Play it Forward offer one-to-one filming courses for beginners and advanced clients. Each course is tailored to the individual's needs and budget. Courses range from a few hours to 3 days. Listed below is what a three day course can offer:

• Digital cameras and how they work
• How to use the manual setting on your camcorder (essential for creative film making)
• Scripts, storyboards
• Capturing footage to your computer
• Editing you footage with Final Cut Pro 4

Some clients prefer to spend their time learning editing techniques whilst others concentrate on camera and lighting. The choice is yours.

One-to-one courses are only offered to clients aged 18 and above.

"I have been teaching filmmaking courses for many years and have been associated with Lewes District YMCA for four years, predominantly working with 11-14 year olds in producing short films. Film courses at Lewes District YMCA will commence again in January 2005, to book your place contact John Shepherd at info@lewesymca.co.uk or go to their website www.lewesymca.co.uk. Courses run for ten weeks and at the end of the course every student receives a copy of their completed film on DVD. Book early as they are always over subscribed. Each course has ten places for aspiring filmmakers."

Peter Bluck