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    • Introduction to Production Technology . FAMST 104

    An introduction to video production and technology, focusing on the fundamental concepts of the moving image including core aspects of shooting, lig hting, sound-recording & editing. Lectures complement the hands-on labs by covering key concepts, dissecting various productions, and learning the workflow from pre to post-production.

    Prerequisites: Film and Media Studies 46; open to film and media majors only.

    5

    Units

    Optional

    Grading

    1, 2, 3

    Passtime

    Upper division only

    Level Limit

    Letters and science

    College
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    Instructors
    CALDWELL S
    Sara Caldwell
    4.7
    3 reviews
    Predicted Grading Distribution
    AI predicted, based on past grading trends of the course and instructor, class info, and 127 other factors
    Lecture
    HSSB 1173
    T R
    08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
    0 / 50
    Sections
    PLLOKSTG
    W
    09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    0 / 16
    PLLOKSTG
    W
    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    0 / 16
    PLLOKSTG
    W
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    0 / 18
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    Winter 2024 . Caldwell S
    BUCHN1940
    T R
    08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
    Spring 2024 . Caldwell S
    LSB 1001
    T R
    09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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    FAMST 104 Caldwell S Winter 2026 Total: 49
    FAMST 104 Caldwell S Fall 2025 Total: 49
    Rate My Professors
    3
    4.7
    FAMST107 . Caldwell S A Month Ago

    Slides are clear and helpful to follow.

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    FAMST107 . Caldwell S 2 Months Ago

    This class may be my favorite course at UCSB. Caldwell is so much fun and so passionate about animation (especially stop-motion). Unfortunately, because she teaches history and theory in class, you are left a bit in the dark regarding your own production. Make sure to visit office hours or talk her after class as well as watch videos for help.

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    FAMST107 . Caldwell S 4 Months Ago

    involved more history than actual animation. Only thing that bothered me was that she did not really give much feedback on projects and would take off points for little stuff. like one time she took points off my thing bc the lighting was bad but i used the lighting provided in the animation room. quizzes hardest part of class, they focus on slides

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