As a job training production assistance program, EFI will also serve as a documenting film program for youth and adults that have an interest in working in the film industry, capturing the stories, laughter and lessons learned (patience, tolerance, understanding and more) of ALL= services, events and the amazing stories of our program participants. This program will help trainees learn the film industry for career development in the areas of camera operation, lighting, sound, etc., while capturing the activities of ALL=, i.e., major events and more.

Besides documenting ALL=’s programs and events in operation, the EFI will also focus on providing a film education project; documenting participant stories and experiences (only participants that want to openly share), while incorporating a production assistance film program.

Now more than ever, it is imperative that new technologies and creative applications are taught to be competitive in the workplace.

Working alongside professionals in the industry (collaborating film producers, camera operators, sound engineers, etc.), EFI’s program will introduce our program participants to video production. We will achieve maximum results through technical training on camera, sound, lighting equipment and editing software. This will prepare them for entry-level jobs in film, television, journalism and advertising industries.

EFI will consist of three stages: pre-production, production, and post production.

• In the Pre-Production Stage, participants will learn:

• An introduction to video production
• Role and responsibilities of the video production team and the importance of team
• Collaboration
• How to use the Internet & library resources to research chosen locations, cultures, lifestyles or other possible video ideas for later use in the show
• Camera technology, composition and sound recording
• Lighting set ups and equipment usage
• The role of music, narration and special effects in film
• An introduction to editing software
• How to design interview questions
• Interviewing styles and techniques/communication

• In the Production Stage, trainees will learn:

• How to organize/prepare the shoot for filming
• How to insure everything required is available before filming commencing
• How to shoot the various components of ALL= programs in action
• How to insure quality footage of ALL= programs in action
• Checklist of docs, equipment, and transport
• How to insure equipment and footage of the EFI programs can travel safe, while filming our events and school tours
• Final requirements for each location

• In the Post Production Stage, participants will learn:

• Final editing: capturing and logging footage/adding and subtracting time code to define scenes
• Editing image and audio
• Shooting addition pickups
• Inclusion of voice over, music and sound effects when needed
• How to finalize edit and playback to master of final production