This is a comprehensive filmmaking course that guides you step by step on how to convert your idea into a full-fledged movie.
Having written and directed 2 feature films, as well as more than a dozen short films, I take you through this amazing journey of realizing your story on the screen.
Here’s what you will learn in this course:
· Idea: Sources of ideas for films, how to nurture them, and convert them to a script.
· Stages of a Film: Understand what happens in pre-production, production and post production.
· The Story: Learn all the elements needed to craft a compelling story, as well as understand what makes an interesting character on screen.
· Screenwriting: Understand Acts 1, 2 and 3 in depth with film examples.
· Dialogues: Explore the characteristics of good dialogue writing.
· Cinematography: Right from the basics to the choice of different shots on set, know what goes behind the camera!
· Lighting: Let there be light! Understand different kinds of lighting techniques and when to use them.
· Production Design: What makes a really good set? Learn all about production design with examples from Oscar nominated movies.
· Acting: Lights, Camera, Action! Know what it takes to direct actors and get the best performances on screen.
· Editing: Uncover secrets of director-editor partnership as they strive to tell a good story.
· Color Correction and Color Grading: Learn how to set the right tone and mood with your color palette.
· Music: Explore the role played by music in getting audiences to feel all the emotions.
· Sound Design and Mixing: Get the best sounding sound!
· Export: Know the best settings to export your film.
· Film Distribution: A look at various ways you can get your film to the audiences around the world.
