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BBC Maestro

Filmmaking

via BBC Maestro

Overview

Join Edgar as he shares his many different approaches to filmmaking – from his indie roots to Hollywood hits – and ultimately helps you get your film made and seen.
  • Write your screenplay
  • Get your film funded and work with low budgets
  • Choose the perfect soundtrack
  • Learn to direct actors
  • Use kinetic editing for dramatic effect
  • Pitch your film to the right festivals

Syllabus

  • Filmmaking Introduction
  • A brief history of film
  • Beginnings and education
  • Advice to aspiring filmmakers
  • Writing to direct
  • Writing: the process
  • Genre
  • Style
  • Storyboards and animatics
  • Getting your film made
  • Form and content
  • Casting and directing actors
  • Locations
  • Costume design
  • Cinematography
  • First day on set
  • Music
  • Sound design
  • Filming action sequences
  • Production design
  • Editing
  • TV vs features
  • Filmmaking in collaboration
  • Getting your film seen
  • Ask me anything
  • Q & A
  • In conclusion

Taught by

Edgar Wright

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