FLM 267 Advanced Filmmaking

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 3

Expands on the technical skills acquired in the first two classes emphasizing integrated graphics, special effects, compositing and complex audio mixes. Applies these skills to documentary projects, narrative projects, or both. Includes a studio production component.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of FLM 266; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply advanced project management skills to planning, storyboarding and scripting a film project using computer-based pre-production tools.
Apply professional production techniques, including lighting, composition, shot selection and camera movement to a digital film project.
Identify and interpret the elements of a script.
Direct actors and crew members in the production of a film project.
Create advanced titles, advanced composites and motion graphics that serve the message of the film.
Create advanced audio mixes.
Compress video for web and DVD delivery.
Use industry standard terminology in discussing projects.
Apply copyright and legal practices related to film projects.
Prepare a short film for submission to a local film festival.

Content Outline

Creative Processes
- Story treatment
- Storyboarding and shot plans
- Script writing
Shooting Techniques
- Advanced single-camera
- Three camera studio
- Composition
Audio
- Advanced microphone techniques
- Software-assisted music composition
- ADR and looping
- SFX creation
Digital Editing
- Advanced Color correction
- Advanced Compositing
- Key framing
- Motion graphics
- Integrating PhotoShop and other tools
Publishing
- Advanced DVD creation
- Portable media
- Web
- Flash
Professional Standards
- Ethics
- Copyright
- Plagiarism