14 DAY TRIAL // Apple kicked off subscriptions to a fun, free workshop where kids become filmmakers. Your kid must be 8 to 12 years old and the Apple Retail Store where you attend Apple Camp will supply all the necessary tools to create films.
“At Apple Camp, kids ages 8-12 learn how to shoot their own footage, create an original song in GarageBand on an iPad, and put it all together in iMovie on a Mac,” says Apple.
“This free workshop, held at Apple Retail Stores, spans three days and ends with campers debuting their masterpieces at the Apple Camp Film Festival. Space is limited and workshops fill up quickly, so sign up now for a super-creative adventure,” the Mac maker adds.
Parents can find an Apple Store near them using the web app supplied on Apple’s site and sign up today.
Day one will feature and introduction to the basics of moviemaking, creating an original score with GarageBand on the iPad, and preparing for shooting footage outside the store and inside.
“On day one, Apple Camp also includes an optional, one-hour Parents Workshop that will focus on using and setting parental controls on the Mac. Registration is not required,” says Apple.
Day two will feature an introduction to iMovie, tutorials for using a Mac to import and edit collected footage and, finally, stitching it all together to create a film.
“With guidance from Apple Camp Counselors, kids will use iMovie — part of the iLife suite of creativity applications built into every Mac — to create, edit, and produce their films,” says Apple.
The last day will present kids with the opportunity to show off their movies to invited parents, relatives, and other people close to them.
“Participation in the festival is optional. Campers can take their completed movies home at the end of day two, if they prefer,” Apple outlines.
It’s recommended that kids bring their own Mac and digital camera if they have them, but it’s not mandatory, meaning Apple will supply the goods when necessary. Happy camping!