San Bernardino Valley College recently gave K-12 students and the community a glimpse into the art of filmmaking with its monthly lab series. 
 
The Inland Empire Media Academy (IEMA) series was developed to help students find their voice and develop an appreciation for the art and craft of film and visual storytelling. Labs, free to elementary, junior and high school students and $15 for members of the community, were held on Saturdays where participants were able to receive a broader knowledge of film, TV and media production. 
 
"This is a great way to learn about everything that goes into making a movie or TV show right here in San Bernardino," said IEMA Director and SBVC Radio, Television and Film (RTVF) Instructor Lucas Cuny.  "It also gives people a chance to work with state-of-the-art technology and learn about the RTVF program here at SBVC." 
 
The first workshop, entitled "How to Expose in a 4K World," familiarized registrants with SBVC's 4Ks - the Sony Fs&, which is Netflix approved, and Sony A7iii, a full frame camera. Taught by SBVC's Lighting and Cinematography Instructor Donna Trewhella, students learned the proper exposure levels to produce high-quality video images. 
 
The "Set Tech 101" workshop aimed to educate students on how to set up and break down all film and television set equipment. SBVC's Kevin Lyons taught participants how to set up a dolly, 12x12, c-stand, light stand, tripod, camera, sound equipment, as well as the right way to wrap a cable. 
 
In the "Experimental Film" lab taught by SBVC's Miguel Tarango, participants explored abstract and experimental films, new ways of thinking regarding content creation and expression and allowed students to implement their visions using found footage.