ‘Alien’ at 5pm. (see page 8 for details)
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Screening: Alien (1979)
Following on from the talk by the film’s editor, Terry Rawlings, Signals will screen the iconic ‘Alien’ 1979 directed by Ridley Scott, staring John Hurt and Sigourney Weaver. “In space no one can hear you scream…”
June 6, 2012
Claymation 2 (age 7+)
If you’ve been to one of our Claymation workshops before, this workshop will take your animation skills to the next step. In pairs or individually you’ll be given your own MacBook and camera to work on so you can create your own short film from start to finish.
June 7, 2012
Green Screen (age 7+)
A brand new, fun and active workshop for children that puts you in the heart of the action. Learn about ‘green screen’ special effects and make your own short film or TV news broadcast using our professional cameras and software.
June 14, 2012
Future Shorts – Selected Shorts Film
Future Shorts Festival is the world’s biggest pop up film festival, showcasing the most exciting short films from around the world.
June 20, 2012
Photoshop 1
An introduction to the basics of Adobe Photoshop; (software that enables you to manipulate digital pictures). Bring your own photos in on a memory stick and we’ll show you how to digitally enhance them. Use a range of techniques including simple airbrushing, inserting text and adjusting colours and light. This introductory course will help you make the most of your photos. Basic computer literacy is essential. If you have Photoshop loaded on your laptop bring it along for a discounted price.
June 27, 2012
Photoshop 2
Following on from the Photoshop 1 workshop, this course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of the software. Transform your photos using layer masks and other features to further manipulate your images.
July 3, 2012
Signals Teaching & Learning Network: Session 1 – Ideas for Using Media Across the Curriculum
This will be a relaxed but inspiring workshop session, a chance to network and exchange best practice as well as develop ideas about how to use media across all school subjects and enhance lessons. Caroline McGrail Head of Media at the Gilberd School will introduce the session. Caroline is experienced in cross-curriculum media working and will be sharing her experiences with the group. This is also the network launch event and members will have the opportunity to shape future events.
July 17, 2012
Practical Filmmaking (Evenings)
Experience all the excitement of film production on this intensive course. Designed for those looking to gain practical filmmaking experience. Learn the principles of storytelling, film language and video production. Get to grips with writing, directing, producing, sound recording and post-production while producing a short film, ideal for your showreel. This course will provide you with the basic skills you will need to make your own films. Choose between three weekday evenings or one weekend.
July 26, 2012
Claymation (age 7+)
Our most popular workshop for children. Create your own characters and sets then learn the basics of stop frame animation using modelling clay to create a short animated film.