How to Produce a Great Short Film

How to Produce a Great Short Film
Last updated 6/2024
Duration: 1h40m | .MP4 1280x720, 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.75 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English

For High Schoolers making their First short Film: Learn the process from start to finish with easy steps - expert tips.

What you'll learn
How to write, prodcue and edit your FIRST SHORT FILM in which you are proud.
How to make and use Storyboards to your advantage and Scout Locations.
How to forrmat a script that Hollywood recognizes.
How to think Like a Director, tell your story visually and compose appealing shots.
Basic Lighting and audio tips to assist you.
Editing strategies and film festivals.
Gain confidence in your filmmaking abilities by completing your first short film.

Requirements
Any Video Camera or Smartphone
An editing software program like I-Movie or having a friend to edit your movie.
No other equipment is necessary but if you have lights or microphones that will help but you can still prodcue and create a short film with just your phone camera and someone to edit it.

Description
Welcome to my comprehensive course designed to guide high school students through the process of creating their First Short Film. Here's what you'll learn:
Scriptwriting (9 minutes)
: Learn how to format your script for a short film, whether using pen & paper, Word Document, or scriptwriting software.
Storyboards (17 minutes)
: Discover how to create simple storyboards to visualize your film.
Pre-Production (10 minutes)
: Understand the roles and responsibilities, whether it's just you or a team of friends.
Scouting Locations & More (14 minutes)
: Learn how to find and choose the best locations for your film.
Directing (12 minutes)
: Master the art of telling your story visually, using any camera. Learn about shot composition, master shots, close-ups, screen direction, and camera movement.
Lighting, Audio, and Commands (14 minutes)
: Explore more directing techniques, including props, continuity, simple lighting, audio, and managing a busy set.
Editing and Film Festivals (20 minutes)
: You or a friend should know basic editing skills. I'll teach you editing terms, styles, and techniques to enhance your story and make it flow much better. Learn about opening titles, closing credits, and submitting your film to student festivals.
By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to create a Short Film you're proud of.
Who this course is for:
First time beginning filmmakers. High level 8th grader to High School Senior.

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