12 Week Evening Filmmaking

The twelve-week course will teach the fundamentals of the filmmaking process from concept through screening and all of the steps that go into making a film on HD.

The intensive will focus on four core elements: Writing for the Screen, Directing, Production and Post-Production. Classroom lectures feature hands-on camera work and behind-the-scenes at local production houses and editing facilities. 

The course is designed to give the beginner filmmaker a better understanding of the process and craft of developing a project focusing on storytelling and content. Course will consist of classroom lectures followed by practical, hands-on instruction and shooting. Students will complete a short film on HD by the conclusion of the course. 

Overview:

Core #1

• Writing for the Screen
• Cinematic Storytelling: The Foundation of Filmmaking
• Choosing a Narrative Structure
• The Mechanics of Moving a Story
• Techniques for Building Strong Characters

Core #2

• Directing / The Director's Task
• What is Your Film About?
• Getting to the Heart of Your Idea
• Thinking Cinematically
• Shot Selection and Camera Placement
• Staging a Scene
• Moving the Camera
• Working with Actors

Core #3

• Producing / Production Producing
• Producing: From Conception to Shoot to Distribution
• Lighting, Exposure, and Film Stocks
• The Gear: Cameras, Tripods, Lighting Equipment

Core #4

• Post-Production / Finishing Your Film
• The Art of Editing
• Working with Music and Sound Effects
• Building Your Professional Film Portfolio
• Finding Work on Crews &  Production