ULTIMATE HOLLYWOOD FILMMAKER - Development & Pre-production

Name: ULTIMATE HOLLYWOOD FILMMAKER - Development & Pre-production
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Unleash Your Creative Potential & Master Development & Pre-Production For Hollywood Caliber Productions

Created byD Stockton

Last updated 1/2021

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What you'll learn

Story development, screenwriting & pre-production for Hollywood narrative productions
An easy step by step process to making a film like the pro's.
Get a clear understanding of concept development for films & TV shows.
Unleash your creative potential by writing amazing scripts & bring your story to life.
Understand all the industry proceeders for preparing a production for a film shoot.
Master the art of directing & producing Hollywood productions from scratch
Unleash your creative potential & master professional caliber productions
Learn the little known tips & tricks that are simple to apply & can kick start your career in filmmaking.
Learn how ANYONE can produce their very own quality films.
The step by step process to make a film like the pro's.

Course content

9 sections • 54 lectures • 5h 49m total length

A Message From Your Instructor1:23
Course Introduction2:01
Welcome To Our Course!5:44
Course Instructions0:45
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Module 1 - Learner Guide0:02
1.1 - Module Introduction0:21
The movie industry is a diverse and ever changing beast. Whether it's the different cultures around the world with their own ways of telling stories, or how the advent of technology has forced the movie studios to adapt and change as the audiences wants and interests change. This can be seen in the 80s with the invention of VHS which allowed (a watered down) cinema experience in the home. Or with the popularity of streaming services that has seen a new gold-rush where all the studios are starting a new 'streaming war', all vying for our eyeballs and money.

This module explores the development / pre-production process and how it fits into the bigger picture of film making, and the industry. Before we dive into the film making process, we thought it may be helpful giving you an overview of the narrative film making process, along with some brief industry knowledge. See below for this modules breakdown...

1.1 - Module Introduction
An instruction and a breakdown of the course content for this module.

1.2 - Introduction to Pre-production
A brief discussion of the steps involved with any given film as part of the development / pre-production process.

1.3 - Understanding the Hollywood film making process
A brief discussion of the steps involved with any given film from beginning to end.

1.4 - History of Hollywood
A brief introduction to the history & evolution of cinema and how it got to where it is today.

1.5 - Intellectual Property, Copyright & Trademarks
An explanation into Intellectual Property, Copyright & Trademarks, and why this is important for you to understand.

1.6 - Assessment
Test your knowledge that you have acquired from this module.

