Film Spring Open-Air 2011 Agenda:
27.03.2010 Sunday
Arrival and accommodation. Organization of shooting groups at the "Film Spring Open-Air". Organization of groups which have their own educational program (such as TVN Media School Jacek Szymczak and Bogdan Dziworski "The form in a documentary", School of Katowice, French Group Florent Pallares, Group Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc etc.)
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- Welcoming and a brief presentation of the "FS Open-Air" organizers and partners. Discussion with participants of the last "FS Open-Air".
Projections:
- Screening of a film "Crossing Path" made by the participants of "FS Open-Air" and "FSO Workshops" in previous years.
- Special screening of "The Battle of Warsaw 1920" in 3D (making-of) documentary by Hanna Polak and Rafał Pogoda.
- Screening of a feature film "Nothing", written and directed by: Dorota Kędzierzawska, cinematographer: Arthur Reinhart.
28.03.2010 Monday
Organization of shooting groups. Scripts consultation with group supervisors and other participants of "FS Open-Air". Selection of shooting images and objects.
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- Press Conference: with invited media from Krakow Film Commission
- "3D Origins. Evolution of the tools." Speaker – Tomasz Bielawski.
- Screening of 3D clips from "The Battle of Warsaw 1920".
- "3D primer. Working with 3D Rig. Set-up of stereo rig (cameras and lenses) for 3D shooting. (theory)." Speaker – Andrzej Waluk.
- "Film project (development and production) financing opportunities offered by the European Commission MEDIA – a support programme for the European audiovisual industry" – Speaker: Joanna Wendorff- Østergaard, Director Media Desk Polska
Projections:
- Special screening of "El premio" (The Prize) by Paula Markovitch, awarded with the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Achievement for the cinematographer: Wojciech Staroń
- Screening of Participants’ films
29.03.2010 Tuesday
Preparation for shooting of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films. Work on scripts (corrections). Screen tests with actors. Initial recording. Consultations (all speakers are available to offer their advice).
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- "3D Cinema – new challenges, new opportunities. Does 3D have to be a technique for the rich?" Speaker – Sławomir Idziak.
- "3D in Puppet Film" Speaker – Krzysztof Ptak, Andrzej Waluk.
- Screening of 3D clips from the "Flying machine" film - cinematographer Krzysztof Ptak.
- "3D for the poor. Practical presentation of alternative, low-cost production equipment (Rigs, 3D film recording and post-production." Speaker – Andrzej Waluk, Robert Chaciński.
Practical classes:
- Equipment presentations (cheap Rig 3D) and a description of a work flow technique "3D for the poor" – Andrzej Waluk, Robert Chaciński, Stanisław Kwiatkowski.
- Practical preparation of Rig 3D for shooting. Practical work with cameras and Rig 3D. Consultants – Łukasz Baka, Piotr Uznański, Andrzej Król.
Projections:
- Night screening of recorded screen tests & discussion.
- "Nikifor" Directed by: K. Krauze, Cinematographer: K. Ptak
- Screening of 3D clips from technical trials.
- Screening of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
30.03.2010 Wednesday
First slate at the "FS Open-Air". Participants start to shoot their films. Consultations (all speakers are available to offer their advice)
Lectures at Alvernia Studios
(please note that the number of participants is limited):
- "XXI century, how should a modern film production studio company look like?" General visit to Alvernia Studios and presentation of its screening capabilities.
- "The latest film sound techniques – design & sound effects". Speaker – Piotr Witkowski.
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- "Post-production of 3D materials. Optical Correction. Correction of the stereo window in the editing process." Speaker – Andrzej Waluk, Piotr Skórka.
- "Home digital post-production." Speaker – Krzysztof Ptak.
Practical classes:
- "Hands-On Workshop with 3D Equipment" (only in English). Speaker – MichaelLaakmann
- Rig presentation: Sony, Qubig, PS+Technik i 3D NOMONO." Consultants – Andrzej Waluk, Stanisław Kwiatkowski, Łukasz Baka, Karol Sulej.
- "Working on the shooting plan – typical problems". Practical work with cameras and Rig 3D. The joint recording of 3D clips. Consultants – Łukasz Baka, Piotr Uznański, Andrzej Król.
- Preliminary editing of the shooting material made by "FS Open-Air" participants. Consultant – Piotr Skórka
Projections:
- Night screenings of daily recorded shooting materials & discussion.
- Screening of the "Time to Die" feature written and directed by: Dorota Kędzierzawska, cinematographer: Arthur Reinhart.
- Screening of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
31.03.2010 Thursday
Follow-up of shooting of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- "A family film production. Advantages and disadvantages." Speaker – Dorota Kędzierzawska, Arthur Reinhart.
- "Searching for your own style in film photography." Speaker – Arthur Reinhart.
- Screening of film clips from "Venice (Wenecja)" (the Golden Frog Award Plus Camerimage 2010) director: J.J. Kolski, cinematographer: Arthur Reinhart.
- "3D postproductioin - Autodesk Smoke for Mac and Autodesk Flame presentation". Speaker – Peter Ehrenberger, Application engineer & demo artist, trainer, Boneheadz
Practical classes:
- "Hands-On Workshop with 3D Equipment" (only in English). Speaker – Michael Laakmann.
- "Making 3D screen tests using large and small rigs." Consultants – Łukasz Baka, Piotr Uznański, Andrzej Król.
- Editing 3D test scene – Consultant – Piotr Skórka.
- Editing of shooting material of "FS Open-Air" participants.
Projections:
- Night screenings of the "Tomorrow will be better" feature film written and directed by: Dorota Kędzierzawska, cinematographer: Arthur Reinhart.
- "Few stories about a man"- documentary film, directed by: Bogdan Dziworski
- Screening of edited and recorded film scenes made by "FS Open-Air" participants & discussion.
