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Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making a Short Film
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About Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making a Short Film
Class Intro :: Learn Indie Filmmaking
Class Project
Your Idea
Idea Tool :: Fairy Tale
Breakdown and the 3 Acts
Theme :: The most Important tool
Make Poster For Your Film
Genre :: Identify Your Genre
Outline
Outline Tool :: Change
Outline Tool :: Storyboard
Bonus :: Using Keywords
Screenplay
Screenplay Format
Bonus :: Screenplay Format II
Screenplay :: Physical Expression
Screenplay :: Writing Demo
Bonus :: Exposition Story
Bonus :: Exposition Dialogue
Bonus :: Character Development
Create A Film Proposal For Financiers
Production
Cinematography :: Visual Style
Cinematography :: Angle Tool
Cinematography :: Making A Shot List
Sound Recording
Bonus :: Low-Budget Camera Tips
Three Acts Of A Film Moment
Bonus :: Metaphors General Introduction
Using Metaphors To Express Your Story :: Bonus
Metaphor Dialogue Example
Metaphors in Cinematography
Directing
Film Directing :: Preparation
Directing Tools : Failsafe and Blocking
Bonus :: Directing Focus
Bonus :: Tips on Directing Actors
Editing
Editing Process & First Impressions
Edit :: Final Cut Pro
Edit :: Real Time Edit Sprint
Edit :: Davinci Resolve
Color
Bonus :: Editing Example: "Racing"
Bonus :: Coloring Example: "Racing"
Bonus :: Edit Example: Mini-Story
Exporting Your Film
Export :: exporting your film and making backups
Lesson Recap
Thank You & Goodbye
What You Will Learn?
- My name is Olaf, I am a do-it-yourself filmmaker with over two-decade experience. Through my film career, I've directed actors like Academy Nominee Florence Pugh (Black Widow, Little Women), James Cosmo (Braveheart), Johnathan Price (Brazil), Michael Imperioli (Sopranos), JJ Field (Captain America), to name a few..
- > Note: IF YOU FINISH this class, you're eligible for my free Film Seminar via Zoom every Saturday, visit my website in my profile for more information..
- In this class, I'll share all the tools that I've learned by completing twelve feature films. In this step-by-step guide to Indie Filmmaking, you'll teach yourself how to complete a short film independently through manageable action steps.
- [BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER CLASS ON INDIE FILMMAKING].
- This class is for anyone who is starting or has done a couple of film projects; in either case, this class will deepen your understanding of creative filmmaking. Your Class Project is doing a 1-3 minute short film. .
- Every filmmaker is unique, and because of that, I'll share the fundamentals of what I've learned - for you to develop your optimal workflow. All you need for this class is a camera, something to write on, and a computer to edit your film. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this class:.
- Everything starts with your Idea, and that's where we'll start. We'll dive into tools like Theme and Genre to extract it. We'll explore how to Outline before you start writing your Screenplay. We'll discuss Production, Cinematography, and Directing before hitting the post-production phase..
- This course will not only demystify the filmmaking process, but it'll also illuminate your creative strengths and help you identify areas of improvement as an Indie Filmmaker..
- This class comes with a certificate. When you've completed your film, you can send it to me for review and you'll receive a confirmation of completion..
- [BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER CLASS ON INDIE FILMMAKING].
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- Testimonials .
- - "Olaf's experience and compassion is a unique resource for all who are open and ready" Giancarlo Esposito, actor, Breaking Bad.
- - "Olaf's coaching helped me realize I was ready to write my first film. What for many years seemed daunting, became possible because of his expertise and warrior spirit." Suilma Rodriguez, actress.
- - "Olaf's ability to see beyond the surface is like conjuring. I am forever grateful for his pragmatic, and expansive guidance." Jesse Megan Eidsness, CEO of Wild Love Apothecary.
- - "I mentored Olaf and I'm happy he's spreading his wisdom" Dr. Jeff Spencer, The Cornerman Coach.