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1.2 - Introduction to Pre-production4:48
1.3 - Understanding the Hollywood Film Making Process4:09
Understand how the Hollywood filmmaking process flows from development through preproduction, production, wrap, and post-production, including dailies, visual effects, color correction, and distribution.
1.4 - The history of Hollywood6:14
Trace the history of hollywood from early moving photography by Auguste and Louise Lamiya to talkies, Technicolor, and the shift to digital filmmaking.
1.5 - Intellectual Property & Copyright6:18
1.6 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 2 - Learner Guide0:02
2.1 - Module Introduction0:27
2.2 Outcomes5:45
2.3 - Genres6:47
2.4 Characters12:27
2.5 - Story breakdown for Feature Films8:01
Master the three-act feature film structure, from setup and inciting incident through reaction, midpoint, crisis, and climax to the resolution, with pinch points that deepen character understanding and stakes.
2.5 ASSIGNMENT - Story breakdown for Feature Films
2.6 - Story breakdown for Short Films6:28
Learn how short films and TV commercials use clear beginning, middle, and end with payoff to evoke humor and emotion, guide storytelling, and attract funding.
2.6 ASSIGNMENT - Story breakdown for Short Films
2.7 - Character Arcs5:35
Explore how character arcs reveal vulnerabilities, goals, and flaws, guiding audiences through each character's unique journey, obstacles, growth, and outcome, with distinctive personalities and varying arcs.
2.7 ASSIGNMENT - Identifying Character Arcs
2.8 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 3 - Learner Guide0:02
3.1 - Module Introduction0:28
3.2 - Loglines5:12
Learn to craft concise loglines that sum up your film idea in a few sentences, identifying the protagonist, antagonist, their goals, and the core issue, while leaving room for intrigue.
3.2 ASSIGNMENT - Writing a Logline
3.3 - Synopsis'8:05
Craft a concise synopsis that outlines your film from setup to conclusion, including goals, inciting incident, turning points, and the climax to engage investors and clarify your story.
3.3 ASSIGNMENT - Writing a Synopsis
3.4 - Scene Mockups4:50
3.5 ASSIGNMENT - Mocking up Your Scenes For Your Film
3.5 - Character Descriptions10:09
3.5 ASSIGNMENT - Character Descriptions
3.6 - Treatments9:35
3.6 ASSIGNMENT - Writing a Treatment
3.7 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 4 - Learner Guide0:02
4.1 - Module Introduction0:21
4.2 - Introduction to Script Writing17:39
4.3 - Introduction to CeltX4:09
Learn to write scripts with the free CeltX software, set up your account, and master the standard screenplay format—scene headings, location, time, action, and props—using the Wizard of Oz example.
4.4 - Writing Scripts in CeltX9:17
Learn to create and write film and tv scripts in CeltX, using a cloud-based, collaborative workflow to craft scenes, dialogue, and action, then export to pdf.
4.4 ASSIGNMENT - Writing Your Screenplay
4.5 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 5 - Learner Guide0:02
5.1 - Module Introduction0:28
5.2 - Introduction to Storyboarding4:38
5.3 - Creating Storyboards8:57
5.3 ASSIGNMENT - Creating Your Storyboards
5.4 - Animatics3:25
Transform storyboards into animatics with temporary dialogue and basic 3-D elements to visualize scenes and guide on-set filming using Adobe Premiere.
5.4 SOFTWARE TUTORIALS - Animatic Links0:12
5.5 - Creating an Animatic in Adobe Premiere Pro20:19
build an animatic in Adobe Premiere Pro using storyboard images, placeholder voices, and temporary music, then import, sequence, edit the timeline, adjust audio, and export as mp4.
5.5 ASSIGNMENT - Creating Your Animatics
5.6 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 6 - Learner Guide0:02
6.1 - Module Introduction0:37
6.2 - Mood Boards3:55
Create mood boards to convey visual direction for your film, assembling collages of costume, makeup, set, cinematography, and art direction from images on Google or Pinterest.
6.2 ASSIGNMENT - Creating Your Moodboards
6.3 - Location Scouting13:14
6.3 ASSIGNMENT - Location Scouting
6.4 - Casting Actors6:07
6.5 - Costumes / Wardrobe5:20
6.6 - Make-Up6:18
Make-up shapes character and mood with hairstyles, prosthetics, and subtle effects, emphasizing planning, lighting, and collaboration with costume designers; test early, plan schedules, and ensure makeup serves the story.
6.7 ASSIGNMENT - Locking In Your Team
6.8 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 7 - Learner Guide0:02
7.1 - Module Introduction0:24
7.2 - Budgets6:34
7.2 ASSIGNMENT - Film Budgets
7.3 - Equipment Lists8:22
7.3 ASSIGNMENT - Creating An Equipment List
7.4 - Scheduling6:04
7.4 ASSIGNMENT - Creating a Production Schedule
7.5 - Call Sheets10:24
Explore how call sheets organize daily shoots with weather, call times, and essential contacts. Compare top sections, locations, cast notes, and the simplified template for smaller productions.
7.5 ASSIGNMENT - Creating Your Call Sheets
7.6 - Test Your Knowledge

Requirements

No, its designed so anyone, anywhere, at any age.
No prior knowledge or experience is needed.
There is in depth information for those who have made films, but would like to take their filmmaking to the next level.

Description

Don't wait. Your filmmaking journey starts here!

COURSE 1 - Development & Pre-production

Let's focus on your future self. Do you have dreams of being a film director and producer? If so, this course is for you. This is the course that any aspiring filmmaker should take. Finally there is a course designed to give you all the knowledge and guidance needed as you move down your filmmaking journey. This course is one not to be missed!

Understanding the film making process can sometimes be confusing and complex. What are all the steps that should be taken? What are their purpose? In which order should I do them in? The biggest issue for many people is just knowing where to start. Even for those who have made films before, there are so many steps involved within film production that chances are they aren’t doing all the steps that are used in industry to give the film the best chance of being completed on time, and to the highest quality possible with a single vision in mind.

Thats where we come in. This course is designed for complete newbies, to those who are studying film, and those who have even made films previously, but want to polish up their filmmaking skills. It’s time to leapfrog your education and give yourself the best step forward. In this course we guide you through all the processes and steps used by Hollywood, and all over the world with proven track records of assisting the productions and allowing them to stand out. Come along with us and create your film using this course as your guide.

This course focuses on the A to Z of the Development & Pre-Production filmmaking stages. All of your favourite films follow this formula which this course covers. And for good reason, these steps have been perfected in the past century and are proven to be steps to creating great films.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who have dreamt on producing & direction their very own films.
Those who have made a number of films, but would like to take their filmmaking to the next level.
Budding filmmakers and artists.
Film students.
Anyone with a story to tell.

ULTIMATE HOLLYWOOD FILMMAKER - Development & Pre-production

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Course content

Welcome To Our Course!5 lectures • 10min

MODULE 1 - Film Making Overview6 lectures • 22min

MODULE 2 - Concept Creation8 lectures • 46min

MODULE 3 - Story Development7 lectures • 38min

MODULE 4 - Script Writing5 lectures • 31min

MODULE 5 - Storyboards & Pre-Vis7 lectures • 38min

MODULE 6 - Direction7 lectures • 36min

Module 7 - Pre-Production6 lectures • 32min

Module 8 - Course Summary3 lectures • 2min

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