Hollywood Film School
Filmmaking & TV Directing Masterclass
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"By far, the best director and cinematography course on the Internet." - Nate Carroll
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Join over 30,000 Students who are learning from our courses.
"By far, the best director and cinematography course on the Internet." - Nate Carroll
Join over 30,000 Students who are learning from our courses.
"By far, the best director and cinematography course on the Internet." - Nate Carroll
Want to learn how great directors create award-winning films? Want to learn how to become a working Hollywood director in Television or Film?
In this online course you'll learn When to Move the Camera in your next film and video production. The key here is that camera movement must be invisible. It should serve the story without calling attention to itself. Next, learn How To Move the Camera most effectively by systematically fulfilling Five Tasks when designing each moving master shot. Finally, learn how a master of visual design like Zemeckis customizes his application of these Five Tasks to the unique demands of each scene.
They DON'T teach you this in Film School.
. I'm learning Thanks so much to Gil and Alex for putting this course together. I'm a director working on my first horror film, which has a bit of action in it, and this course is totally giving me rocket boots. If you have more courses from Gil, please let me know and - Colby R Rice
Excellent content. But you'd better pay attention or you will miss something. This course is packed with loads or useful and well explained stuff. - Mr Mick Farmer
Instructor is clearly in command of craft and engages with questions, simple explanations and familiar examples. Video and audio are excellent. - Bill Halford
Veteran film and television director Gil Bettman will teach you how to enhance drama and heighten action by using different lenses. This is the key to Lensmanship – the technique which Spielberg borrowed from Wells, Kubrick and others to transform the look of today's films.
Once you have grasped Lensmanship you are ready for the final lesson How to Shoot Action Sequences. Gil will show you how Kathryn Bigelow, John Woo and others ignite the screen by putting the camera in the right place and using the right lenses. Here's what will be covered in the course.
Why you must shoot with a moving camera
When to move the camera
Why all camera movement should be invisible
The three kinds of camera movement that are always invisible
How to move the camera – shoot the best moving master shot
The five tasks of a moving master:
Establishes geography and believability
Eliminates edits
Generates eye candy
Focuses the audience on the center of the drama
Picks up coverage
How to customize the five tasks to each scene
Examples: dailies from:
Movies for TV
Low budget features
Big budget features directed by Bob Zemeckis
Lensmanship
How the look of 3 different lenses is the key to understanding all lenses
The three ways that lenses change the look of a shot
Perspective
Field of Vision
Depth of Field
Shooting Action
The 3 key components to shooting action
Put the camera in the right place
Breaking down your shots
Put the right lens on the camera
How lenses affect motion in the frame
Get the right number of pieces
How coverage heightens energy
How to shoot a chase
How to shoot a fight
Very helpful. Adds depth to your understanding and intuitive insights which you surely had if you happened to play with video shooting and editing without doing any learning beforehand. It's enriching. The movie samples are great as the clarify the points. Love it. - Yosi Tsitsu
So what are you waiting for. Jump start your filmmaking career as a film director.
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Learning objective
Syllabus
Shooting a Good Moving Master Shot
Intro
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Gil breaks down how to shoot a great moving master shot.
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Syllabus
Gil breaks down how to shoot a great moving master shot.
Understand why Internally Generated Camera Moves Are Invisible
Gil discuss how to set up a great moving establishing shot
Gil shows you how infamous director Lars Von Trier breaks the rules
Gil breaks down Quentin Tarantino Great One'er
Gil shows you how to Establish Geography and Show Everything
Gil breaks downs how Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis moves the camera in a moving master
Best Moving Shots Stay Focused on the Center of the Drama
At the Moments of Peak Drama the Best Directors Stop Moving the Camera
Save Time & Money. Pick Up Coverage In Your Moving Master Shots
Use the Moving Camera to Eliminate Edits Like the Great Directors Do
Gil discusses patterns to look out for in a good moving masters
Customizing the Default Pattern to the Unique Needs of the Scene
Let's Analyze Robert Zemeckis Technique
Gil breaks down a scene from Robert Zemeckis' What Lies Beneath
These are the building blocks of a great action sequence
As a director understanding lenses is imperative and it's easier than you think
The mystery of forced perspective is revealed
Depth of Field and Field of Vision Made Easy
Gil shows you how to amp up your shots by picking the correct lenses for the job
How to pick the correct lens for the shot, here's a guide
We go over how to storyboard an action sequence
Gil breaks down the Climactic Action Sequence of the film Never Too Young to Die
Storyboard break down of an action sequence from Never to Young to Die
We discuss Correct Camera Position Lens
Here is the Final Edited Sequence - Gene Simmons Ambushes John Stamos
Shoot a Great Foot Chase - Rule 1- No -Tie-In- Shots
The secret to a good action sequence
Learn how to compress the image for effect
Add humor takes your foot chase to a whole other level
Just go out and make your film
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Activities
Review 'Story' by Robert McKee
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The book 'Story' by Robert McKee provides a strong foundation in understanding the key elements of storytelling.
