Intro to Filmmaking

Students will learn how to tell stories through the use of visual mediums. Students will look at composition, framing, blocking and camera positions and how to engage an audience. Working with images, students will learn the basics of how to tell a story on screen.

Students will learn about the role of the Director, how to communicate with actors and the key collaborative relationships which are at the core of filmmaking.

Students will get to understand the importance of shooting for the edit and be introduced to the craft of editing.

Students will learn the basics of camera, lighting and sound to enable the production of short filmed exercise.

Students will collaborate across their group to prep, shoot and edit a short filmed exercise.

Minimum Age: 18 at the start of the course.

This course is open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

In order to get the most out of the course, you should be able to both speak and write in English to a reasonable standard.

Please be aware that we have a limited number of places available for each course intake and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Duration: Two Days Full-Time.
• Location: MetFilm School Campus at Ealing Studios.

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