Career Development

Camp Flix Rolls Out the Red Carpet at Oglethorpe

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Credit: Camp Flix

A one-of-a-kind in the Southeast, Camp Flix offers 11 to 17-year-olds the opportunity to learn more about the worlds of acting and filmmaking. This one-week premier movie camp, hosted on the Oglethorpe campus, is a stepping stone for young minds interested in dabbling in production or enhancing their skills and talents.

Led by a group of industry professionals (many of whom have worked for big names like Turner Broadcasting, ESPN, MTV, HBO, CBS and many more), campers were given personal instruction from their first shoot to the red carpet finale. During their week on campus, campers endured a rigorous yet rewarding schedule that catered to all types of careers in the movie business. Lessons were taught about how to act on camera, while techniques were shared about how to be a good director, editor and cinematographer.

Credit: Camp Flix

Credit: Camp Flix

Participants worked together in small film crews as they created one-of-a-kind short films. All around campus, students were actively piecing together the information they were taught as they brainstormed, filmed and edited throughout the week.

As a special treat, master classes were held on the final day by some heavy hitters in the film making industry. John Rauh, a visual effects expert and professor at SCAD Atlanta, broke down the fundamentals of visual effects seen in award-winning films such as Inception and The Avengers. Scot Safon ,vice president of CNN Worldwide/HLN (Headline News), demonstrated the purposes of marketing and entertainment intelligence—important aspects of the movie industry.

Students enjoying the red carpet

Students strike a pose at the red carpet event at Lupton Hall.

By the end of session, students had gained well-rounded knowledge about acting for the camera, pre-production, production and post-production. Campers happily showcased their accomplishments at their red carpet premiere.

Visit Campflix online to view the short films from current and past sessions.

 

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