Programme

Club nights are held on  Wednesday, usually the first of the month except for July & August.
​Meetings start promptly at 7pm and finish at 10pm.

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2026

Here are the dates for this year's meetings - Please put them in your diary so you don't miss out!
We will shortly be setting the actual programme so keep a check on here to see what we have planned for each date.

​14th January - This evening we will be screening a variety of members movies, including some of the Christmas "spoofs" which we made in December. Additionally we will be holding an open discussion to talk about our plans for 2026.
All suggestions and ideas will be welcomed - It's your club so let's do what you want.
We will also be discussing how to increase membership, what new equipment and software is available and any other ideas that members would like to raise. 

21st January - Committee Meeting
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4th February - 

• Facebook Reels & "Spoof Ads"
  • Content: Members will create 10-15 second vertical videos/advertisements for the club (e.g., "Spoof Santa films" style but shorter). The intention is to create "loads" of shorts, all promoting the club and its activities. We will then load all of these onto a variety of social media to see which ones generate interest. From this information we will start to build better content and a better programme with the aim of increasing the membership for 2026 and the coming years!
  • Goal: To generate a volume of content to post online and see what gets engagement
  • Please can everyone come along with IDEAS and CAMERAS/PHONES to participate.
  • Leader: Steve to be asked; if unavailable, Ian will run it.

4th March - 

• CapCut Editing Training
  • Content: A tutorial on using CapCut (mobile and PC). This bridges the gap between phone filming and editing.
  • We're running a series of film making sessions designed to level up your content creation and movie making skills. Tonight's focus is in-camera transitions and effects - the techniques that make videos look professional without needing fancy editing software or expensive equipment.
  • Leader: Chris.

8th April - 

• Scene Variation Challenge
  • Content: "The Same Shot Challenge." A 30-second script will be provided. Members will draw constraints from a hat (e.g., "Must be one shot," "Must be handheld," "Must use tripod," "Must use gimbal") to see how different techniques alter the same scene.
  • Leader: Rob.

6th May - 

• Phone Effects
  • Content: Creating visual effects "in-camera" using mobile phones (e.g., transitions, whip-pans, fake perspectives) without heavy post-production.
  • You'll learn how to execute dynamic transitions using just your smartphone, then practice by creating a 30-60 second showcase reel. We'll film together, experiment with different techniques, and I'll show you how to pull it all together in CapCut or other mobile editing software. By the end of the session, you'll have a completed piece and a whole new toolkit of skills to use in your future projects. This is practical, creative, and designed to make an immediate difference in the quality of your work.
  • Leader: Chris.

3rd June - 

• Documentary - "Filming the Filmers"
  • Content: A practical night where one group makes a short film (using a basic script generated by ChatGPT or similar) while a second group films a documentary about the first group making that film.
  • Leader: Rob.

July - No meeting

5th August - Full details, meeting points (pub!) and timing to be announced later

• Location Trip - Southsea
  • Location: The "Chain Walk," Old Portsmouth, the walls, and the fish dock.
  • Logistics: Parking at Gunwharf Quays was discussed (expensive but has a high-tech parking system with lights indicating spaces). Alternatives include taking the bus.
  • Content: Filming historic and scenic areas to compile into a promotional video later.
  • Leader: Group activity.

2nd September - 

• Replicate a Movie Clip
  • Content: Members must attempt to replicate a famous 30-second movie scene as accurately as possible, including acting, lighting, costumes, and props.
  • Leader: Roger.

7th October - 

• DaVinci Resolve Demo
  • Content: A technical demonstration of DaVinci Resolve editing software.

4th November - 

• Scriptwriting & Storyboarding
  • Content: "Film Planning Skills." Teaching the basics of storyboarding (stick men sketches) and script breakdown.
  • Deadline: Films for the Open Evening must be submitted by this date.
  • Leader: Rob and Howard.

2nd December - 

• Open Evening
  • Content: Screening of the year's work, including the "Spoof Ads," the "Southsea" footage, and the "Replicated Clips."
  • Format: Combination of active demonstration and film watching to keep it engaging for visitors.

Leader: Rob and Howard.​

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The Committee
Stuart Hillier
Howard Blake
Roger Brenton (Secretary)
Rob Malbon
Ian Marriott (Treasurer)