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Beginner's Course in Film Making and Video Production

Name: Beginner's Course in Film Making and Video Production
Rating: 4.4 (311 reviews)

Learn video production and story techniques to make your vision come to life.. Get financing, Get on IMDB fast and easy

Created byErick von Schulz

Last updated 5/2020

English

What you'll learn

Begin making short films and movies.
Will be better at sound recording then 99 percnet of starting students
Think like a filmmaker
Have a better understanding of screenplay and story structure.
Learn hundreds of cinematic techniques to tell your stories.
At the end of the course you will be able to make a film or short film and get it onto IMDB.
Film Financing. How to get money for your movies.

Course content

16 sections • 138 lectures • 5h 28m total length

Introduction2:47
What you will learn in the starter Filmmaking course
Equipment for filmmaking 21:08
What is a Fig Rig and how can it help you? IN this lecture I will discuss inexpensive ways to move your camera with ease and fluidity.
Equipment Slider dolly and camera movement3:15
Equipment to help add movement to your shots. Sliders dolly's and other equipment to make your shots more dynamic.
Gimbals2:30
A quick tutorial on what gimbals are and do.
Equipment ND filters and what they are for2:37
What an ND filter is used for? In this lecture we will discuss the benefits of using an ND filter.
Equipment Focal Reducers. What they are used for3:32
A focal reducer will help you overcome a few issues with smaller sensors. Watch this lecture to see how they can help you.
Equipment prime lenses and why you want one.8:10
A quick lecture on the benefits of using prime lenses.
Equipment Gaffers tape1:13
What is gaffers tape and why you might need it.
Equipment Clean your lenses1:09
A lecture on the importance of keeping your lenses clean and dust free.
Equipment Chip chart and why you want one1:32
This lecture will show you how the pros match different cameras and lenses to make a seamless scene.
Interactive Session. What you need to do next7:10
Homework assignment for lessons.
Ten Movies to help you become a better filmmaker6:40

Audio Location Recording5:31
Keep the microphone as close as possible to the talent to capture clean on-location audio, using indoor hyper cardioid mics and outdoor shotgun mics.
ADR Additonal Dialogue Replacement3:36
Learn how to use ADR to replace poor on-set audio by recording scratch tracks and syncing actors’ lines in a home studio or booth.
Equipment for filmmaking 1 What camera to buy?6:01
Don't know what camera to buy? This lecture will give you some insight on what camera you should buy for yourself.
Audio Location Recording 31:18
Record better sound. How to combat room accoustics.3:08
Master recording cleaner dialogue by controlling room acoustics with blankets, pillows, and corner foam, and place mics close to minimize echoes for easier post-production.
Audio Location Scouting1:02
Audio minimum kit needed2:20
Audio XLR and 3.5mm connectors1:35
Audioi XLR and 3.5mm explained6:59
Explore shotgun and lavalier microphones, wind screens and dead cats, 3.5 mm jacks, and boom or stand placement for close-to-talent audio.
Equipment Having enough power on location0:58
When out on the field what are your power requirements? A lecture to show the importance of adequate power for your production.
Interactive Session. What you need to do next2:44
Audio homework for lessons

Writing introduction2:06
Screenplay writing tips and techniques16:50
Screenplay Writing introduction
Show Don't Tell1:29
Write what you want to see1:41
Seven Steps for writing your Screenplay Step 10:55
Seven Steps for writing your Screenplay Step 20:42
Seven Steps for writing your Screenplay Step 31:19
Seven Steps for writing your Screenplay Step 41:24
Seven Steps for writing your Screenplay Step 55:17
Seven Steps for writing your Screenplay Step 64:48
Seven Steps for writing your Screenplay Step 71:28
Interactive Session. What you need to do next1:43
Writing homework for lesson plan.

Filming Arguments and Conflict4:56
Filming the Argument and Conflict 22:54
Filming the Argument and Conflict 32:17
Learn how to film an argument scene using circling shots, dominant character framing, over-the-shoulder and point-of-view angles, and intercutting techniques.
Filming the Argument and Conflict 42:31
Filming the Argument and Conflict 51:44
Filming the Argument and Conflict 62:11
Filming the Argument and Conflict 71:51
Filming the Argument and Conflict 81:08
Interactive Session. What you need to do next1:25
Homework Assignment for lesson plan.

