Events/SIFF Classroom: Digital Media Lab

May 30 and 31, Alki Room at Seattle Center
In conjunction with The Mac Store and IrisInk, SIFF presents a place for filmmaking enthusiasts to learn from industry professionals about everything from screenwriting to digital workflow in 12 unique classes. Classes are free, but ticketed registrations are available through the SIFF Box Office.

Screenings & Events

  • Plot: More Than Just Beginning, Middle, and End
    Plot: More Than Just Beginning, Middle, and End

    Saturday, May 30, 10:00 AM
    Digital Media Lab

    Discover how plot really works. Explore three and four act structures and show what goes on in the “second act.” Examine “static” plot...

  • Heroes, Villains, and Dramatica Archetypes
    Heroes, Villains, and Dramatica Archetypes

    Saturday, May 30, 11:00 AM
    Digital Media Lab

    Stories are populated with heroes, villains, sidekicks, and more. Find out what makes them tick and how to use them in your stories. E...

  • The FilmSchool Presents: Exploring FrameForge 3D
    The FilmSchool Presents: Exploring FrameForge 3D

    Saturday, May 30, 12:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    See FrameForge Pre-viz Studio 3, the program that's redefining storyboarding and previsualization. Hailed by filmmakers of all kinds, ...

  • Editing 101: More Then Just Learning How to Cut
    Editing 101: More Then Just Learning How to Cut

    Saturday, May 30, 1:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    It has been said that a film is made three times: when it’s written, when it’s filmed, and when it’s edited. In fact, Quentin Tarantin...

  • From DJ to VJ: Exploring the Art of Mixing Visuals to Music
    From DJ to VJ: Exploring the Art of Mixing Visuals to Music

    Saturday, May 30, 3:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    VJs are multimedia performance artists who compose and present their video work live and in real-time. Their visual imagery comprises ...

  • The Art of Getting the Shot
    The Art of Getting the Shot

    Saturday, May 30, 4:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    Join our panel of outstanding cinematographers and colorists for a candid discussion that explores how to achieve the look you want fo...

  • Introduction to Final Cut Pro
    Introduction to Final Cut Pro

    Sunday, May 31, 10:00 AM
    Digital Media Lab

    Final Cut Pro created a paradigm shift in the worlds of video and film post-production. This session provides an overview of video for...

  • Advanced Techniques in Final Cut Pro
    Advanced Techniques in Final Cut Pro

    Sunday, May 31, 11:00 AM
    Digital Media Lab

    This session focuses on topics such as color keying, color correction, and audio finishing. Learn how to utilize Photoshop files in yo...

  • Introduction to Final Cut Studio
    Introduction to Final Cut Studio

    Sunday, May 31, 12:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    Final Cut Studio is a post-production factory in a box. Edit your films with Final Cut Pro, create professional DVDs in DVD Studio Pro...

  • DVD Authoring With DVD Studio Pro
    DVD Authoring With DVD Studio Pro

    Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    DVD Studio Pro integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro for a complete DVD delivery workflow. This session introduces the foundations...

  • Encoding
    Encoding

    Sunday, May 31, 2:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    With hundreds (if not thousands) of combinations of codecs ("compressor/decompressor"), finding the best option for your film can be p...

  • Make Workflow: What Every Filmmaker Needs to Know
    Make Workflow: What Every Filmmaker Needs to Know

    Sunday, May 31, 3:00 PM
    Digital Media Lab

    A valuable technical discussion covering the specifics of using Digital Intermediate Workflow within your production and post-producti...