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Course Description
Welcome to the "Right Production, Wrong Budget" introduction to film and video course. Learn how film and videos are made from conception to distribution. Then follow the theory and technique with the step by step guide to make your own short movie in seven days on a shoestring budget!
The Objectives of this Course:
1)Lessons on theory and technique with multimedia examples provide the students with a well rounded understanding of professional film/video production to be able to make New Media content the right way from conception to distribution on any size budget.
2) Make a 2-4 minute video from conception to distribution.
How to get the most out of this course
1) First make sure that you are highly motivated to learn film and video production.
2) Make sure that you have the necessary equipment as explained in the course requirements. (Any video camera, a computer that can handle video editing software, and some light-any sun will work!)
3) Take 10-30 hours to read and participate in the interactive lesson materials, class activities, and quizes, designed to help you learn production.
4) Follow the assignments through the steps of making a 2-4 minute short film from conception to internet distribution. (7-14 days)
5) Have all of your friends and family view your short film that has been posted online.
6) Make another film anytime after you have completed the course with the "Right Way, Wrong Budget!" guide.
Course Requirements
Materials:
CAMERA
-You must have access to a video camera, preferably with manual settings options. Any camera that has a connection (a firewire or usb cable) to your computer will be fine. (Those with more experience will want at least a 3 ccd mini dv camera such as a Panasonic DVX100 or a Cannon XL1.) You will also need the tape stock required to record on your camera.
COMPUTER
-You must have access to a computer that has a connection from your camera to your computer through a firewire or usb cable. Your computer will need to run Windows XP or Mac OSX. Download the free AVID FREE DV: http://www.avid.com/freedv editing software.
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-You must have access to any editing software and understand that you will have to learn that software on your own, but the editing principals in this class will be applicable.
LIGHTS
-Any three lights will do. They can be lamps from around your home.
-I recommend China lamps. You can find China Lamps at IKEA, or usually any party shop. Pick up three china lamps, three dimmers (where you plug the lamp into the dimmer and the dimmer into an outlet) and three bulbs ( as high of a wattage that is safely allowed by the china lamp). **Warning: When working with lights and electricity, make sure that you are following all safety warnings on the lamps. Do not do anything that may start a fire. Be safe.
It is recommended that you have FINAL DRAFT screenwriting software, but it is not required.
Course Goals
-Write and pitch a short story New Media project.
-Learn the crew and production positions on a film and television set.
-Learn tips and tricks from my filmmaking experiences.
-Shoot a short film on video.
-Edit a short film on video.
-Distribute/post a short film online for your friends and family to enjoy.
Course Materials
See course requirments.
Camera w/ tape stock.
Computer w/ Editing software.
Three lamps.
A sun!
Grading Policy
Grading is based on class participation, quiz grades, and project completion. What I really want, is to see everyone make a short movie for internet content, but feel free to make your "Gone With the Wind" with the techniques from this course!
Disclaimer
Instructor is not responsible for any offensive material posted online by students. Please be safe when working with lights and electricity. Be responsible and do not take risks that may result in injury when making your projects. You are responsible for your own safety as well as your crew and your talent when making your movies. Make sure that you are properly insured and that you follow all legal permit rules for your area. Instructor is not liable for any damage to equipment nor injury nor death as a result of filmmaking. Filmmaking can be dangerous when you are not careful so please, please, please...BE SAFE. The student is responsible for any copyright infringement.
Release of ownership of concept/script/video
You are welcome to take this course without completing the assignments and sharing or making concepts/scripts and movies with the instructor while you are taking this internet course. However, as in any film school, you must agree, that by taking this course, any projects concepts or scripts created or discussed throughout this film and video course are ownership of this film and video course and its instructor. All concepts and videos may be distributed and published by the film course without permission of the students as long as they are credited.
Students are free to screen their material at any venue and in any way they choose. Students may keep 100% of any festival or grant award money from their video production.
