" 5 Steps to directing" Brighton
Course
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Location
Brighton
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Class hours
7h
To explain the fundamentals in 5 easy steps so that it seems straightforward and not overwhelming and out of reach. To talk about how to get into the industry and to give attendees the chance to network and make useful contacts for future film projects. Suitable for: Women who want to know more about directing even if they don't want to direct, suitable for film students, actors, writers, producers etc , anyone who wants to know more about it before committing to a longer course/film project.
Important information
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- Brighton Roadshow
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About this course
Women only.
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Ruth Torjussen
Tutor
Ruth Torjussen is the founder of filmdirecting4women. She is a qualified teacher and the writer/director of seven shorts and one feature film. Ruth has also worked extensively on other projects in roles ranging from actor, producer and script editor to 1st AD and production manager. Ruth graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 with a degree in Scriptwriting for Film and TV and has since attended numerous other workshops and courses in directing and producing. She has several projects in development
Course programme
The 2011 fd4w Roadshow is bringing it’s “5 steps to directing” seminar to a town near you. This one day seminar will cover the fundamentals of film directing in 5 easy steps. Our content rich courses receive amazing testimonials and we promise to over-deliver! Suitable for film-makers, actors, writers, producers, designers , in fact any woman who loves movies!
Step 1 : Understanding the role of the director and the attributes you will need. What are the main relationships in development, pre-production, on set and in post?
Step 2. Understand the language of cinema. How to tell a story with the camera. The meaning of shot sizes, camera angles, lenses, camera movements.
Step 3: How to break down the script to achieve your shot list.
Step 4: How to guide the actor’s performance
Step 5: Directing the scene. Putting it all together. A practical demonstration with a chance for you to participate in either directing, acting or as camera op.
With tips on getting a foot in the door of the industry and plenty of time for questions and networking this promises to be a day to remember!
" 5 Steps to directing" Brighton