In only its second year, our summer video production class has once again produced incredible student films, showcasing their talents in storytelling, design, and video production. A huge thank you to J. Cookson and James John Bell from Smartmeme Studios for their expert guidance in the classroom and post-production support. We’re excited to share this impressive collection of student work—enjoy the series!
A Day at the Beach by Tucker Harris
"A Day At The Beach" by Hood Canal Student Tucker Harris uses stop motion animation, a green screen, and AI enhancement. Tucker is a WWII expert and shares his knowledge and passion for preserving WWII history through this impressive production.
Mortal Kombat: Origin of Kabal by Kyler Jimenez
Here's our second student film from our summer Video Production Class. This is “Mortal Kombat: Origin of Kabal” by Kyler Jimenez. The story flips the script on the main character, turning the bad guy into a good guy. The film features stop motion animation, green screen effects, and an AI generated song/soundtrack based on Kyler's story.
The Mask by Conan Miller
For our third installment from our summer video production class series, we're excited to share "The Mask" by Conan Miller. The short film presents an alternative timeline inspired by the Marvel universe. The voice of the mask features Carter Miller (with no digital alteration).
No Place Like Homeroom by Landon Murphy & Carter Miller
For our final installment from our summer video production class series, we're excited to share "No Place Like Homeroom" by students Landon Murphy and Carter Miller. In this film, the students suddenly find themselves in a video game as a result side effect of a solar flare. Hood Canal paraeducator Michael Riener makes his film debut as a newscaster.
Behind the Scenes: Voice Auditions for The Mask
Student director Conan Miller held voice auditions for the role of The Mask for an original video created in our summer school video production class. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the auditions and the creative process that led to the impressive final video.