The Smartphone Documentarian (On Zoom)

Tuesday, December 10, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (on Zoom)

This workshop is perfect for the holiday season, when you'll be capturing videos with family and friends. Learn how to get the most from your smartphone’s lenses and high-resolution video by understanding your device better. You'll gain essential skills for video production, explore apps and hardware to improve video and audio quality, and master techniques for shooting b-roll, interviews, and capturing clear sound. Participants should bring their own smartphone or tablet, whether IOS or Android.

TEACHING ARTIST​: Jenny Montasir

Jenny Montasir is a filmmaker and educator in media arts. She has over 10 years of experience working as a video journalist and documentary filmmaker. For four years she was based in Egypt covering women's rights and social justice issues. Her work has been featured on the BBC, The New York Times, MSNBC, The Huffington Post, Voice of America, AJ+, TIME and The Guardian. Previously, Montasir was an adjunct lecturer teaching Multimedia Storytelling at Northwestern University.

REFUND POLICY

If your circumstances change and you must withdraw from a class after registering, please be aware of our refund policy:

Withdrawal 30 or more calendar days before the first day of a program: 75% refund

Withdrawal 11-29 calendar days before the first day of a program: 50% refund

Withdrawal 10 or fewer calendar days before a program: No refund

Teaching Artist: Jenny Montasir

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