AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION

About this course

You will learn the entire process from editing dialogue and ADR to creating realistic Foley sounds.  Learn how to work with a composer and license music, and finally how to mix everything together.  Learn the techniques and process of making perfect audio in post…

  • This course is open for 12 weeks
  • 10 lesson series
  • Certificate of completion
  • 5 hours, 15 minutes of video
  • Industry-Leading Instructors
  • Illustrated Companion Guides

 

EDITING COURSE

About this course

Learn how to properly shoot your footage on set to maximize your options in the editing room, when to cut from one shot to the next, how to choose your shot selection, how to work with the editor, and how to create the most emotion in each scene. Learn how to conduct test screenings, manage feedback from producers, and deliver a final product that meets both technical demands as well as the director’s vision…

  • This course is open for 12 weeks
  • 16 lesson series
  • Certificate of completion
  • 4 hours, 37 minutes of video
  • Industry-Leading Instructors
  • Downloadable Class Materials
  • Illustrated Companion Guides

 

CINEMATOGRAPHY – ADVANCED LIGHTING COURSE

About this course

Learn advanced techniques for reducing, softening and shaping light as well as how to work outside with the sun to get the look you want.  Learn advanced key light techniques for feature films, commercials, and music videos.  You will also learn how to use a light meter, and properly light and shoot on a green screen, as well as advanced natural lighting techniques…

  • This course is open for 12 weeks
  • 13 lesson series
  • Certificate of completion
  • 5 hours, 2 minutes of video
  • Illustrated Companion Guides
  • Downloadable Class Materials
  • Industry-Leading Instructors

 

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION TRAINING COURSE

About this course

We take you to the American Film Market and the Sundance Film Festival to see how deals are struck.  Learn from the VP of Distribution of Lucas Film how to navigate the sometimes-tricky waters of domestic and foreign distribution. Learn how to market your movie at a film festival and ultimately get the best deal possible…

 

  • This course is open for 12 weeks
  • 13 lesson series
  • Certificate of completion
  • 5 hours, 15 minutes of video
  • Industry-Leading Instructors
  • Illustrated Companion Guides

 

EFFECTIVE SCRIPTWRITING & STORYTELLING

About this workshop

The masterclass offers insights and holistic understanding of the benefits of the steps of effective storytelling. Participants will achieve the following:

  • Master the skills to write inspired stories to improve the effectiveness and success of films;
  • Learn the steps for turning inspired stories into effective film stories; and
  • Become effective film storytellers and writers, with the skills to write engaging film stories for the Box Office…

 

SCHEDULE

The Workshop is designed as five (5) events expected to happen on five (5) different days over one week:

  • Event 1 (Monday 9am – 12pm): A Webinar-facilitator led lecture exploring the processes and dimensions of effective storytelling (led by Professor Abraham)
  • Event 2 (Tuesday): Viewing appreciation of two films BELLA (Ugandan) and DREAM CHASER (MTFA-WA Nigerian) – similar in conception and story ideas – using the dimensions of effective storytelling addressed in Event 1 Lecture
  • Event 3 (Wednesday 9am – 11am): Zoom conference film appreciation and discussion of the two (2) films using the attributes of effective storytelling to access strengths and weaknesses of the films. What is well done and what could have been done better.
  • Event 4 (Friday): Individual project 15-minute pitch presentation by participants and feedback from Workshop facilitator (and possibly a panel of three (3) experts). Each participant will have a total of 30 minutes (presentation and facilitator feedback). Pitch presentation will be based on the dimensions of effective storytelling as discussed in Workshop presentations.  (While presentation to all Workshop participants would encourage the sharing of ideas and learning from each other, the proprietary nature of individual projects and concerns about guarding individual’s intellectual property, unfortunately discourages that).

 

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