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Discover Cinema - A Six Week Filmmaking Course

Indian Film Institute

6 modules

English

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Unleash your inner Spielberg in just six weeks with this immersive filmmaking journey! From script to screen, discover the magic of cinema and bring your creative vision to life

Overview

In this exciting course, you will dive deep into the world of cinema and learn the art of filmmaking over six transformative weeks. Whether you are a novice or already have some experience, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with the essential skills needed to bring your cinematic vision to life. Throughout the program, you will explore the fundamentals of storytelling, cinematography, editing, sound design, and more. Guided by experienced filmmakers, you will dissect iconic films, study different genres, and analyze various cinematic techniques to broaden your understanding of the craft. Hands-on exercises and projects will challenge you to put theory into practice as you create your own short films. From developing a compelling screenplay to capturing stunning visuals and editing your footage, you will receive valuable feedback to refine your storytelling abilities and technical proficiency. By the end of the six weeks, you will have a solid grasp of the entire filmmaking process and a portfolio of work that showcases your growth and creativity. Whether you dream of making award-winning films or simply want to enhance your knowledge of cinema, this course will empower you to embark on your filmmaking journey with confidence and passion. Join us and discover the magic of cinema!

Key Highlights

Learn the history of cinema and its evolution over time

Understand the basics of storytelling and scriptwriting

Explore different aspects of cinematography and camera techniques

Hands-on experience in film editing and post-production processes

Discover the roles and responsibilities of various crew members

Gain insights into the world of film festivals and distribution

Collaborate with peers to create a short film project

Receive feedback and guidance from experienced filmmakers

What you will learn

Scriptwriting Basics

Learn the fundamentals of writing a compelling script for your film project.

Camera Techniques

Master various camera techniques to enhance the visual storytelling in your films.

Editing and Post-Production

Explore the art of editing and post-production to bring your film to life during the final stages.

Directing Actors

Develop skills in guiding and working with actors to achieve authentic performances in your films.

Film Analysis and Critique

Enhance your understanding of cinema by analyzing and critiquing films from different genres and styles.

Film Festival Submission

Get insights into submitting your film to festivals and showcasing your work to a wider audience.

Modules

Week 1: Introduction to Filmmaking

24 attachments • 32.54 mins

1.1 Introduction

1.2 How this course works

1.3 Best Way to Learn

1.4 Introduction - Screenwriting

Preview

1.5 Introduction - Direction

Preview

1.6 Introduction - Cinematography

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1.7 Introduction - Editing

Preview

1.8 Introduction - Short Films

Preview

1.9 Films that influenced us

Preview

1.10 What is a Motion Picture?

1.11 Brief History of Cinema

1.12 Playing with Images

1.13 Film Making Process

1.14 Roles in Filmmaking

1.15 Stages in Film Production

1.16 Production Timeline

1.17 Your First Film School

1.18 Where to Start from?

1.19 Glossary of the Week

1.20 Tip of the Week

1.21 Film of the Week

1.22 DCP Quiz Time 1

1.23 Weekly Assignment: Your Favourite Film

Tell us a bit about yourselves

Week 2: Screenplay & Pre-Production

22 attachments • 1 hrs

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Introduction of the Instructor

2.3 Film That Inspired me the most

2.4 The difference between Story, Script and Screenplay.

2.5 What is Screenplay Writing

Preview

2.6 From Idea to Screenplay

2.7 How to Write a Screenplay

2.8 Prerequisites to be a Good Screenwriter

2.9 Basic Terms you must know to be a good screen writer

2.10 Screenwriters Best Friend and Workplace

2.11 Screenplay Writing Software

2.12 Screenplay Example - Seven Samurai

2.13 Structuring the Script

2.14 Writing Dialogues

2.15 Pre-Production Process

2.16 Yamdu, the Pre Production Software

2.17 Yamdu, how does it work

2.18 Film of the Week

2.19 Tip of the Week

2.20 (Glossary F to J)

