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Production 101: Learn to Write, Film, Direct and Act
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Production 101: Learn to Write, Film, Direct and Act

A beginner’s guide for those who want a fundamental understanding of how each part of production functions.
Created byLisa McCastle-Waring
Last updated 12/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • How to craft ideas, plot, characters and dialogue for screenplays
  • The importance of production design and how it influences visual storytelling
  • The difference with camera shots and angles and when to use them.
  • Tips on how actors approach and analyze characters

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 1h 35m total length

  • Introduction and Screenwriting Part 116:12

    Screenwriting Part 1 – Learn about some misconceptions of writing, the difference between novels and screenplays, and creating an outline.

  • Screenwriting Part 214:45

    Learn how to break down the 3 act structure of a screenplay, the components of a screenplay script and building great characters and dialogue.

  • Pre-production Part 111:30

    Learn the traits of a good producer, what elements of a script attract a producer and the important factors of production including key crew positions.

  • Pre-production Part 211:47

    Learn the types of equipment you will need, production design and the importance of color and ways to think critically with production.

  • Directing Part 114:25

    Learn the different types of shots, their purpose and how to plan them.

  • Directing Part 211:26

    Learn about camera angles and how they relate to the subject in the frame, responsibilities of a director, and how understanding character motivations will help guide actors.

  • Acting15:53

    Learn how work within an author’s purpose, get closer to the character and exercises that will help with performance.

Requirements

  • A desire to learn screenwriting, producing and directing (No experience needed)

Description

Never written a screenplay or been to film school? Unfamiliar with the industry and its jargon? No worries! This crash course will provide you with foundational knowledge and understanding you need to formulate an idea and bring it to life on film.


Along with the basics, this course walks you step by step into each segment of screenwriting, producing, directing and acting with examples, insight and tools.


This course provides 7 videos that explore four key components of filmmaking. This includes:


· Screenwriting

o Crafting an idea start to finish

o Exploring the elements of the 3-act and 6-act structures of film and television

o Aspects of character and dialogue


· Pre-production

o Elements of a script that attract producers

o Essential crew members and their roles and responsibilities

o The importance of production design and how it influences visual storytelling

o Criteria for obtaining locations for filming


· Directing

o How to estimate shooting time for a scene

o How to plan shots and camera movements for your film project and how they play into the story

o Methods for working with actors


· Acting

o How to approach and analyze characters

o Tips on how to improve performances and embody the character


This course also includes sample worksheets, contracts and a glossary. (I am not a lawyer, and these sample contracts are not legal advice).

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in screenwriting, producing, directing, acting or ALL OF THEM

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