Filmmaking Program in Charlotte, NC
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2025-01-08T20:00:00+0000
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Winter Program enrollment begins 10/09/24
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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