What you'll learn

Extract your original idea into a video format

Experience hands-on complete film production cycle

How to develop your idea before you start writing or filming

Receive tips that can save you from unnecessary agony

Complete a video on a micro-budget

Enhance your visual storytelling ability

Requirements

No filmmaking experience needed, you will learn everything you need to know

Description

What is the best way to get an idea out of your head and into a video format?In this film class, you will learn how to develop, write, produce, film, and edit a short video out of your original idea. You can choose what kind of video you want to make:Film Scene (with or without dialogue)Film Sequence (experimental, atmospheric)Short Film (story)ALL YOU NEED for this class is a camera, something to write on, and a computer to edit your film.If you want to understand, act. This class is interactive and hands-on.Here are some of the things you'll learn in this class:Extract your original idea into a video formatExperience hands-on complete film production cycleHow to develop your idea before you start writing or filmingReceive tips that can save you from unnecessary agonyComplete a video on a micro-budgetEnhance your visual storytelling abilityTHE FOCUS of this class is the "Indie" in Indie Filmmaking. You'll learn how to do as much as possible on your own to prepare you for more significant projects in the future. We practice big by taking small steps.EXAMPLE FILM I made an exclusive short example film for this class to provide you with on-the-go examples. I'll show you how to develop, write, film, produce, edit, and master the sound and color of your video.This class is for anyone starting or who has done a couple of film projects; in either case, this class will help you get your idea into a video format. The concept is to demystify the filmmaking process, illuminate your creative strengths and help you identify areas of improvement as a visual storyteller.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Your Idea For This Class

Section 2: Development Tools

Lecture 3 Poster Tool

Lecture 4 Theme

Lecture 5 Fairy Tale Tool

Lecture 6 Metaphors Tool

Section 3: Writing Your Idea

Lecture 7 Writing Your Idea

Lecture 8 Learn Screenplay Format

Section 4: Filming Your Idea

Lecture 9 Shot List

Lecture 10 Visual Style

Lecture 11 Production

Section 5: Post Production, Edit, Sound, Color & Export

Lecture 12 1st Lesson - Edit

Lecture 13 2nd Lesson - Edit

Lecture 14 3rd Lesson - Edit

Lecture 15 4th Lesson - Edit

Lecture 16 Sound

Lecture 17 Color

Lecture 18 Export Your Film

Lecture 19 Thank You and Goodbye

For anyone taking their first steps into visual storytelling