2.21 DCP QUIZ TIME 2

2.22 Weekly Assignment: Write a Screenplay

Week 3: Cinematography

24 attachments • 38.87 mins

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Instructor Introduction

3.3 Films that Influenced me

3.4 The Camera and Lighting Basics

3.5 Working of a Camera

Preview

3.6 The Image Capturing Process of a Digital Camera

3.7 Placing the Camera

3.8 An Example from 'Swades'

3.9 Framing or Shot Sizes

3.10 Lensing, type of Lenses

3.11 Focusing and Aperture

3.12 Camera Angles

3.13 Camera Movements

3.14 Moving the Camera, the logic behind it

3.15 Transforming Scripts to Shoots- Do Story Boards help?

3.16 How far one can rely on Story boarding

3.17 Lighting for Mood Effects, Support the setting

3.18 Lighting with reference to films

3.19 Cinematography: Look of the Film

3.20 Films of the Week

3.21 Tip of the Week

3.22 Glossary

3.23 DCP QUIZ TIME

3.24 Weekly Assignment - Shoot at Will

Week 4: Direction

28 attachments • 1 hrs

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Instructor Introduction

4.3 Films that Influenced me

4.4 Planning the Film, Take-Off Point

4.5 The Process of Direction- Mind to Screen

4.6 Role of a Director

4.7 Sourcing Stories for films

Preview

4.8 The Biographicals and History as a source for stories

4.9 Casting, Preparation of Actors, Workshops

4.10 Producer Director Relationship

4.11 Selecting a Story for your Film

4.12 Briefing Actors

4.13 Directing Actors

4.14 Shooting The Scenes: Directing Raees

4.15 Capturing Scenes: Directing Scene by Scene

4.16 Cinematic Space

4.17 Cinematic Time

4.18 Cinematography and Character Portrayal in RAEES

4.19 Climax and Resolution

4.20 Handling Emotions

4.21 Handling Action - VFX and DI

4.22 Editing and Sound Design

4.23 Film is Complete, now what

4.24 Film of the Week

4.25 Tip of the Week

4.26 Glossary of the Week

4.27 DCP Quiz 4

4.27 Weekly Assignment: Make a One Minute Film

Week 5: Editing & Post Production

21 attachments • 20.47 mins

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Films that Influenced me

5.3 What is Editing?

Preview

5.4 Preparing for an Edit

5.5 The Professional’s Cut - Tools of Editing

5.6 What is the Right Cut

5.7 The Right Transition

5.8 Handling Drama

5.9 Handling Action

5.10 Cutting and Editing

5.11 Telling a Story- Visually

5.12 Sound Basics

5.13 Using Sound in Film

5.14 Post Production for film

5.15 Advice for Editing Students

5.16 The Best Way to Start

5.17 Film of the Week

5.18 Tip of the Week

5.19 Glossary U to Z

5.20 DCP QUIZ 5

5.21 Weekly Assignment: Edit a Sequence

Week 6: Making of Short Films

19 attachments • 22.27 mins

6.1 Introduction to Shorts

6.2 Instructor Introduction

6.3 Films that Influenced me

6.4 Shorts can make you Big!

6.5 Your First Film School

6.6 A Success story speaks for itself: Whiplash

6.7 Picking the right story for a Short

Preview

6.8 Before you plan a Short Film

6.9 Budgeting a Short Film

6.10 Screenplay Economics

6.11 The Idea Meet

6.12 The Plan Meet

6.13 The Approach

6.14 Learning the Craft

6.15 Scope for Shorts today

6.16 Future of Shorts

6.17 Film of the Week

6.18 Tip of the Week

6.19 DCP Quiz 6

About the creator

About the creator

Indian Film Institute

Indian Film Institute is a Non Governmental organization setup in 2005. Managed by renowned film professionals of India, IFI was set up mainly to help film professionals from all over the world to exchange information, ideas, source, fund and market films, scripts, film professionals, facilitate film production and promote cultural understanding using cinema as a medium. All activities of IFI are of non profit making nature.

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