Learn how to create better video content through film language
What you will learn
Understand how reading film improves film making
Learn how to read film
Identify aspects of film narrative
Learn about mise en scene
Learn about shot sequencing
Learn about continuity editing style
Learn how to storyboard
Learn about space and light
Why take this course?
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👨🎬 **Course Instructor:** Tim Flood
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**Course Description:**
Filmmaking is an art form that, like music, has its own language and rules. Just as a composer wouldn’t start by writing a symphony without understanding the basics of melody and harmony, you shouldn’t jump into creating video content without first grasping the ‘notes’ of filmmaking. This course is your musical sheet to mastering this art form.
**What You’ll Learn:**
– **The Fundamentals of Film Reading:** Learn to analyze a frame with precision, discerning the filmmaker’s intentions and craft.
– **Understanding Filmmaking Tools:** Discover how filmmakers have been engaging audiences for over a century through storytelling techniques that stand the test of time.
– **The Power of Storyboards:** Explore why nearly all films use storyboards and how you can create them to visualize your ideas before shooting.
– **Editing Mastery:** Delve into the world of continuity editing and understand why shot sequence is critical in telling a compelling story.
– **Mobile Filmmaking Skills:** Equip yourself with the skills to produce short films using just a mobile device, making filmmaking accessible to everyone.
**Who Is This Course For?**
This course is designed for content creators on platforms like YouTube, as well as educators and professionals looking to enhance their video content. It’s perfect for anyone aiming to create videos that not only look professional but also resonate with audiences on a deeper level.
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**Engaging an Audience:**
Learn the secrets behind what makes us keep watching. The language of film is key to understanding how filmmakers engage and captivate an audience. We’ll explore concepts like:
– **Point of View:** Understand how filmmakers use camera angles, framing, and composition to guide your perspective.
– **Storytelling Techniques:** Analyze how masters like Alfred Hitchcock craft suspenseful narratives that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
– **Mise-en-Scene:** Discover how the arrangement of characters, props, and setting within the frame creates meaning and holds our attention without us even realizing it.
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**Neuroscience in Filmmaking:**
With a modern understanding of neuroscience, we can say that the concept of ‘suspension of disbelief’ is no longer sufficient to explain how our minds engage with film. This course will unveil how the films we watch tap into our very thoughts and feelings.
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**Your Instructor:**
Tim Flood, a seasoned expert with over 25 years in film education and training from the BBC, is here to guide you through every aspect of film language. He has dedicated his career to helping others understand and utilize the powerful tools of filmmaking to create better videos.
With Tim’s guidance, you’ll learn not just how to make videos, but how to craft content that stands out from the crowd, using the established language of film in innovative ways. Enroll now and start your journey toward becoming a master filmmaker! 🎬✨