The African American Research Library and Cultural Center \;in \;collaboration \;with MD S immons Productions\, LLC and the \;Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center \;are pleased to present\, Lifting &\; Advancing Black Business: Representation on Screen - The Business Behind Your Story . \;This is \;a four-part course\, which includes a month ly online class and online follow-up meet-up/critique beginning Wednesday\ , May 5\, 2021\, at 10 am.
\nParticipants at all levels and stages o f entrepreneurship can learn how to create great videos that can help take a company or project to the next level. Explore new tools to "Lift and Ad vance" your business and find out how to maximize your existing techniques and progress towards using professional-level equipment.
\nIn addit ion to an online two-hour class session held monthly from May through Augu st\, there will be an online follow-up meet-up &\; critique. These foll ow-up events reinforce important concepts covered in the classes\, use con structive feedback to help attendees develop their creative style and crit ical eye for detail\, and utilize concepts of action and accountability to ensure participants a positive and beneficial learning experience.
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\n\nPart 1 - &ldquo\;5 Senses of Yo ur Brand&rdquo\; Instructed by M. Denise Simmons &ndash\; Wednesd ay\, May 5\, 2021\, 10 - 12 pm
\nDescription: Using the 5 senses (vi sion\, hear\, taste\, touch\, and smell)\, we will provide students a foun dational understanding of their purpose as an individual/future filmmaker and their business.
\nMeet Up &\; Critique: Wednesday\, May 19\, 2021 10 &ndash\; 11 am
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\nPart 2 &nd ash\; Understanding Cinematography Instructed by Deon Gedeon &nda sh\; Wednesday\, June 2\, 2021\, 10 - 12 pm
\nDescription: Helping s tudents to understand the basic skills of the art of photography and visua l storytelling in a motion picture or television show. They will learn som e visual elements\, such as lighting\, framing\, composition\, camera moti on\, camera angles\, zoom\, focus\, and color.
\nMeet Up &\; Critique: Wednesday\, June 16\, 2021\, 10 &ndash\; 11 am
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\nPart 3 &ndash\; &ldquo\;The Art of Storytelling&rdquo\ ; Instructed by Aisha Louis &ndash\; Wednesday\, July 7\, 2021\, 10 - 12 pm
\nDescription: Students will learn the important componen ts of storytelling\, what it means to OWN your story\, and the importance of telling OUR story in the film industry and marketplace.
\nMee t Up &\; Critique: Wednesday\, Jul 21\, 2021\, 10 &ndash\; 11 am\n
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\nPart 4 &ndash\; &ldquo\;Your Story is Your Business&rdquo\; Instructed by M. Denise Simmons &ndash\; Wednesd ay\, August 4\, 2021\, 10 - 12 pm \;
\nDescription: Strategies o n how to bring awareness to your story\, engage people for partnerships/co llaborations\, and how to make a living
\nMeet Up &\; Critiqu e: Wednesday\, August 18\, 2021\, 10 &ndash\; 11 am
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Following "Representation on Screen: The Business Behind Your Story " AARLCC will host LABB"s companion "Digital Humanities Course: Videograp hy." Beginning in September 2021\, the class will cover how films address and engage disparate subject matters across media\, language\, location\, and also how they impact Black history. Please visit Broward.org/Library f or updates.
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