Intro to 4-H video: General filmmaking

Event information

Date

Monday, February 2, 2026

Add to Calendar 2026-02-02 17:00:00 2026-02-02 18:00:00 Intro to 4-H video: General filmmaking This three-session workshop series is designed for beginners. If you want to learn how to make and edit videos, this program is for you!This fun online intro to filmmaking will teach you how to get the best angles for your film, focus on storyboarding, mobile filmmaking with a cell phone and basics of editing. It will also introduce you to other youth filmmakers across the state.Session schedule and topicsOur interactive filmmaking sessions will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on three Mondays: Jan. 26 - Explore the production cycle, the three-act structure and the basics of storyboarding.Feb. 2 - Learn general filmmaking language, filming on a cell phone, shot sizes and angles and editing prep.Feb. 9 - Discover editing: what it is, how to think like an editor and how to incorporate music and sounds. America/Chicago public

Time

5 - 6 p.m. Central time

Location

Online course

Contact

Carol Skelly, [email protected]

Anne Stevenson, [email protected]

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This three-session workshop series is designed for beginners. If you want to learn how to make and edit videos, this program is for you!

This fun online intro to filmmaking will teach you how to get the best angles for your film, focus on storyboarding, mobile filmmaking with a cell phone and basics of editing. It will also introduce you to other youth filmmakers across the state.

Session schedule and topics

Our interactive filmmaking sessions will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on three Mondays:

Jan. 26 - Explore the production cycle, the three-act structure and the basics of storyboarding.
Feb. 2 - Learn general filmmaking language, filming on a cell phone, shot sizes and angles and editing prep.
Feb. 9 - Discover editing: what it is, how to think like an editor and how to incorporate music and sounds.

Audience

Youth in grades 3 and older who are new to filmmaking

Cost

Free

Registration

For assistance, refer to the event registration guide or contact your local Extension educator.

Invite your friends! Non-members are welcome but must enroll in 4-H Online first; club membership is not required. Select “In Person 4-H Camp/Event” as your club option to register for this event.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.