FilmCraft

02/03/2023

Learn how to use AI to benefit your NGO. Join our next video upskilling workshop to learn how to harness the power of the latest AI tools to make impactful Donor Reporting, Marketing and Awareness videos.

Discover how to craft compelling narratives, create engaging visuals, and edit videos like a pro with our expert guidance.

Our workshop is designed to be interactive, with a focus on practical skills that you can apply immediately. We'll cover everything from scripting with ChatGPT to storyboarding with Midjourney and editing with open-source software.

We'll introduce you to easy-to-use editing software that will take your videos to the next level, allowing you to add effects, music, and captions that will captivate your audience. You'll learn how to create a visual story that connects with your viewers, using cuts, transitions, and color grading to enhance your message.

Our workshop is perfect for NGOs looking to boost their video content and create a powerful impact. So, why wait? Sign up now and start mastering video editing like a pro!

Sign Up:
1. Inbox or
2. Email: [email protected] or
3. Call / WhatsApp 0785930585

Note: Early Bird Special Valid from 02 March 2023 to 31 March 2023.

12/05/2022

"What is your nonprofit fundraising for. Whether it is for an elephant in chains, a homeless shelter or for a terminal illness, your cause needs to be easily understood by the viewer." Structure is an important element in a video. Click on the link to learn more.

https://www.mobilecause.com/how-to-create-effective-nonprofit-video-script-plus-3-mistakes-to-avoid/

11/05/2022

Join our virtual editing workshop on 25 May to learn how to make better videos for your NGO. This workshop is aimed at civil society organisations. Inbox or call 0785930585 to find out more.

05/05/2022

Great editing software for beginners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb7-ab-6MO8

04/05/2022

Next Virtual FilmCraft Workshop: 5 May @ 9am.
Please inbox if you registered and did not receive a link.

25/04/2022

An important part of creating a good video is good audio.

Not everyone will be fortunate enough to have a sound booth or an environment that is ideal for recording audio in, but you don’t have to let it ruin your videos.

Click on the link to learn more about what you can do to make sure you can record good audio for your videos.

Want to learn more about recording audio for video? Get tips to on how to record great audio and how to remove background noise from your recording.

25/04/2022

Good morning film-makers. Looking forward to today's workshop. We start at 9am.

21/04/2022

Workshop has started.

20/04/2022

We are delighted to host participants from the following organisations for tomorrow's online FilmCraft workshop:
HIVSA South African National Biodiversity Institute Rhodes University Lesedi Educare Association NOAH Africa Unite Whale Coast Conservation

20/04/2022

We love HandBrake - it's a great tool to convert videos to a variety of formats. It's also free and open-source which makes it great for NGOs with a limited budget.

HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder.

19/04/2022

We are so looking forward to our next 2 online workshops with civil society organisations. Making short videos for your organisation is a marathon and not a sprint. It is with this in mind that we encourage participants to explore the various scriptwriting, project management and editing softwares that are available until they find the ones that work for them. Below is a link to StudioBinder. This is a great resource for tips and tricks.

Web-based Video, TV & Film Production Management Software. Write professional formatted scripts. Visualize scenes with shot lists and storyboards, Create & send call sheets, shooting schedules, script breakdown sheets, and manage cast & crew.

24/03/2022

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting 2 Virtual workshops in April. You can attend on either 21 or 25 April 2022. Workshops will be on Zoom from 9am to 1pm. It's R900 pp or R1500 for 2. Contact us on +27785930585 or inbox to book your spot.