Just about everyone has a smartphone or tablet which can be used to get high-quality photographs or videos. In this class, you will learn how to create short videos of your memories from travel or family life using your smartphones or tablets and share them with friends or post them on social media! The topics may include the following:
1. Phone or tablet video/photo functions, formats, vertical v horizontal, basic and advanced recording functions, shooting technique and mechanics, cheap and more expensive accessories.
2. Storage, file transfer, uploads and downloads
3. Editing software options: basic built-in apps, freeware, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Da Vinci Resolve
4. Basics of film theory and storytelling
5. Audio and music editing, Copyright/Royalty free, subscriptions for paid music and sound content
6. Sharing platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Reels, Instagram, etc.
7. Workshop, basic editing technique
Paul's video are available at https://youtube.com/@psarapas?si=DK0HvXAy0oYXdedm
Paul Sarapas is a retired public school Media Arts teacher with over 40 years of experience teaching children and adults of all ages in the art and craft of media production, media literacy and film study, journalism, and photography. Mr. Sarapas has been producing his own films since 1971 when he was 17 years old and has a growing YouTube following @Psarapas. He has also worked on various documentaries for Public and Cable Television as a Producer and Editor. He lives in Lunenburg with his long term partner and has two grown children and one granddaughter.
YouTube @psarapas; Facebook Every Picture is a Story
Paul Sarapas