Lenses basic information 13:45
Lenses basic information 22:33
Lenses basic information 32:08
Lenses basic information 47:56
Lenses basic information 52:00
Lenses basic information 61:17
Lenses basic information 70:59
Lenses basic information 80:34
Lenses basic information 91:09
Master Shots and why you wan to shoot them.2:28
Why you need to shoot master shots.
The importance of cutaway's.1:45
The importance of cutaways.

Car Scenes 13:02
Learn how to shoot intimate car conversations by opening rear doors, framing from the passenger side, and using a long lens to place viewers in the back seat.
Car Scenes 22:32
Master two car-exit shots, from pulling up with a raised camera to a quick exit cut, using a simple fig rig to keep the shot steady.
Car Scenes 31:39
Car Scenes 52:38
Car Scenes 41:29
Learn to film car scenes from the backseat with a steady brace, driving slowly to reduce bumps, while handling audio setbacks and potential re-recording.
Interactive Session. What you need to do next0:37
Homework for lessons

Shooting Dialogue 11:54
Shooting Dialogue 22:28
Master the glancing over technique to convey nervousness and growing attraction between characters, relying on actor performance and rehearsals, with music driving the scene when dialogue is sparse.
Shooting Dialogue 31:55
Utilize the lungeing camera in dialogue scenes to heighten tension between dominant and submissive characters, using a tight space, rapid zoom, and steady cam for emotional impact.
Shooting Dialogue 42:06
Shooting Dialogue 52:02
Shooting Dialogue 61:38
Shooting Dialogue 71:42
explore how a simple back-and-reveal camera move shifts power in dialogue scenes, using over-the-shoulder framing to heighten tension and reveal character dynamics.
Shooting Dialogue 81:27
Show aggression in dialogue by having an actor lunge toward the camera about a foot to appear bigger, or cut to the other character’s shocked expression.
Interactive Session. What you need to do next1:23
Homework for current lessons.

Requirements

Basic understanding of a DSLR camera is helpful but not necessary.

Description

It has never been easier to be a filmmaker. But there are so many components involved how do you start?

How would you like to easily shoot beautiful looking cinematic films? Whether you want to shoot on YouTube, enter film festivals, get into film school or make your first feature film.

A few quick ways to get your film financed. Some are easy some are hard. But several ways to raise money for your film or project.

How would you like to get on IMDB and start building your professional film credit resume?

This course will show you how to shoot your film and get on IMDB to jump-start your film career.

Even if you are just building social media campaigns using video or trying to improve your filmmaking abilities. I am going to teach you how.

This course is designed to take the absolute beginner and turn you into a filmmaker. Film-making takes a lifetime to master. But this course will get you on your way and even if you are proficient will help improve your skills as a film-maker and storyteller.

Here is what the course will help you do.

It will show you inexpensive equipment that can yield professional-caliber results.

How to get your name on IMDB and start building your film credits as a professional filmmaker.

It will give tips on how you can create your first short and give you step by step instructions on getting that film listed on IMDB.

What mistakes to avoid for your first film. If you have been entering film festivals with no results. This will help you rise above the others.

You also get access to me by initiating discussions inside the course and can always reach me if you have any questions.

I've helped over 20,000 people, just like you, to make money better movies and videos, (with lots of successful film deals) and I look forward to helping you!

Be sure to scroll down and review some of the free preview lectures and then, make the decision to change your life with this groundbreaking course!

Your enrollment is backed by Udemy's 100%, no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee, so enroll today with confidence.

What are the requirements?

Access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.

A willingness to learn through step-by-step demonstrations and then put that learning into action to achieve success.

An understanding that you are learning from a person who has made over 50 films and hundreds of commercials, who can greatly increase your skills and knowledge.

Who is the target audience?

Anyone who wants to learn film-making techniques

Anyone who wants to improve your story telling abilities.

Anyone who wants to learn professional screenplay writing tips and techniques.

Anyone who wants to make short films, videos for YouTube or just learn how to tell better stories through the language of cinema.

Who this course is for:

Beginner to intermediate filmmakers and film students
multimedia producers
film students
filmmakers
YouTube content creators

Beginner's Course in Film Making and Video Production

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Course content

Introduction about course12 lectures • 42min

Audio Recording on location11 lectures • 35min

How to get on IMDB1 lecture • 10min

Film Financing --How to get money for your film projects1 lecture • 12min

Writing tips and Techniques12 lectures • 40min

Filming the Argument9 lectures • 21min

Lenses and framing basic Information11 lectures • 27min

Car Scenes6 lectures • 12min

How to film chase scenes8 lectures • 14min

Shooting Dialogue9 lectures • 17min

Requirements

Description

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