Filmmaking Program in Charlotte, NC

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Winter Program begins January 8th

Seats Available 5 | Enrollment begins 10/09/241%
Program Course Syllabus
  FSW100  
Filmmaking 101 Screenwriting Examination of the essential elements of storytelling. Assignment: Create ideas (loglines) for student screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Watch The Power of Film by Howard Suber. Compare your Screenplay for essential elements.
Filmmaking 102 Screenwriting Review and revise loglines. Examination of screenplay structure. Assignment: Creation of structure maps for student screenplays and a structure map to your screenplay.
Filmmaking LAB Watch The Power of Film II by Howard Suber. Compare your Screenplay for core elements.
Filmmaking 103 Screenwriting Review and revision of structure maps. Introduction to screenwriting words on the page and screenwriting software. Assignment: First draft screenplay.
Filmmaking LAB Write second draft. Review Format correction with a focus on wordsmithing.
Filmmaking 104 Screenwriting Review first draft screenplays. Examination of dramatic devices including foreshadowing, curiosity, ticking clock, etc. Assignment: Second draft screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Edit third draft using the ticking clock and other elements. Set up table read times.
Filmmaking 105 Screenwriting Review and revisions of second draft screenplays. Examination of the art and craft of writing dialog. Assignment: Third draft screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Watch The Power of Film III. Polish elements in Final Draft of screenplay.
Filmmaking 106 Screenwriting Review and revision of final draft screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Start the process of arranging physical elements needed for production.
  FCAL200  
Filmmaking 201 Cameras/Lighting Students will get instruction on the Lumix GH-5 or 6 Camera, shooting styles.
Filmmaking Lab Setting up of the rig which includes the Tripod, Camera and Gage assembly and operation.
Filmmaking 202 Cameras/Lighting Learn how to control the shot’s framing, and the camera movements as instructed.
Filmmaking Lab Complete practice exercise shooting scenes for The Fresh Prince lyrics.
Filmmaking 203 Cameras/Lighting See how to use various image manipulation methods to achieve the highest possible image quality.
Filmmaking Lab Practice managing the transferring and storage of the image data to Adobe Premier Pro
Filmmaking 204 Cameras/Lighting Learn which recommend cameras and lenses to use for the production.
Filmmaking Lab Then design the shot’s framing and the camera movement according to lesson.
Filmmaking 205 Cameras/Lighting Learn to create the best possible lighting scenario according to the camera framing.
Filmmaking Lab Shoot the Ted Lasso mirror scene using appropriate cameras and lightning.
Filmmaking 206 Cameras/Lighting The Students build a shot-list based on script and start to get to work.
Filmmaking Lab Shoot the short list script and review with instructor.
  FPRO300  
Filmmaking 301 Production Determine the 4 actor profiles for script, acceptable backups. and write up ad seeking talent.
Filmmaking Lab Interview and retain actors for production dates based on production schedule.
Filmmaking 302 Production Student learn how to attain permits and clearances to gain proper permission for filming in a location
Filmmaking Lab Choose location, get approval from venue, obtain clearances for script production
Filmmaking 303 Production Break script down into a shooting schedule, scheduling of talent, crew and equipment needed for day.
Filmmaking Lab Work with the actors on their performances and be final creative control on every aspect
Filmmaking 304 Production Understand the “behind the scenes” logistics, which includes renting equipment, hiring crew members
Filmmaking Lab Pull together a coordinated schedule with actors and crew. Have a backup and contact info for everyone
Filmmaking 305 Production Shooting day. This is often a weekend. Verify with entire cast crew and rehearse using equipment.
Filmmaking Lab Take detailed notes concerning what has been shot, needs to be shot, and also notes any deviations
Filmmaking 306 Production Shore up deviations in production based on instructor feedback and adjust script and timelines.
Filmmaking Lab Determine scoring based on adjusted script and listen/watch footage in score mode.
  FPST400  
Filmmaking 401 Post Production Ingest all footage in Adobe Premier Pro. Catalog, time code, and archive everything, Erase cards.
Filmmaking Lab Begin editing process according to time codes. Take note of needed color corrections or sound issues.
Filmmaking 402 Post Production Address editing concerns and learn shortcuts from instructor while continuing to edit short film.
Filmmaking Lab Finalize edits and document any concerns with lighting and sound.
Filmmaking 403 Post Production Learn color correction, sound modulation, and post effects to add polish to your work.
Filmmaking Lab Color correct and sound modulate your short film based on instructor feedback
Filmmaking 404 Post Production Learn about and listen to various scores to set the mood. Choose a score or two you will be using.
Filmmaking Lab Insert scores with special attention to how the sound and shot align. Edit the shots as needed.
Filmmaking 405 Post Production Draft complete. Instructor review for time and tenure. Make a list of changes.
Filmmaking Lab Make final changes and prepare for submission or release.
Filmmaking 406 Post Production Learn about effective an effective post-mortum and document for next film.
Filmmaking Lab Watch student films at Independent Picture House with guests.

 

Filmmaking Program DEtails

 

Start Date: Jan 8th

Completed: March 10th

[High School Classes are 3-6pm]

Mon: 6:00-9:00 Class

Tue:  Studio

Wed: 6:00-9:00 Class

Thu: Studio

Duration: 12 weeks

Session Hours: 144

Max Students: 5

Published Rate: $6170