Weekend Film School Topics Covered
Screenwriting:
- The importance of a screenplay
- How to write a short screenplay
- What makes a good story
- Why you need to keep it short
Production:
- Principal roles on the set
- How to work with and be a part of a film crew
- Blocking scenes for actors
- Directing actors
- Learn film styles like "direct cinema" & "cinema verite"
- Filming the interview (documentaries)
Gear:
- Using a tripod
- Shotgun microphones and boom poles
- Basic lighting (time permitting)
- Using advanced camera functions
- Framing & Composition
Editing:
- How to use Final Cut
- Assembling your movie
- Video Transitions
- Audio Transitions
- Balancing Audio
- Soundtracks
- Exporting your film for web delivery
- And more!