- Screening of a 3D clip made by the "FS Open-Air" participants.
- Screening of previously made films by "FS Open-Air" participants.
01.04.2010 Friday
Shooting of "FSO Open-Air" participants’ films.
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- "Recording and archiving 3D materials." Speaker – Robert Chaciński.
- "The form in a documentary film" Speakers – Bogdan Dziworski, Jacek Szymczak
- "Working with children and non-professional actors." Speaker – Dorota Kędzierzawska.
Practical classes:
- "Shooting of 3D screen tests using large and small rigs." Consultants – Łukasz Baka, Andrzej Król.
- Editing of shooting material made by "FS Open-Air" participants.
Projections:
- "The Dark House (Dom Zły)", directed by W. Smarzowski, cinematographer, Krzysztof Ptak
- Screening of edited and recorded film scenes by "FS Open-Air" participants & discussion.
- Screening of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
- Finalizing 3D workshops.
02.04.2010 Saturday
Shooting of "FSO Open-Air" participants’ films. Editing of the shooting material.
Lectures at Alvernia Studios
(please note that the number of participants is limited):
- "XXI century, how should a modern film production studio company look like?" General visit to Alvernia Studios and presentation of its screening capabilities.
- "Motion Capture - theory and practical presentation". Speakers: Tomasz Kurgan, Michał Gamrat, Łukasz Zawłocki.
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- "Equipment presentations (also in 3D) – Sony. Speaker: Karol Sulej, Presales Support Engineer, Professional Solutions Europe, Sony Poland.
- "Converting 2D film to 3D. Stereoscopic compositing (NUKE)" Speaker: Jacek Skrobisz, SFX Supervisor, The Chimney Pot Warsaw.
- "3D editing (Sony Vegas)". Speaker – David Bloch, Director/editor/Certified trainer, Sony Creative Software, Inc.
Practical classes:
- "Shooting of 3D screen tests using large and small rigs." Consultants – Łukasz Baka, Piotr Uznański, Andrzej Król.
- Editing of shooting material made by "FS Open-Air" participants.
Projections:
- Commercial films by Łukasz Kośmicki.
- Projection of 3D clips from actual European feature production. After the screening, meeting with The Chimney Pot Warsaw – Jacek Skrobisz (SFX Supervisor) and Krzysztof Grygowski (Online) authors of VFX 3D effects.
- Screening of edited and recorded film scenes made by "FS Open-Air" participants & discussion.
- Screening of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
03.04.2010 Sunday
Image and sound editing of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films. Individual consultations. (all speakers are available to offer their advice)
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- The form in a commercial film (with particular emphasis on lighting). Speaker – Łukasz Kośmicki.
Projections:
- 3D reconstruction of a painting by Jan Matejko and other 3D stereo projects by Platige Image. After the screening, meeting with Agnieszka Piechnik and Rafał Kidziński of Platige Image
- Screening of edited and recorded film scenes by "FS Open-Air" participants & discussion.
- Screening of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
04.04.2010 Monday
Shooting of "FSO Open-Air" participants’ films.
Lectures at Alvernia Studios
(please note that the number of participants is limited):
- "XXI century, how should a modern film production studio company look like?" General visit to Alvernia Studios and presentation of its screening capabilities.
- "Motion Capture - theory and practical presentation". Speaker – Justin Atsu.
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- "Interactive drama. Searching for a new format of a film show." Speaker – Artur Ganszyniec
- Introduction to the new Film Spring Project – "Film Spring Masters". An expansion and a new functionality of the Film Spring Open internet portal". Speaker – Łukasz Krajewski, Sławomir Idziak.
Practical classes:
- "Making 3D screen tests." Consultants – Łukasz Baka, Andrzej Cichocki
- Editing and sound editing of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
Projections:
- Screening of edited and recorded film scenes by "FS Open-Air" participants & discussion.
- Screening of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
05.04.2010 Tuesday
Shooting of "FSO Open-Air 2011" participants’ films.
Lectures at Alvernia Studios
(please note that the number of participants is limited):
- "XXI century, how should a modern film production studio company look like?" General visit to Alvernia Studios and presentation of its screening capabilities.
- "Modern techniques of colour corrections". Speaker - Glen Castinho
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- International film co-production. Financing. Promotion. Distribution" Speaker – Grzegorz Hajdarowicz.
Practical classes:
- "Editing of 3D screen tests."
Projections:
- Screening of the "Carmo" feature film, Directed by: Murilo Pasty, Production: Grzegorz Hajdarowicz.
- 3D Documentary Film "Liquidation 08.1944 (Likwidacja 08.1944)". Directed by: Michał Bukojemski, Stereographer: Andrzej Waluk.
- Screening of edited and recorded film scenes made by "FS Open-Air" participants & discussion.
- Screening of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
06.04.2010 Wednesday
Final shooting of participant’s films. Corrections. Final image and sound editing of "FS Open-Air" participants’ films.
Practical classes:
- "Editing and sound editing of a screen test in 3D."
Lectures Big Hall - Auditorium:
- Summary of "FS Open-Air". Speaker – Sławomir Idziak
Projections:
- The final screening of "FS Open-Air" films & discussion.
- Final editing work on the recorded shooting material.
07.04.2010 Thursday
- The final screening of "FS Open-Air" films & discussion.
- Final editing work on the recorded shooting material.
Important notice:
Hotel check-out time: 12:00, April 7th
Alvernia Studios visiting and lectures are planned for 09:00 – 11:30 (sharp!)
The number of places in Alvernia Studios is limited: 30 participants are allowed to visit each day, plus organizers and/or group supervisors.
In Alvernia Studios premises it is prohibited to make films using any type of audiovisual equipment!




