2WK ADVANCED FILMMAKING ONLINE

Description

Advanced Filmmaking Online is the next step after our Core Filmmaking program. Comparative to a second-year college level course, young filmmakers are introduced to new techniques in cinematic storytelling. Geared toward developing one or more strong short film scripts, students will analyze the works of great filmmakers like Hitchcock, Kubrick and Kurosawa and spend creative blocks working collaboratively in small groups or in one-on-one workshops with the instructor. Additional assignments include cinematography, editing, and directing projects to be completed remotely and shared with the class for critique.

Capacity: 5

Experience: Advanced

Length: Two Week

Schedule

Main Class
11:00am-3:00pm EST(Eastern Standard Time)
Main Class will feature the core content, lectures, screenings, discussions, critiques for the whole class. Main bocks will be consistently scheduled from 11-3pm EST with a 30 minute lunch break at 12:45pm.

Creative Lab 1
9:30am-11:00am EST(Eastern Standard Time)
Students have the option to choose from one of two Creative Labs either scheduled before or after the Main Block. This will allow students in different time zones to customize the schedule to best suit their needs. Creative Labs will feature collaborative work in smaller groups, one-on-one advisements with instructors, and individual writing and production time.

Creative Lab 2
3:00pm-4:30pm EST(Eastern Standard Time)
Students have the option to choose from one of two Creative Labs either scheduled before or after the Main Block. This will allow students in different time zones to customize the schedule to best suit their needs. Creative blocks will feature collaborative work in smaller groups, one-on-one advisements with instructors, and individual writing and production time.

Example Projects

Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock was a master of visual storytelling. He would often convey information using a single silent shot, when a lesser filmmaker would need pages and pages of cumbersome dialogue to get it across. In this film, students are encouraged to take a visual approach to telling their stories. Dialogue should be used sparsely, if at all. Instead, we urge students to use composition, camera movement, shot selection, blocking, lighting, color and non-synchronous sound to convey meaning.

Schedule (EST - Eastern Standard Time)

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Mon Jul 20

Main Class

Creative Lab 2

Tue Jul 21

Creative Lab 1

Writing Lab, Cinematography Recap

Creative Lab 2

Wed Jul 22

Creative Lab 1

Writing Lab, Directing #2 (Acting)

Creative Lab 2

Thu Jul 23

Creative Lab 1

Writing Lab, Directing #3

Creative Lab 2

Fri Jul 24

Creative Lab 1

Directing #4 Continuity / Composition / Lighting

Creative Lab 2

Sat Jul 25

OFF

Sun Jul 26

OFF

Mon Jul 27

Shoot Hitchcocks

Tue Jul 28

Creative Lab 1

Hitchcock Editing #1

Creative Lab 2

Wed Jul 29

Creative Lab 1

Hitchcock Editing #2

Creative Lab 2

Thu Jul 30

Creative Lab 1

Hitchcock Editing #3

Creative Lab 2

Fri Jul 31

Creative Lab 1

Final Class - Hitchcock Critique

Details

Recommended Gear - Home Filmmaking Package

Every filmmaker needs to start somewhere. And while equipment isn't everything - Oscar winning films have been shot on iPhones - here are some recommendations for where to start.

Digital Video Camera

With so many camera options out there it's hard to recommend just one. We suggest you do your research and find the camera that fits your budget and needs. For entry level filmmakers on a budget, take a look at the Panasonic GH4. Even on the older side, the GH4 continues to impress with 4K and HD resolution, top-notch lenses, great handling, recording up to an impressive 200Mbps bitrate, and choices in which video codec to use. Throw on a basic 14-42mm lens and a $700 price tag and it's a hard camera to beat.

Other great options include, Black Magic Pocket Camera, the Sony A7 series, and Canon 5D's to 80Ds. Look for at least HD recording, SD card compatibility and interchangeable lenses so that your camera can grow with you.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Learn to edit in Adobe Premiere Pro - the go-to editing suite for independent filmmakers. Each student will receive a downloadable version of Adobe Premiere Pro to use during class. Students who wish to edit in another software should discuss the choice with their instructor after class begins.

With a proven track record, Premiere can handle any film project. The learning curve can appear steep, but with an intuitive user interface and a wealth of how-to tutorials online, the basics of Premiere's software can be mastered in a couple hours. It will take you an entire career to discover all the capabilities.

WriterDuet

One of the very best free screenwriting software options. WriterDuet allows real-time collaborative work in which you and your partner or teacher can immediately see edits. While the free version only allows three scripts, there are no page limits, time limits or export/import quotas.

Smartphone Filmmaking Resources

Plan to shoot on your smartphone or tablet? Learn how to get the most out of your pocket camera with these apps, gear and resources.

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