(Feb. 16, 2017) Berlin native and Stephen Decatur High School alum Josh Chamberlain will present a film and television workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. this Saturday at Worcester Preparatory School.
The cost to attend is $34 in advance, or $50 at the door. This event was originally set to take place Jan. 7, but was rescheduled because of a snowstorm.
There will be a number of demonstrations from the film and television industry focusing on a range of topics including previsualization editing, graphics, trailer editing, color correction and sound.
“I’m bringing over a decade of experience and contacts to the workshop,” Chamberlain said. “You cannot find these types of resources in a classroom, on the internet or in a book. If you are searching for a career in television or film, this is it.”
Chamberlain will discuss his personal story and journey from high school to his career as a Hollywood entertainment professional in addition to sharing lessons he has learned along the way.
The workshop is for all ages and skill levels looking for tips on how to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Seating is limited to 100 guests.
“Video testimonials are from my colleagues in the industry and will be exclusive to my event only,” Chamberlain said. “The event will be broken into multiple sections from who I am, industry jobs, finding direction, secrets to making it, my personal resources, live demonstrations, video testimonials and my best personal advice.”
During the previsualization editing demonstration, Chamberlain will explain how he became a lead animatic editor on the Sony Pictures feature, “After Earth,” and assisted with the “Clash of Clans” commercial. He will talk about the industry jobs available and the best places to look.
“I will walk everyone through the world of previsualization from storyboard animatics to 3D,” Chamberlain said. “They will also hear from an animatic editor and storyboard artist who has worked on blockbuster hits like the ‘5th Wave,’ ‘Spiderman Homecoming,’ ‘Jungle Book’ and the ‘Jumanji’ reboot.”
From main title show graphics to animation, Chamberlain will demonstrate the many ways he creates graphics and attendees will also hear from a graphics company who works with some of the biggest studios in Hollywood.
“Everyone watches trailers, but what really goes into making one? I will break them down piece by piece and explain the formula into making theatrical trailers, which is very exciting,” Chamberlain said. “Color correction is one of the most underlooked careers in the industry. I will demonstrate how I use color correction to enhance the visual style of my finished pieces.”
Chamberlain said 50 percent of the material he receives needs some type of sound editing, which he will explain how to fix quickly during the workshop.
Look forward to video testimonials from actors, editors, artists and producers.
“These individuals have worked on some of the biggest theatrical blockbusters including the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, ‘Spiderman Homecoming’, the ‘5th Wave’, ‘Jumanji’, ‘Marco Polo’ season 2, ‘Dark Tower’ and ‘Passengers’,” Chamberlain said.
Information on composing music, directing, producing, managing, writing, acting and working behind the camera will all be included in the workshop.
A contest giveaway will take place with donations from Melrose Mac and Sony Pictures as prizes.
“Who doesn’t love free movie memorabilia and other goodies for your computer and phone?” Chamberlain said.
Included in the purchase of a ticket is a Mexican fajita bar from Mac Catering with chicken, steak and veggie strips, cheese, rice, beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and flour tortillas.
“I approached several schools and teachers in the area but Nancy [Raskauskas] at WPS ignited the conversation and immediately jumped on the opportunity,” Chamberlain said. “WPS is donating the space and has been incredibly supportive of the event by opening the doors to the entire community. I am thankful for their generosity.”
Chamberlain said Raskauskas, a computer teacher at WPS, deserves recognition because “she has worked countless hours with me on this event and should receive a standing ovation from students.”
Chamberlain is a global marketing content film and television editor who has more than a decade of professional entertainment experience.
He was born and raised in Berlin and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University. He moved to Los Angeles in 2004 and returned to Berlin in 2014 to raise his family in addition to running his company, Stickman Productions.
Chamberlain has worked on post-production for several television shows including “Ace of Cakes,” “Best Thing I Ever Ate,” “Ellen” and “FX Movie Download.” In addition, he has worked as a lead animatic editor for “After Earth,” “Annie” and a number of theatrical films still in development.
After producing and editing more than 20 reality television pilots for development, Chamberlain spent time working on a number of movies such as “Ghostbusters,” “Angry Birds Movie,” “Miracles from Heaven,” “5th Wave,” “Goosebumps,” “The Walk” and “Hotel Transylvania 2.”
Throughout his years in the industry, Chamberlain has worked for TLC, History, Discovery, Bravo, Overbrook Entertainment, Franklin Entertainment, BET and the Food Network.
Currently, Chamberlain is working on “Resident Evil 6” and looking forward to the 2017 season.
“Because of my hard work and the resources I have built over time, I was granted special permission to return to Maryland and continue working for the industry, which is extremely rare,” Chamberlain said. “In the workshop, I will explain how I did it. If you are interested in pursuing a career in film or television you are guaranteed to walk away motivated and inspired to follow your dream.”
