
Class Introduction - By the end of this class, you will have created and completed a short film independently.
How? You might ask. We'll start with your ORIGINAL idea and you'll take direct action as we (well, you) work through it by using the tools that have enabled me to complete 12 feature films. I'll share all my tools and resources through these steps:
Idea - Outline - Theme & Genre - Writing - Production - Cinematography - Directing - Editing
Take a deeeeeeeeeep breath, relax, shoulders down, and enjoy the CREATIVE process!
In this video, I talk about what you need for this class and suggest options for your mindset and approach for your original short film.
In this video I talk about the concept of an idea and give you your first assignment - think about the idea you want to do for this class and write down everything you know about it.
In this video, I talk about how important Physical Expression is when conveying information about your characters in a screenplay.
In this video, I write a scene and explain how I approach writing a scene, taking theme and genre into account.
In this video, I talk about how you can use your screenplay as 'to-do' list for production.
In this video, I talk about how I approach a scene by using a failsafe shot and about the importance of blocking a scene.
In this video, I talk about how I approach the editing phase - to inspire you to create your own method regarding the best way to organize your footage.
In this video, I talk about my editing process and about the power of first impressions.
A visual demonstration of editing in Final Cut Pro X.
A visual demonstration of editing in Davinci Resolve.
This class is for anyone who is starting or has done a couple of film projects; in either case, this class will deepen your understanding of creative filmmaking. Your Class Project is doing a 1-3 minute short film. All you need for this class is a camera, something to write on, and a computer to edit your film.
Everything starts with your Idea, and that's where we'll start. We'll dive into tools like Theme and Genre to extract it. We'll explore how to Outline before you start writing your Screenplay. We'll discuss Production, Cinematography, and Directing before hitting the post-production phase.
This course will not only demystify the filmmaking process, but it'll also illuminate your creative strengths and help you identify areas of improvement as an Indie Filmmaker. This class comes with a certificate. When you've completed your film, you can send it to me for review and you'll receive a confirmation of completion.