We will be hosting three Christian Filmmaker Camps in 2012!

Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp – June 3 – 9, 2012

The date is set for the 2012 Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp and registration is now open. Our next filmmakers camp will be June 3-9, 2012. This year space is limited to 10 students so register now to reserve your spot. Learn how to use the video medium to glorify God and spread the gospel.  Students learn all aspects of filmmaking by shooting a short film.

This camp will once again be taught by our good friend and Christian filmmaker Norton Rodriguez.  Norton has over 27 years of film and television production experience.  He is a veteran Film and TV producer, director, and director of photography in the film and television industry / ministry in South Florida.  He is a winner of three Emmy Awards from National Association of Television Arts and Sciences in production, editing and animation.  Norton has worked for TV Networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Univision, Telemundo, MGM Latin America, Gospel Music Channel, TBN, and many others.  For more information about Norton visit TheGodOfMoses.com or visit his Vimeo channel at vimeo.com/thegodofmoses

What You Will Learn:

• Film Producing and Directing skills
• Casting your actors
• Creating Depth and Perspective in Motion Pictures
• Advanced Camera Techniques, Camera movement and shot composition
• Cinematography skills to assure a consistent, professional cinematic look
• Art Direction with Props, Color and Composition
• Film Lighting: Interior and Exterior, interviews & lighting the green screen
• Using DSLRs to shoot Hi-Def movies
• The Christian Movie Maker
• Selecting your crew
• And much more!

Download the Filmmakers Camp registration form here.

Rates for the camp are as follows:

Early Bird Special: Register by December 31st and pay only $499!  (Save $200!)
Register after December 31st and pay only $699.
Registration includes 5 days of training, food, lodging and transportation between Montrose airport and the camp!

(NOTE: Discounts apply only if paid in full by the dates shown above)

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Rocky Mountain Christian Audio Camp – June 11-16, 2012

Capturing good audio and recreating audio and sound effects is an area many independent Christian filmmakers struggle with.  This camp will teach students how to make their films sound as good as they look.  As with all our camps registration is limited to 10 students so everyone will get hands-on experience.

What you will learn

• Microphones: types and how they work
• Indoor/Outdoor Set recording techniques and issues
• Field Recorders
• Studio recording and ADR
• Foley
• Equipment all sound engineers need to have
• Editing techniques including how to “sweeten” your audio mix
• Music selection, editing and production
• And much more!

Our instructor for the 2012 Rocky Mountain Christian Audio Camp is John Doryk.  John Doryk is a composer/sound designer and the owner of Night Sky Music and Sound Design. He has been creating custom original music and sound design for movies, episodic television, documentaries, and radio drama for over 24 years.  John has excelled at almost every level of the sound production/post production process from location recordist to boom man to foley artist to audio post production supervisor.

John is a Graduate of the Film Music Institute – “Contemporary Orchestration for Film and Television” workshop with Stephen Scott Smalley.  John has taught motion picture sound design/audio production at the Colorado Film School in Denver.  He has also done sound design/music workshops at the Denver International Film Festival and several Christian film workshops including The Focus on the Family Broadcast Production Workshop at the Envoy film festival.  For more information about John check out his website at www.JohnDoryk.com

Rates for the camp are as follows:

Early Bird Special: Register by January 31st and pay only $499!  (Save $200!)
Register after January 31st and pay only $699.
Registration includes 4 days of training, food, lodging and transportation between Montrose airport and the camp!

(NOTE: Discounts apply only if paid in full by the dates shown above)

Download the registration form here.

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Rocky Mountain Christian Composers Camp – July 29 – August 4, 2012

Music can make or break a film.  Music sets the mood and leads the viewer where the filmmaker wants them to go.  This camp is for experienced musician who want to learn the art of composing music for film.  It is also good for directors and producers to attend to gain a full understanding of what makes a great movie score and how to interact with music composers.

What you will learn

• How film music works and how to use that knowledge effectively in your music
• Orchestration techniques and how to create authentic, emotional “cinematic” cues
• Composing music for mediums other than film
• The process of working with film directors, producers, and clients
• How to work with virtual instruments and sample libraries
• Film scoring technology and how to use it effectively
• Incorporating plug ins, musical effects, and drum/percussion loops
• Mixing/mastering techniques, including how to perfect your final output
• Legal aspects of composer contracts, royalty agreements, and PROs
• Hands-on film composing lab activities/assignments, including writing music for an actual film from start to finish, including conducting a spotting session
• And much more!