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Read the book.
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Take notes on the key concepts.
Summary of Key Film Concepts
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To get the most from this course, one should begin by creating a summary of the knowledge they recall from prior experience with film, movies, cinema, and related terms and ideas.
Browse courses on
Film
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In note format, write down the terms, definitions, and ideas that first come to mind in regard to film.
Review Elements of Film Theory
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To best engage in this course, one should first review the key terms and concepts of film theory that this course is going to expand upon.
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Film Theory
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Review notes, chapters, and other resources on the major elements of film theory
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Gather Filming Equipment
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To get the most from this course, one should begin by gathering the equipment needed for shooting film projects.
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Make a list of needed equipment, including but not limited to camera, tripod, lighting, microphone, and editing software.
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Purchase or rent the equipment.
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Test the equipment to make sure it is working properly.
Camera Movement Exercises
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To gain a better foundational knowledge in preparation for this course, one should complete practice drills in camera movement.
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Practice panning the camera.
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Practice tilting the camera.
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Practice zooming the camera.
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Practice dolly shots.
Storyboarding a Film
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To best prepare for the course, one should create a storyboard for a film.
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Storyboarding
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Brainstorm ideas for a film.
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Write a brief outline of the film.
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Sketch out the storyboard.
Tutorial: Using Camera Lenses
Show steps
To enhance learning, one should complete guided tutorials on the effective usage of camera lenses.
Show steps
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Find a tutorial on camera lenses.
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Watch the tutorial.
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Practice using camera lenses.
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Experiment with different lenses to see how they affect the look of your film, video or image.
Attend a Film Pitch Contest
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For supplemental learning, one should attend a film pitch contest to gain new insights and ideas.
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Research film pitch contests in your area.
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Attend a film pitch contest.
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Take notes on the pitches that you hear.
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Talk to the filmmakers after the contest.
Review 'Story' by Robert McKee
Show steps
The book 'Story' by Robert McKee provides a strong foundation in understanding the key elements of storytelling.
View
Around Aldine
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book.
- Take notes on the key concepts.
Summary of Key Film Concepts
Show steps
To get the most from this course, one should begin by creating a summary of the knowledge they recall from prior experience with film, movies, cinema, and related terms and ideas.
Browse courses on
Film
Show steps
- In note format, write down the terms, definitions, and ideas that first come to mind in regard to film.
Review Elements of Film Theory
Show steps
To best engage in this course, one should first review the key terms and concepts of film theory that this course is going to expand upon.
Browse courses on
Film Theory
Show steps
- Review notes, chapters, and other resources on the major elements of film theory
Gather Filming Equipment
Show steps
To get the most from this course, one should begin by gathering the equipment needed for shooting film projects.
Show steps
- Make a list of needed equipment, including but not limited to camera, tripod, lighting, microphone, and editing software.
- Purchase or rent the equipment.
- Test the equipment to make sure it is working properly.
Camera Movement Exercises
Show steps
To gain a better foundational knowledge in preparation for this course, one should complete practice drills in camera movement.
Show steps
- Practice panning the camera.
- Practice tilting the camera.
- Practice zooming the camera.
- Practice dolly shots.
Storyboarding a Film
Show steps
To best prepare for the course, one should create a storyboard for a film.
Browse courses on
Storyboarding
Show steps
- Brainstorm ideas for a film.
- Write a brief outline of the film.
- Sketch out the storyboard.
Tutorial: Using Camera Lenses
Show steps
To enhance learning, one should complete guided tutorials on the effective usage of camera lenses.
Show steps
- Find a tutorial on camera lenses.
- Watch the tutorial.
- Practice using camera lenses.
- Experiment with different lenses to see how they affect the look of your film, video or image.
Attend a Film Pitch Contest
Show steps
For supplemental learning, one should attend a film pitch contest to gain new insights and ideas.
Show steps
- Research film pitch contests in your area.
- Attend a film pitch contest.
- Take notes on the pitches that you hear.
- Talk to the filmmakers after the contest.
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