Filmmaking Course

With the most compact analysis on the process of cinema, the Film making course has been fashioned for the students wishing to helm their own project someday. The course goes into Cinematography, Creative Editing, Screenplay and Direction making the student a complete film maker

In the Filmmaking course, students will not just be trained in the deft handling of cinema’s most important tool- the video camera, but will also be taught the ropes, rules and the ingenuity of the cinematography process. They will be taken through the entire production process that facilitates movie, right from the pre-production modules to post-production editing and marketing. In addition to lessons on treatment of various cinematic genres, students will be educated about the influential work done by filmmakers of yore. The analysis of cinematic truths in combination with specialised lessons will create informed, intelligent and inspired filmmakers.

• DURATION: 1 YEAR
• SCHEDULE: 3 HOURS / CLASS, 2 CLASSES/WEEK

Cinematography

• The Digital vs. Film debate. Digital Raw and movie formats
• The Technology of the Digital Camera and Digital Projection
• Techniques and principles of Camera Movement.
• Soft lighting in Indoor Locations
• Dramatic Lighting using Fresnel Spots
• Mixed Lighting controlling sunlight
• Using Filters, Gels and Lighting Accessories
• Creating various lighting moods and looks

Creative Editing

• Creative Editing Basics
• Understanding the basics of Different Editing Software
• Viewing Images As An Editor
• Editing as per the script provided
• Advanced Offline Editing Techniques
• Understanding Basics of Different Editing Techniques for Film/Series/trailers/music video/Ads/Corporate Av Etc.
• Mixing Techniques And Tips
• Exporting for different Medium

Screenplay Writing

• Idea to Basic Synopsis
• Protagonist Treatment
• Beat Sheet
• The Three ACT Structure
• Scenes Building
• Pace of the Scene
• Reading and analysis of Scripts
• Writing Film Reviews

Direction

• Film Studies I – Director’s Story
• Fundamentals of Pre Production in Filmmaking
• Fundamentals of Production in Filmmaking
• Fundamentals of Post Production in Filmmaking
• Film Studies II – Directing for Documentaries
• Film studies III – Directing for Film