Our instructor for this year’s Rocky Mountain Christian Composer’s Camp is Jurgen Beck.  German born composer Jurgen Beck began his musical journey early in his life.  His passion and interest in music was directed toward training on the trumpet (Flugelhorn), while at the same time picking up other instruments such as guitar, piano, and bass.

His love for film music essentially resulted in a natural transition from writing and producing music to writing for film.  Jurgen is a creative composer who loves to explore the multi-faceted aspects of music and how it affects the listener.  Whether it is composing for feature films, documentaries, commercials, or digital media, his passion is to bring whatever medium he writes for to life by adding a unique blend of electronic and orchestral elements.  Jurgen, his wife Shawn and their daughter Arianna reside in northern Texas.

For more information about Jurgen visit his website at www.JurgenBeck.com.

Rates for the camp are as follows:

Early Bird Special: Register by January 31st and pay only $499!  (Save $200!)
Register after January 31st and pay only $699.
Registration includes 4 days of training, food, lodging and transportation between Montrose airport and the camp!

(NOTE: Discounts apply only if paid in full by the dates shown above)

Download the Composers Camp registration form here.

***  Receive a $50 discount for signing up for multiple camps!  ***

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What airport should I fly into: If you are flying, please fly into Montrose, Colorado airport (MTJ).  We will provide transportation for students flying into this airport only.  We CANNOT pick you up from any other airport.  Flight times into these airports are limited but do your best to plan your flight so that you arrive Sunday afternoon between noon and 4:00 p.m. if at all possible.  The earliest we can get to the airport on Sunday is 12:30 p.m. so if you arrive earlier you will have to wait at the airport for us.  Please take the ranch phone number with you (970-327-4380).  The Montrose airport is very small so bring a good book to occupy your time if you will be arriving early.

Departing flights should be scheduled no earlier than 11 a.m. on Saturday.  Please keep in mind that Montrose airport is a 1½ hour drive from the ranch.  Flights before 11 a.m. will mean a very early wakeup call and missing breakfast.  Please keep flights as close to noon (or later) as possible.  Again, we realize that the flight choices are limited.  Just do the best you can at keeping as close to these times as possible.  Let us know if you are having difficulties with making the flight times work.

2. When does the camp start and end? The camp officially begins on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. so please plan on arriving at the ranch between 1-6 p.m.  If you cannot arrive within this time window, please call or email to make other arrangements.  If you would like to come early or stay after the camp you must make reservations in advance.  The discounted room rate for additional nights is $55 per room subject to availability.

Check-Out: Camp will run through late Friday night so plan on departing on Saturday morning.  Check-out time is noon Saturday.

3.  I’m driving, how do I get to the ranch? For those who are driving, a map of how to get to Norwood Christian Ranch can be found on the ranch website under “About Us/Maps.” For Mapquest, Google Maps or GPS directions our physical address is 6 Woodstock Rd.  If that address does not work use the old address of 1054 Woodstock Rd, Norwood, Colorado 81423 or 1054 CR Z42W. Be advised that the county changed the street addresses around here back in 2007 but not all mapping and GPS systems have the new address. The GPS coordinates of the Ranch are: 38^º 07.780N 108 ^º 19.053W.  If driving please plan on arriving between 1 – 6 p.m. on Sunday.

4.  What is included in my registration fee? Your registration fee covers your training, lodging, food, and transportation between the airport and the camp.  Meals include dinner Sunday night, breakfast Saturday morning, and three meals a day Monday – Friday.  Lodging is dorm style meaning you will be sharing a room with up to four or five other students.  Check out the Norwood Christian Ranch website for more information about accommodations.

5. What should I bring? Bring a Bible, personal toiletries, notebook, pens, flashlight, jacket, camera (still or video – we have awesome scenery!), hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm.  Much of the camp will be conducted outside so plan accordingly.  Bring a lightweight jacket or sweatshirt (or plenty of layers to keep you warm) just in case we happen to have a cold spell.  Evenings are cool especially if you are used to a warmer climate.  All bedding is provided so you don’t need to bring bedding (unless you prefer to bring your favorite pillow).

6. What’s the weather  like? Norwood Christian Ranch is located at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Weather conditions vary widely throughout the year so be sure to check www.WeatherUnderground.com or www.Weather.com for conditions in Norwood, CO 81423 before your trip. We recommend you bring clothes that can be layered (easily added or removed) as the temperature changes.

If you have any other questions feel free to call us at 888-327-2343 or email info@ChristianFilmmakersCamp.com.