FLM 268 Independent Filmmaking

1. Translate story ideas into a workable script. 
2. Identify the production steps required to turn a script into a film. 
3. Apply project management skills to planning, storyboarding and scripting a film using computer-based pre-production tools. 
4. Apply professional production techniques, including lighting, composition, shot selection and camera movement to a digital film project. 
5. Work with actors and crew members in the production of a film project. 
6. Edit film with appropriate digital editing software and techniques.  
7. Create appropriate audio mixes, titles, composites and motion graphics that serve the message of the film. 
8. Compress video for streaming and other industry standard deliverables. 
9. Apply copyright and legal practices related to film projects. 
10. Prepare a short film for submission to a local film festival. 
11. Practice business management and production organization standards.

• Creative Processes 
  • Story treatment  
  • Storyboarding and shot plans 
  • Script writing 
  • Pitching to clients 
• Shooting Techniques 
  • Single-camera 
  • Three camera studio 
  • Composition 
• Working with actors and crew  
  • Casting 
  • Production roles 
• Audio 
  • Microphone techniques 
  • Software-assisted music composition 
  • ADR and looping 
  • SFX creation 
  • Mixing 
  • Mastering 
• Digital Editing 
  • Color correction 
  • Compositing 
  • Keyframing 
  • Motion graphics 
  • Integrating Photoshop and other tools 
  • Create titles 
  • Color grading 
• Publishing 
  • Codec and compression standards  
  • Portable media 
  • Streaming and professional delivery formats 
  • Hosting services 
• Professional Standards 
  • Ethics 
  • Copyright 
  • Plagiarism 
  • Submitting a film to a festival 
• Business management and organization standards 
  • Budgeting and line items 
  • Staying in the black 
  • Funding sources 
  • Working with clients for deliverables 
  • Contracts