To purchase tickets in advance, visit Eventbrite.com. For more information, call WPS at 410-641-3575.
The cost to attend is $34 in advance, or $50 at the door. This event was originally set to take place Jan. 7, but was rescheduled because of a snowstorm.
There will be a number of demonstrations from the film and television industry focusing on a range of topics including previsualization editing, graphics, trailer editing, color correction and sound.
“I’m bringing over a decade of experience and contacts to the workshop,” Chamberlain said. “You cannot find these types of resources in a classroom, on the internet or in a book. If you are searching for a career in television or film, this is it.”
Chamberlain will discuss his personal story and journey from high school to his career as a Hollywood entertainment professional in addition to sharing lessons he has learned along the way.
The workshop is for all ages and skill levels looking for tips on how to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Seating is limited to 100 guests.
“Video testimonials are from my colleagues in the industry and will be exclusive to my event only,” Chamberlain said. “The event will be broken into multiple sections from who I am, industry jobs, finding direction, secrets to making it, my personal resources, live demonstrations, video testimonials and my best personal advice.”
During the previsualization editing demonstration, Chamberlain will explain how he became a lead animatic editor on the Sony Pictures feature, “After Earth,” and assisted with the “Clash of Clans” commercial. He will talk about the industry jobs available and the best places to look.
“I will walk everyone through the world of previsualization from storyboard animatics to 3D,” Chamberlain said. “They will also hear from an animatic editor and storyboard artist who has worked on blockbuster hits like the ‘5th Wave,’ ‘Spiderman Homecoming,’ ‘Jungle Book’ and the ‘Jumanji’ reboot.”
From main title show graphics to animation, Chamberlain will demonstrate the many ways he creates graphics and attendees will also hear from a graphics company who works with some of the biggest studios in Hollywood.
“Everyone watches trailers, but what really goes into making one? I will break them down piece by piece and explain the formula into making theatrical trailers, which is very exciting,” Chamberlain said. “Color correction is one of the most underlooked careers in the industry. I will demonstrate how I use color correction to enhance the visual style of my finished pieces.”
Chamberlain said 50 percent of the material he receives needs some type of sound editing, which he will explain how to fix quickly during the workshop.
Look forward to video testimonials from actors, editors, artists and producers.
“These individuals have worked on some of the biggest theatrical blockbusters including the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, ‘Spiderman Homecoming’, the ‘5th Wave’, ‘Jumanji’, ‘Marco Polo’ season 2, ‘Dark Tower’ and ‘Passengers’,” Chamberlain said.
Information on composing music, directing, producing, managing, writing, acting and working behind the camera will all be included in the workshop.
A contest giveaway will take place with donations from Melrose Mac and Sony Pictures as prizes.
“Who doesn’t love free movie memorabilia and other goodies for your computer and phone?” Chamberlain said.
Included in the purchase of a ticket is a Mexican fajita bar from Mac Catering with chicken, steak and veggie strips, cheese, rice, beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and flour tortillas.
“I approached several schools and teachers in the area but Nancy [Raskauskas] at WPS ignited the conversation and immediately jumped on the opportunity,” Chamberlain said. “WPS is donating the space and has been incredibly supportive of the event by opening the doors to the entire community. I am thankful for their generosity.”
Chamberlain said Raskauskas, a computer teacher at WPS, deserves recognition because “she has worked countless hours with me on this event and should receive a standing ovation from students.”
Chamberlain is a global marketing content film and television editor who has more than a decade of professional entertainment experience.
He was born and raised in Berlin and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University. He moved to Los Angeles in 2004 and returned to Berlin in 2014 to raise his family in addition to running his company, Stickman Productions.
Chamberlain has worked on post-production for several television shows including “Ace of Cakes,” “Best Thing I Ever Ate,” “Ellen” and “FX Movie Download.” In addition, he has worked as a lead animatic editor for “After Earth,” “Annie” and a number of theatrical films still in development.
After producing and editing more than 20 reality television pilots for development, Chamberlain spent time working on a number of movies such as “Ghostbusters,” “Angry Birds Movie,” “Miracles from Heaven,” “5th Wave,” “Goosebumps,” “The Walk” and “Hotel Transylvania 2.”
Throughout his years in the industry, Chamberlain has worked for TLC, History, Discovery, Bravo, Overbrook Entertainment, Franklin Entertainment, BET and the Food Network.
Currently, Chamberlain is working on “Resident Evil 6” and looking forward to the 2017 season.
“Because of my hard work and the resources I have built over time, I was granted special permission to return to Maryland and continue working for the industry, which is extremely rare,” Chamberlain said. “In the workshop, I will explain how I did it. If you are interested in pursuing a career in film or television you are guaranteed to walk away motivated and inspired to follow your dream.”
To purchase tickets in advance, visit Eventbrite.com. For more information, call WPS at 410-641-3575.