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Learn to produce, shoot and edit your own short film. Explore what steps are necessary to construct an exciting narrative. Learn about preparation, storyboarding, experimenting with different shots and camera movements, and the basics of digital editing using a professional editing package to produce your own short movie to use as a film festival entry or a path to Higher level film courses.
What will we cover?
- getting an idea - different frame types and compositional elements - recording with your camera - recording effective footage - capturing and editing footage in Premiere Pro - exporting your movie.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- identify and name some elements in creating a story/narrative - create a basic storyboard from an idea - identify different camera frames and moves and their meaning - shoot video footage and sound for editing - edit your sequence in Premiere Pro - export your sequence as a movie.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a beginners’ course. You are expected to have a basic knowledge of using computers including how to open applications, navigate, open and save files. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Film courses.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Each session there will be demonstrations ,discussions and practical work, like exercises both in the group and individually, allowing for some individual tutorial support. Periodically there will be forum sessions were we will look at each other’s work to discuss different aspects of editing/ filmmaking in general and the post-production process. Asking questions and commenting is encouraged at all times. Handbooks, manuals and worksheets are available. You will be taught with workshops, short lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and hand outs. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Digital arts, Graphics & Illustration and Photography.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
We recommend for you to purchase removable storage (fast enough to edit video and at least 500GB) to collect and keep your data safe, though you will have your own account in class where you can accumulate your work from week to week. You might also want to consider purchasing other books related to the subject of film making and editing. We will also provide you with a range of hand-outs free of charge and you can make use of books in the library. Please note that a portable hard drive/USB stick if PC formatted can be read by Apple mac computers, but not written to CDs/DVDs are available.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
There are a range of film making and editing courses at City Lit as well as specialist courses in subjects like animation, colour correction, sound design and After Effects to enhance your skills. You may also be interested in our courses that explore the more conceptual underpinnings of film making and the creation of meaning.
Lily is a freelance film editor and consultant. Her main work over the past 10 years has been in helping people turn their dreams and visions into interesting films and successful artworks. She specialises in film editing, but also consults on all other aspects of film making and fine art. “To me, helping people find the stories the really want to tell and turn them into enjoyable and interesting films is uniquely rewarding and deeply fulfilling. I am particularly interested in enabling people’s own capacity, teaching them both practical skills (e.g. use of software and technical aspects of filmmaking) alongside conceptual underpinnings and critical engagement (version of visual literacy).” She has been teaching film and video related subjects ever since her own postgraduate student days. She is also an award-winning and internationally exhibited/collected artist.
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Dr Pete Gomes is an award winning artist and filmmaker who makes transdisciplinary work with moving image, performance and media art. He currently teaches artist moving image, narrative, documentary, experimental film and performance at undergraduate and post graduate level in London. He leads the Moving Image pathway on City t Lit Art and Design Foundation. His doctoral research developed a new methodological model for ensemble improvisational filmmaking and alternative group film practices using improvisation. His research has been presented and exhibited internationally His current practice encompasses moving image and performance and all styles and forms of filmmaking. His most recent work is Directing for theatre and a forthcoming feature film. He runs improvisation workshops internationally. He has collaborated extensively including; Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, Michael Nyman, Errollyn Wallen, Jocelyn Pook, Donnacha Dennehy, Scanner, Throbbing Gristle, John Wynne, Funki Porcini, Cornershop, Furtherfield and others.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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You will learn the conventions of constructing an effective narrative, the meanings and uses of different shots and camera movements and how to get the best from your subject. You will also learn how to use digital video cameras and record sound, and how to capture and edit your work using the professional editing application Final Cut.Telling a story on film comes with its own challenges. This practical course demystifies what it takes to do this successfully.,Learn to produce your own short fiction film, from storyboards and pre-production to shooting and editing. Explore how to construct an exciting narrative, experiment with different shots and camera movements, and get to grips with recording and editing technology, producing your own professional-looking short movie.- getting an idea<br/>- different frame types and compositional elements<br/>- recording with your camera<br/>- recording effective footage<br/>- capturing and editing footage in Premiere Pro<br/>- exporting your movie.,- The conventions of narrative film making<br/>- The meanings and uses of different shots<br/>- The persuasive camera: meanings and uses of different camera angles and movements<br/>- Storyboarding <br/>- Recording video <br/>- Recording sound<br/>- Capturing and editing footage in Final Cut Pro<br/>- Exporting your movie and burning DVDs.- identify and name some elements in creating a story/narrative<br/>- create a basic storyboard from an idea<br/>- identify different camera frames and moves and their meaning<br/>- shoot video footage and sound for editing<br/>- edit your sequence in Premiere Pro<br/>- export your sequence as a movie.,- storyboard a narrative sequence noting different shots, camera movements, action and sound<br/>- plan and schedule all stages of production<br/>- use a video camera to record scenes<br/>- use a microphone to record sound<br/>- edit your sequence in Final Cut Pro X<br/>- export your sequence as a movie<br/>- burn a DVD of your movie.This is a beginners’ course. You are expected to have a basic knowledge of using computers including how to open applications, navigate, open and save files. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Film courses.,This is a beginner’s class open to all. You do need to be computer literate at a basic level - please note we will be using Apple Mac computers.<br/>You need to be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and be prepared to take part in group discussion. You should be happy using numbers and able to do simple measurements and calculations.Each session there will be demonstrations ,discussions and practical work, like exercises both in the group and individually, allowing for some individual tutorial support. Periodically there will be forum sessions were we will look at each other’s work to discuss different aspects of editing/ filmmaking in general and the post-production process. Asking questions and commenting is encouraged at all times. Handbooks, manuals and worksheets are available.<br/>You will be taught with workshops, short lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and hand outs. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Digital arts, Graphics &amp; Illustration and Photography.,You will be taught through a structured programme of lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises and film-based discussions. The digital arts studio uses a computer projector for presentations and viewing of films. Each student will have their own Apple Mac computer to work on.We recommend for you to purchase removable storage (fast enough to edit video and at least 500GB) to collect and keep your data safe, though you will have your own account in class where you can accumulate your work from week to week.<br/>You might also want to consider purchasing other books related to the subject of film making and editing. We will also provide you with a range of hand-outs free of charge and you can make use of books in the library.<br/>Please note that a portable hard drive/USB stick if PC formatted can be read by Apple mac computers, but not written to CDs/DVDs are available.,All filmmaking and editing equipment will be provided but you will need to provide any props you want to use in your production. You may wish to bring your own portable hard drive to store your work. You may also wish to bring your own SD card to record onto as you can then ensure access and security of material. Your tutor will advise you at the start of the course.There are a range of film making and editing courses at City Lit as well as specialist courses in subjects like animation, colour correction, sound design and After Effects to enhance your skills. You may also be interested in our courses that explore the more conceptual underpinnings of film making and the creation of meaning.,You can develop your skills further in Digital video editing: stage 2.<br/><br/>City Lit offer a range of courses in video and DSLR film making, editing, sound, animated SFX with After Effects, digital and stop motion 2D and 3D Animation and an array of other visual arts courses to enhance your film making practice.configurable
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