Film & Video Production

The film & video production short course is ideal for learners looking to gain more insight into digital film making, workflows and overall phases of the production planning process.

This hands-on course will help prepare any individual who wish to write, produce, film and edit their own projects in a broad industry, ranging from Short Films, Music Videos, Documentaries, Corporate Films and many other forms of Multimedia based industries.

Computers and Components:

It is very important to understand your computer machine and all the components it requires in order to perform at its best. We will breakdown and analyse different movie making techniques, as well as how to setup a project with a tidy workflow.

Fundamentals of Writing:

Writing is one of the key disciplines to successful storytelling. It’s the blueprint to showcasing your idea through a visual medium. Here we focus on formatting and drafting of creative outlines and story ideas. We learn about the industry standards and how important it is to generate ideas and how to move it forward into pre-production. Content is king.

Pre Production:

Production planning is key to execution. We take a look at how to prepare yourself for film and video production. Scheduling, budgeting and visual referencing form key essentials in the pre-production phase. The students will learn the importance of preparation and how to manage workflow in a professional manner.

Production:

“Lights, camera, action.” This is the all-important stage where most of the risks should’ve been mitigated by planning. The students will learn on-set etiquette, terms, role-play and execution. Hands-on practical exercises will look at how to light, setup and operate a DSLR camera, plus general on-set workflow.

Post Production:

Once the “film is in the can” and into edit suite, we look at different editing techniques and how they amplify the way your content is presented. Hands-on practical sessions on Final Cut Pro X will teach you how to cut footage together and export high quality video once your film or video is completed.

Deliverables:

Film and Video is an industry with high quality control and standards. Clients are strict in the way their content should be delivered. We look at expectable standards and what is needed in order to run your business successfully.