Filmmaking School - The Media Arts Center On Demand Education

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The Art of Screenwriting

Cameras and Lighting

Casting and Directing Actors

Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro

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Class 1: Storytelling Fundamentals: Exploring narrative structure, plot development, and theme.

Class 2: Understanding Plot Structure

Class 3: Screenplay Structure and Formatting

Class 4: Understanding Screenplay

Class 5: Genre and Style: Exploring different film genres and developing a unique voice.

Class 6: Rewriting and Polishing Your Script: Providing and receiving constructive feedback, revising, and editing.

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Class 7: Camera Fundamentals: Exploring camera settings, lenses, and shot composition.

Class 8: Lighting Fundamentals: Understanding natural light, artificial light, and lighting techniques.

Class 9: Cinematography and Visual Storytelling: Using camera movement, framing, and composition to tell a story.

Class 10: Color and Tone: Understanding color theory, white balance, and color grading.

Class 11: Working with a Cinematographer: Collaboration, communication, and achieving your vision.

Class 12: Advanced Cinematography Techniques: Exploring specialized equipment and techniques like Steadicam and drone cinematography.

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Class 13: The Casting Process: Finding the right actors for your film and conducting auditions.

Class 14: Working with Actors: Building trust, communication, and providing effective direction.

Class 15: Directing Styles and Techniques: Exploring different directing approaches and finding your own voice.

Class 16: Building a Scene: Blocking, rehearsal, and capturing performances on camera.

Class 17: Working with a Crew: Collaboration, communication, and leadership on set.

Class 18: Directing Different Genres: Adapting your directing style for comedy, drama, action, and other genres.

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Class 19: Premiere Pro Essentials: Importing footage, organizing projects, and basic editing tools.

Class 20: Editing for Story and Pacing: Building tension, creating rhythm, and shaping the narrative.

Class 21: Sound Design and Mixing: Adding music, sound effects, and dialogue to enhance the film.

Class 22: Color Correction and Grading: Adjusting color and tone to achieve a specific look and feel.

Class 23: Advanced Editing Techniques: Exploring visual effects, motion graphics, and advanced transitions.

Class 24: Exporting and Delivering Your Film: Preparing your film for different platforms and formats.