Hands-On Film Making

Course

In Poole

£ 1,595 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Poole

  • Duration

    3 Weeks

Ideal for budding filmmakers, you will be introduced to the creative and technical aspects of making a film, from storyboarding through to post-production.

You will develop a screenplay, shooting script and storyboard for a short fiction film, taking part in pre-production tasks such as casting, developing a narrative and location scouting, before beginning the live film shoot and post-production sessions.

Working together as a film crew you will rotate roles to get varied experience of the entire film process, covering important aspects such as how to light a scene and gain practical experience using professional camera and sound equipment.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Poole (Dorset)
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Start date

On request

About this course

The course aims to:

Develop your understanding of storytelling principles and strategies specific to the short fiction film
Enhance your understanding of narrative techniques; how to communicate visually and respond creatively to a brief
Enable you to produce a short fiction film and understand the process from storyboard through to finished screening
Provide participants with the opportunity to explore different roles of a film crew, gaining an understanding of film crew responsibilities and skills
Enhance your understanding of film technical processes and cinematic terminology (e.g. mise-en-scène, editing, sound, etc.)
Enable you to explore industry standard film equipment, developing your confidence and understanding of cinematic equipment and best practice
Encourage your reflective skills through the critique of your own and others’ work, as well as through the critical study of film
Develop your practical experience and understanding of post-production techniques and processes, including sound editing.

Once your booking has been confirmed and paid, you will receive an automated email confirming your booking and payment with further instructions on how to book optional extras such as accommodation and airport transfers.

You will also receive details of any further steps you will need to complete your course booking, such as providing AUB with a copy of your passport.

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Subjects

  • Lighting
  • Film Making
  • Sound
  • Camera
  • Post Production
  • Storyboarding
  • Casting
  • Production
  • Camera angles
  • Film shooting

Course programme

During post-production you will explore and experiment with image and sound editing software in our film digital suites to get your short film ready for presentation and screening at the end of the course.

The course includes:

  • Create your own short film from storyboard to screening
  • Visual storytelling
  • Storyboarding development
  • Script writing and developing drafts
  • Production design
  • Protocols of Pitching
  • Location scouting
  • Lighting a scene
  • Camera angles and shot selection
  • Casting and rehearsals
  • Directing, working with actors
  • 2-3 days live film shooting
  • Sound Editing
  • Post-production and editing: Avid, Final Cut Pro

Hands-On Film Making

£ 1,595 + VAT