Digital Filmmaking: A Practical Introduction
Short course
In Islington
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Islington
This introduction to Digital Filmmaking short course, run by experienced industry professionals, provides an opportunity to learn about digital filmmaking by taking part in the making of a short film. Students are introduced to rapidly developing digital formats, and the course takes them through the pre-production, production and post-production processes of making a short film. Students shoot on a professional digital camera and edit on Premiere film- editing software.Why Choose a City Short Course?Dynamic and stimulating, City’s Digital Filmmaking short course is led by industry practitioners. Structured over 10 weekly evenings, our part-time Digital Filmmaking course is ideal for anyone interested in personal or professional development. Course Information Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply Tuesday 4 October 2016 18:30 - 21:00 8 weekly classes and 1 weekend filmshoot £580.00 CS1335 Apply Now Tuesday 17 January 2017 18:30 - 21:00 8 weekly classes and 1 weekend filmshoot £580.00 CS1335 Apply Now Tuesday 2 May 2017 18:30 - 21:00 8 weekly classes and 1 weekend filmshoot £580.00 CS1335 Apply Now Tutor Info David Pope is a director, producer and screenwriter. He also works as a consultant on projects, company strategy and in developing and delivering training and development programmes for the international film industry and to the wider creative and cultural industries.Directing credits include the award winning feature film MILES FROM NOWHERE.Training and support work has included previously holding the position of CEO of the NPA (a national membership organisation for producers, directors and screenwriters) and Director of...
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Subjects
- IT
- Camera
- Post Production
- Industry
- IT Development
- Production
Course programme
You will understand how the pre-production, production and post-production stages of digital filmmaking relate to each other creatively and practically. You will develop an understanding of the creative use of sound, camera and post-production techniques for your own film projects.
Initial classes on Visual Storytelling for directors will build your knowledge of using the camera as a storytelling tool, which will then be put into practice in pre-visualising a scene you will write during the first few weeks.
Under the supervision of two tutors you will then direct that scene during the practical shoot weekend in addition to taking on roles in camera and sound for other students shooting their scenes. Important topics such as blocking action and maximising use of location form part of the process during the weekend.
During the final creative stage you will learn how editing further develops a story through pace and point of view.
Developing an understanding of the creative interconnection between the writing, shooting and editing stages underpins the course.
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Teaching and Assessment
Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and questions and answers sessions as guided by your tutor.
Digital Filmmaking: A Practical Introduction