Pre-Production 101

SCRIPT ANALYSIS

• Breakdown a screen play to discover it’s core, story arcs, reversals, turning points, character arcs and objectives.

VISUAL DESIGN

• Create a visual concept for your film, color pallet, shooting style, visual metaphor and production design.

CASTING

• Learn how to conduct the casting process, how to pick the right actors for your project and how to discover whether an actor really has what it takes to play the part.

AUDITIONING FOR FILM & TV

• A chance for directors to participate in the casting process first hand by working with other actors as they prepare for auditions ranging from One Liners to Day Players to Lead Roles. Learn the basic concepts to look for from Establishing Place & Character to Breaking a Scene down into Units of Action to Emotional Preparation.

REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES

• With the script and casting in place, get the actors prepared to go in front of the camera. Experience quick and effective rehearsal techniques applicable to the short rehearsal schedules available to most film productions.

STAGING

• Delve into one of the director’s most powerful tools, enhance performances and create memorable visual pictures.

SHOT DESIGN AND CAMERA BASICS

• Use the camera as a creative tool, break down a scene into shots, produce shot lists, floor plans and storyboards.

Shooting 101

Three weeks are spent capturing the necessary footage for each student’s project.

THE MASTER SHOT

• Explore the art of the Mise en Scene and how it applies to creating effective Master Shots.

COVERAGE

• Create a greater depth designing and shooting coverage that interfaces effectively with the master shots.

Post-Production 101

The post-production process will be examined from viewing dailies, to rough assembly to final cut, to sound and music. Students will work with a professional editor to cut their scenes.