FILMMAKING FUNDAMENTALS - HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE
└ Boot camp for Filmmakers: Basic Training
In this class you'll learn how to make high quality independent movies that look and sound professional, and have a good chance of playing in major film festivals. Whether you're interested in making home movies for the fun of it, or have professional aspirations, this course will help.
Topics covered include:
- how movies are made, step b...
In this class you'll learn how to make high quality independent movies that look and sound professional, and have a good chance of playing in major film festivals. Whether you're interested in making home movies for the fun of it, or have professional aspirations, this course will help.
Topics covered include:
- how movies are made, step by step
- who's who on the set of a movie (what's the difference between a producer and director? What's a grip? What's a gaffer? What's a best boy?) (The basics you need to know, whether making a movie yourself or working with a crew)
- camera angles, shot lists and storyboards: How and when to use closeups, medium shots, reverse shots, over-the-shoulders, and other angles to tell your story
- how to use a shotgun mic and boom pole to record high quality audio (you'll get hands-on experience recording audio, and learn how to avoid common audio problems)
- cameras and camcorders (you'll learn the differences between standard def and high def camcorders, consumer, prosumer and pro models, and how to find a camera that has the features you need but fits your budget)
Plus, you'll learn how to hold auditions; where to find actors and crew; tips for getting your movie seen and distributed; and some basic info about contracts, release forms and other essential information.
When
February 20, 2010 - March 06, 2010
Weekly on Fridays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Type
- 1:1 / Private Lessons,
- Class / Group Sessions,
- Workshop
Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate
Ages
All ages
Where
Seattle, WA 98195 | University District
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"A wonderful screenwriting class"
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- Sarah Morrow
- Shoreline, WA
Review of Nils Osmar, April 05, 2009
I've taken several classes from Nils at the Wonder school and Experimental College. The most recent one was the screenwriting class, It’s Time to Write Your Screenplay.
I learned an amazing amount in five weeks, and got lots and lots of practice. The class energized my writing, cleaned up some problems I was having, and gave me focus. The exercises were almost unbelievably helpful, to myself and other students. The feedback was GREAT. I improved a lot and saw tremendous improvement in several other students’ writing, as the course went along.
Nils’s classes are well-structured, fun and very professional. I recommend this class to anyone who has ever daydreamed about writing a screenplay.
I've taken several classes from Nils at the Wonder school and Experimental College. The most recent one was the screenwriting class, It’s Time to Write Your Screenplay.
I learned an amazing amount in five weeks, and got lots and lots of practice. The class energized my writing, cleaned up some problems I was having, and gave me focus. The exercises were almost unbelievably helpful, to my...
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- Nils Osmar
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Nils Osmar has made his living in the arts for over twenty years. He has worked as a fine and commercial artist, b...
Nils Osmar has made his living in the arts for over twenty years. He has worked as a fine and commercial artist, book and magazine illustrator, portraitist and cartoonist. His artwork has been published in the United States and Europe, and featured in several national magazines.
In addition to his work as a visual artist, Nils has been active in Seattle's theater scene as an actor, director and playwright. His stageplays have been produced at the Seattle Fringe Festival and other venues. He is the author of a short story collection, The Hungry Time (Wonder Publishing, 1996). His films have played at international film festivals.
Nils has also taught a variety of classes and workshops for over 20 years, at the ASUW Experimental College (http://exco.org), Shoreline Community College, the Wonder School of the Arts (http://www.wonderschoolofthearts.com) and other programs.
Nils can be reached at Nilsosmar@gmail.com, or 206-420-1309
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ASUW Experimental College
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