When it comes to spring break, itSA国际影视传媒檚 usually a time for people to get away for a few days or head somewhere hot.

For those who stay during spring break, there are options out there and one of those choices involves learning how to make a movie.

The Hay River Film Society and Hay River Youth Centre have teamed up to host the Youth Filmmaking and Storytelling Camp. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 open to youth between the ages of 12 and 18 and has been happening every weekday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at St. AndrewSA国际影视传媒檚 Anglican Church since spring break began in town. The camp has been split into two weeks: April 3 to 6 (no camp because of Good Friday on April 7) and April 10 to 14.

Scott Clouthier, the youth centreSA国际影视传媒檚 executive director, said the first week went very well with everyone getting to work with some nice cameras.

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He also said the attendees learned about different types of shots and sizes of shots, along with how to make up a shot list.

After that, Clouthier said the focus turned to sound and how to use both boom mics SA国际影视传媒� used to capture wide sounds. They also learned about lavalier mics, which are worn on the body, followed by editing techniques.

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This week, the participants put what they learned to the test as part of a 48-hour film challenge.

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He said the hope is to have a red carpet-type of public showing for the finished films in the near future.

The entire two-week camp has been free of charge, something Clouthier said is the case for all of the youth centreSA国际影视传媒檚 programming.

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The church provided its space free of charge, he added, and both the film society and Western Arctic Moving Pictures donated the necessary equipment at no cost.