What you'll learn
- What a micro short film is and why they are fun to make
- The ingredients that go into a successful micro short film
- How to approach creating your own micro short films
- The world of festivals that look for micro short films
- Tips and advice for being an efficient, effective and collaborative filmmaker
- Supportive ideas for building confidence in your own approaches and artistic vision
Requirements
- Having access to a camera phone or other simple video recording equipment would be desirable
- The technical skills of film editing (aside from a basic overview) are beyond the scope of this course, so it is assumed the learner will have these skills or be willing to develop them on their own through practice or additional self-study
Description
Micro short films are little films that you can make yourself, usually with a smartphone or whatever other recording gear you might have around, like a digital camera. Ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes, micro shorts are enjoyed by people around the world though festivals, YouTube, Vimeo or other sharing sites. Just like bigger films, micro shorts can be funny, serious, dramatic, documentary, poetic, musical, cause-oriented or whatever you would like them to be. The best part is that they are fun and quite easy to make!
Please join me as I show you the basic approach to making your own micro short films and sharing them with friends, family or the world. I am a successful filmmaker who loves making micro short films and have won many awards for my work. I'm also the author of the book "Micro Short Filmmaking: A guided learning journey" and most of the book's ideas are also shared in this course alongside the video lectures. I will walk you through the journey of becoming a confident and successful micro short filmmaker, sharing with you the fun and enjoyment I have experienced making micro short films!
Who this course is for:
- Newcomers to filmmaking
- People who have something they would like to express through an artistic medium like film
- Filmmakers who may have heard of the micro short style and want to learn more
- Anyone who would enjoy a brain stretch and trying a new thing
Course content
- 02:38Introduction
- Preview02:24
- Preview02:16
- 00:59Thought provokers and activities for you
- 02:33Yes you can!
- Preview03:50
- 01:10Thought provokers and activities for you
Instructor
![Robert David Duncan](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
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- 41 Reviews
- 355 Students
- 4 Courses
Robert David Duncan is a multiple award-winning filmmaker, actor, director and writer. Trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York, he also holds an MBA and a Doctorate in Business Leadership, which gives him a unique perspective that spans both the creative and business spheres. A longtime educator, Dr. Duncan has taught acting, filmmaking, marketing, leadership and coaching among other topics. He is the author of several books on both creative and business topics.