This short course covers everything you need to know to Make Your Own Short Film.
Screenwriter, producer, and film director, Jordan Imiola has created on short film on a low or zero budget. In this course, you'll learn how to:
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This short course covers everything you need to know to Make Your Own Short Film.
Screenwriter, producer, and film director, Jordan Imiola has created on short film on a low or zero budget. In this course, you'll learn how to:
This short course covers everything you need to know to Make Your Own Short Film.
Screenwriter, producer, and film director, Jordan Imiola has created on short film on a low or zero budget. In this course, you'll learn how to:
Develop your concept for your short film
Learn how to write your script.
Learn how to cast and find actors in your city.
Learn how to produce your short film and run a seamless production.
Edit and learn all the tips needed to set a deadline and stick to your deadlines.
Know what to do after you publish your short film.
Create and produce your short film as you watch this course, and please share it.
After watching this class, you'll have the tools and knowledge to write and produce a short film. After each lesson, work on your short film until it's finished and out into the world.
These lessons will go over coming up with your idea, writing your script, rewriting your script, assembling table reads with actors, casting, producing, editing, how to set up a premiere for your short film.
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Learning objectives
- Learn to make a short film(s) from start to finish on a tow budget or no budget at all.
- Edit and learn all the tips needed to set a deadline and stick to your deadlines.
- Acquire the skill of how to make a short film and run a seamless production.
- Develop your concept for a short film and learn how to write your script.
- Learn how to cast and find actors in your city!
- Know what a logline is and how to make on to intrigue your cast and crew
- Master 3 act stucture and use techniques from feature films for your short films.
- Learn to make a short film(s) from start to finish on a tow budget or no budget at all.
- Edit and learn all the tips needed to set a deadline and stick to your deadlines.
- Acquire the skill of how to make a short film and run a seamless production.
- Develop your concept for a short film and learn how to write your script.
- Learn how to cast and find actors in your city!
- Know what a logline is and how to make on to intrigue your cast and crew
- Master 3 act stucture and use techniques from feature films for your short films.
Syllabus
Introduction
Short Film Making with Website Resources
Preproduction and Brainstorming Your Short Film
Preproduction
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Read and review 'How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck'
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Provide a strong foundation in writing and filmmaking techniques by reviewing a comprehensive guide to shooting professional-looking videos.
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Writing
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Purchase and read 'How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck.'
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Identify key concepts and techniques mentioned in the book.
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Summarize the main principles of writing and filmmaking.
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Reflect on how these concepts can enhance your short film production.
Practice camera framing and composition techniques
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Develop a keen eye for composition and framing by practicing with different camera techniques.
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Composition
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Set up a simple scene with various objects and lighting conditions.
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Experiment with different camera angles, heights, and distances.
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Analyze the impact of framing and composition on the visual storytelling.
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Seek feedback on your compositions from peers or experienced filmmakers.
Create a storyboard for your short film
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Translate your script into a visual representation by creating a storyboard, which will aid in planning and visualizing the film's flow.
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Storyboarding
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Break down your script into individual scenes.
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Sketch out a thumbnail for each scene, including camera angles and character positions.
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Consider the flow and transitions between scenes.
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Share your storyboard with others for feedback and refinement.
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Begin filming and producing your short film
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Put your plans into action by starting the filming and production process for your short film.
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Production
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Gather your cast and crew.
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Secure filming locations and equipment.
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Follow your storyboard and shooting schedule.
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Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
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Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
Edit your short film using video editing software
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Bring your short film to life by using video editing software to assemble and refine the footage.
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Editing
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Import your raw footage into the editing software.
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Trim and arrange the clips to create a coherent narrative.
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Add transitions, effects, and music to enhance the storytelling.
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Export the final cut of your short film.
Read and review books on editing and filmmaking
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Expand your knowledge of editing techniques and filmmaking principles by reviewing reputable books on these topics.
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Editing
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Research and identify highly-rated books on editing and filmmaking.
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Purchase and read the selected books.
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Summarize the key concepts and techniques discussed in the books.
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Reflect on how these concepts can enhance your post-production process.
Start promoting and distributing your short film
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Share your short film with the world by exploring avenues for promotion and distribution.
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Promotion
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Identify potential platforms for distributing your short film.
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Create marketing materials such as posters and trailers.
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Reach out to film festivals and online platforms for submission.
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Utilize social media to promote your short film.
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Attend industry events to connect with potential distributors.
Read and review 'How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck'
Show steps
Provide a strong foundation in writing and filmmaking techniques by reviewing a comprehensive guide to shooting professional-looking videos.
Browse courses on
Writing
Show steps
- Purchase and read 'How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck.'
- Identify key concepts and techniques mentioned in the book.
- Summarize the main principles of writing and filmmaking.
- Reflect on how these concepts can enhance your short film production.
Practice camera framing and composition techniques
Show steps
Develop a keen eye for composition and framing by practicing with different camera techniques.
Browse courses on
Composition
Show steps
- Set up a simple scene with various objects and lighting conditions.
- Experiment with different camera angles, heights, and distances.
- Analyze the impact of framing and composition on the visual storytelling.
- Seek feedback on your compositions from peers or experienced filmmakers.
Create a storyboard for your short film
Show steps
Translate your script into a visual representation by creating a storyboard, which will aid in planning and visualizing the film's flow.
Browse courses on
Storyboarding
Show steps
- Break down your script into individual scenes.
- Sketch out a thumbnail for each scene, including camera angles and character positions.
- Consider the flow and transitions between scenes.
- Share your storyboard with others for feedback and refinement.
Begin filming and producing your short film
Show steps
Put your plans into action by starting the filming and production process for your short film.
Browse courses on
Production
Show steps
- Gather your cast and crew.
- Secure filming locations and equipment.
- Follow your storyboard and shooting schedule.
- Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
- Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
Edit your short film using video editing software
Show steps
Bring your short film to life by using video editing software to assemble and refine the footage.
Browse courses on
Editing
Show steps
- Import your raw footage into the editing software.
- Trim and arrange the clips to create a coherent narrative.
- Add transitions, effects, and music to enhance the storytelling.
- Export the final cut of your short film.
Read and review books on editing and filmmaking
Show steps
Expand your knowledge of editing techniques and filmmaking principles by reviewing reputable books on these topics.
Browse courses on
Editing
Show steps
- Research and identify highly-rated books on editing and filmmaking.
- Purchase and read the selected books.
- Summarize the key concepts and techniques discussed in the books.
- Reflect on how these concepts can enhance your post-production process.
Start promoting and distributing your short film
Show steps
Share your short film with the world by exploring avenues for promotion and distribution.
Browse courses on
Promotion
Show steps
- Identify potential platforms for distributing your short film.
- Create marketing materials such as posters and trailers.
- Reach out to film festivals and online platforms for submission.
- Utilize social media to promote your short film.
- Attend industry events to connect with potential distributors.
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