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Here's a structured six-week online filmmaking workshop outline, with three classes per week, perfect for beginners to intermediate filmmakers looking to strengthen their storytelling, technical, and production skills.
Course outline
Class 1: Way of seeing
- Introduction to the course structure, objectives, and essential filmmaking concepts.
- Discuss the filmmaking process: from idea generation to distribution.
- Assignment: Write a one-paragraph film idea
Class 2: Storytelling Essentials
- Elements of storytelling: plot, character, theme, conflict, and setting.
- Exploring different genres and their narrative techniques.
- Assignment: Develop a basic outline of the story from Class 1.
Class 1: Screenwriting Basics
- Introduction to screenplay format, structure, and style.
- Writing dialogue and creating subtext.
- Assignment: Write a 1-2 page scene for the story.
Class 2: Character Development & World-Building
- Building multidimensional characters with goals, conflicts, and growth.
- Creating a believable and immersive world around your characters.
- Exercise: Write character bios and a description of the setting.
Class 1: Basics of Cinematography
- Understanding lenses, focal length, depth of field, and camera movement.
- Selecting the right equipment for different types of shots.
- Exercise: Practice framing techniques using a smartphone or camera.
Class 2: Lighting Fundamentals
- Introduction to three-point lighting and natural lighting.
- How to create mood and atmosphere through lighting.
- Assignment: Light a scene at home and share photos for feedback.
Class 1: The Role of the Director
- Responsibilities of a director from pre-production through post-production.
- Understanding the director's vision and communication techniques.
- Assignment: Prepare a director’s vision statement for your film idea.
Class 2: Working with Actors
- Techniques for casting and collaborating with actors.
- Understanding actor psychology, motivations, and blocking.
- Exercise: Direct a family member or friend in a short scene.
Class 1: Basics of Sound in Film
- The role of sound: dialogue, effects, ambiance, and music.
- Introduction to sound recording equipment and techniques.
- Exercise: Record sounds at home that reflect different emotions.
Class 2: Sound Design and Sound Effects
- The impact of sound design in storytelling and enhancing visuals.
- How to use Foley and background sounds creatively.
- Assignment: Add sound effects to a clip to create a specific mood.
Class 1: Editing Basics
- Introduction to editing software and fundamentals of video editing.
- Understanding cuts, transitions, and pacing.
- Assignment: Assemble a rough cut of your short scene.
Class 2: Finalizing the Edit
- Tips for refining edits, adding color grading, and visual effects.
- Introduction to continuity and visual coherence.
- Exercise: Complete the final edit of your scene, incorporating feedback.
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