Intro to Filmmaking
After you've taken Intro to Photography and Introduction to Editing you are ready to combine your skills to become a filmmaker. We will film and edit a new video each week with different genres like music videos, documentaries, commercials, movie trailers, and more!
This class is the ultimate way to learn to make fun videos and movies.
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7-14 or 15+ Years Old
1 Hour Per Class
10 Weekly Classes
Max 20 Students
$25 USD
Per week per student
Class Experience
What Will You Get Out Of Class?
During our courses we stimulate curiosity for learning and exploring rather than focusing on test scores or grades.
In order to set our students up for a lifetime of creative learning we show them how to take something they know, try it, and to figure out how to improve on it.
Each week, students will learn creative new filmmaking theory, share their videos from the previous week, as well as encourage and chat with classmates from around the world.
During our courses we stimulate curiosity for learning and exploring rather than focusing on test scores or grades.
In order to set our students up for a lifetime of creative learning we show them how to take something they know, try it, and to figure out how to improve on it.
Each lesson has a homework assignment which means that we will each be making a short video between each class.
During our courses we stimulate curiosity for learning and exploring rather than focusing on test scores or grades.
In order to set our students up for a lifetime of creative learning we show them how to take something they know, try it, and to figure out how to improve on it.
Students will learn how to give encouraging feedback to each other. While sharing their video is optional, it is highly encouraged. Our Zoom classroom is a safe space to share your art without fear of judgement. Replacing perfectionism with confidence is a key focus of this class. Students will develop skills and creativity!
During our courses we stimulate curiosity for learning and exploring rather than focusing on test scores or grades.
In order to set our students up for a lifetime of creative learning we show them how to take something they know, try it, and to figure out how to improve on it.
The instructor will answer questions, model encouraging feedback, and help students grow healthy mindsets throughout the class. Grow in your character, confidence, and creativity!
During our courses we stimulate curiosity for learning and exploring rather than focusing on test scores or grades.
In order to set our students up for a lifetime of creative learning we show them how to take something they know, try it, and to figure out how to improve on it.
Students will learn new skills each class, and examples of topics include:
- Write a creative script for a new video using only your imagination and some notes!
- Learn to convert your photography skill into a cinematography skill! Video is like moving photos so we'll learn how to master the movement!
- Discover what it takes to find a good location for a video.
- Dive deeper into story structure and the secret sauce that makes videos so fun to watch.
- Learn to work with actors and how to get a good performance with them.
- Make your audience sit on the edge of their seat by improving in your understanding of tension and release!
- Learn how to use character arcs to make your characters likable and enjoyable to watch.
- Learn to make a production efficient by using the correct order of block, light, rehearse, shoot.
- Learn how to set up a video screening for feedback or for an audience!
During our courses we stimulate curiosity for learning and exploring rather than focusing on test scores or grades.
In order to set our students up for a lifetime of creative learning we show them how to take something they know, try it, and to figure out how to improve on it.
At the end of the course we will hold an art show where the students can show their favorite videos made during the class and tell us why they like their video. Friends and family are invited!
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Teacher Expertise
Each instructor at Skill Forge is a creative professional. They are selected for their expertise in their field and because they are a good example of balance in their life. The Skill Forge method of instruction trains students to be able to think and problem solve creatively and collaboratively.
We are on a mission to empower kids and adults to become lifelong learners, who are confident in their creativity so they can express themselves, help others, and gain a skill that they'll always be have and will constantly be improving in.
We facilitate an inclusive learning environment.
We encourage students to not get caught up in perfectionism but rather to enjoy the process, which further unleashes creativity.
About the Instructor of Intro to Filmmaking:
🎨 Robbie Patton. Robbie has been making videos since middle school but really started to take it seriously while he was in Audio Video at Patterson Bethel. His 6 years as an Editor/Director there plus his experience as a professional freelance filmmaker now enable him to teach real techniques that are actually used in commercial videos and feature films. Plus he likes to make it fun so students can expect to have a blast with what they learn.
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Homework
During class, students will be given instruction with directions on how to to do the homework, which will be a weekly video challenge, and there will be plenty of room for creativity. They will submit the video to share with the class.
While sharing the video is optional, it is highly encouraged. Our Zoom classroom is a safe space to share your art without fear of judgement. Replacing perfectionism with confidence is a key focus of this class. Students will develop skills and creativity!
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Equipment List
Students will provide their own camera of any kind. This can be a phone, iPad, DSLR, Mirrorless ect. They will also need an computer and a video editing application. This can be a the same app used in Intro to Video Editing or a new one that you purchase on your own and you feel comfortable using.
Feel free to ask your instructor for any advice when choosing which equipment to start with.
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Progress
There are no tests, but students will be given encouraging and helpful feedback so that they can grow their confidence and improve their skills.
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Time Committment
1 hour per week in class, and some time outside of class for homework. After the course we will have a class art show so put it in your calendar and invite your friends and family to attend!
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Curriculum by Week
Week 1 - Cinematography
Week 2 - Story Structure
Week 3 - Sound
Week 4 - Writing the Script
Week 5 - Locations
Week 6 - Working With Actors
Week 7 - Writing Dialogue
Week 8 - Tension and Release
Week 9 - Set Design and Decorating
Week 10 - Write, Shoot, Edit, Repeat.
Week 10 - Post curriculum Art show