Many may wonder what it takes to make a film, or even, how the film industry began.  Last month, several students of Hawthorne High School’s Media Arts class, taught by John Di Lonardo, went on a field trip to the Museum of the Moving Image, in Queens, NY, and got insight into the history of the film industry and what really goes into making a film, and/or a television show.

Upon arrival, an introduction of what was to be expected on the tour was given.  Sound editing and digital media as well as interactive activities (such as voiceovers) were all going to be part of the visit.

Built as the original east coast Paramount Production studio, the Museum of the Moving Image had a lot of history to offer.  Hundreds of silent films, along with some early sound films, were all made at that location. Props and costumes from those films have been preserved and left on display for museum-goers to see.

Through exercises, such as voiceovers (replacing the original voice of a character on screen with your own), the HHS Media Arts students really got the full effect of what goes into filmmaking.

Senior Breyanna Apolito said, “It was so fun being able to experience in person all of the lessons we’ve learned in class.”

The Media Art students now have a new outlook on filmmaking and will use their new knowledge in class.