FILM PROGRAM

A comprehensive Film Program with various parts that a student could take part in all or select the parts of the process they are most interested in.

Screenwriting:

The Script
Story development
Character development
Beginnings & Endings
The 3 Acts
The plant and payoff
Action & Dialogue
Screenplay Format understanding
Production considerations
Documentary Scripts

Acting:

Production Environment
Action Verbs
Method Acting
Casting
Case Study

Editing:

Editing Software
Transcoding
Coverage and Multiple Takes
When to Cut
Technical Basics
Visual Presentation
Dialogue
Production Value
Exposure & Contrast
Color Coding

Directing:

Creating Moments
Finding Subtext
Shot Sequencing
Production Environment
Casting

Cinematography

Visual Elements
Natural Lighting vs Artificial
Direction & Intensity
Movement Types
Cutting in Camera
The 30-Degree rule
Continuity
Shot Connections

Sound Design:

Sound Concepts: Equalizers, Filters, Scrubbing, Compression, Sample Rate, Bit Depth, Mono & Stereo, & Sound Characteristics
Sound Capture: Introduction, Microphones, Continuity, Averages & Peaks, Automatic Gain Control, Room Tone, Foley & Wild Sounds, Sound on Tape
Sound Editing & Mixing: Creating a Sonic Map