Introduction to Fiction Production
LESSON 1
DEVELOPMENT
The five phases of development, job titles and teams on a film production, viability testing and resource management, introduction to script writing.
LESSON 2
SCREENWRITING
How to develop a compelling and "smart" script that will engage the producer, director and actors. Professional screenplay formatting and how to apply critical feedback.
LESSON 3
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
The instrumental role of the Producer is explained, as well as the requisite skills. Essential logistical planning as well as scheduling and tasks to be completed.
LESSON 4
THE DIRECTOR'S VISUALIZATION
Translation of the director's vision of the script into discrete shots. Where to begin the process, classic scene construction and planning for shot transitions.
LESSON 5
REFINING YOUR VISUALIZATION
Further development of the director's vision through the use of storyboards and camera diagrams.
LESSON 6
PRODUCTION
Production procedures, roles in production as well as location sound and production design.
LESSON 7
CINEMATOGRAPHY
The art of creating a look for the project and capturing the image on location.
LESSON 8
EDITING
There is more to Post Production than editing! The post production work flow, jobs in post production, the art and craft of Editing as well as problems to avoid in Post.
LESSON 9
THE SOUND TRACK
Elements of the Soundtrack
Loop based music creation
Mastering Audio
LESSON 10
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
Why the independent filmmaker cares about distribution, how to develop media kits and work the festival circuit as well as how to leverage social networking to your advantage.
REGISTRATION
This course is currently available.
Instructor:
Glen
Berry
Max. Class Size:
16
$325.00
$125.00
Certificate Eligible?*
True
* You must take a class for credit in order to be eligible for the certificate
program.