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CreativeLive

The Cinematic Filmmaking Workshop

via CreativeLive

Overview

ABOUT RJ'S CLASS:

Join RJ Bruni from Wildist for a 3-part workshop intensive designed for you to walk away with your own compelling short film. Learn the essential elements to build your vision – then bring it to life through pre-pro, production, and post.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Make a short film from start-to-finish
  • Control emotion and energy with camera movement
  • Select different types of camera support & how your choice can affect the story
  • Direct talent to align with vision for film
  • Pre production can take your films from good to great
  • Create polished edits complete with mixing & sound design

Syllabus

  • Meet RJ
  • Welcome to the Workshop
  • Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention
  • Camera Settings for Filmmaking
  • Prime Lenses vs Zoom
  • The Importance of Audio
  • Upgrading Your Camera
  • Handheld vs Stabilizer vs Tripod
  • Filmmaking Accessories
  • Document Your Life
  • Shooting with Different Mediums
  • Assignment 01: Creating a Visual Sequence
  • Your Purpose in Storytelling
  • Finding a Story
  • Difference Between Good and Great: Pre Production
  • Planning Our Film
  • Planning Our Scenes
  • Mood Boards / Pitch Deck
  • Assignment 02: Planning Your Project
  • Building Intimacy On Set
  • Directing Talent
  • Director's Chair: Day One
  • Director's Chair: Day Two
  • Director's Chair: Day Three
  • Assignment: Leave It All In The Field
  • Intro to Editing
  • Ingesting Media
  • Director's Cut
  • Choosing Music
  • Sound Design
  • Color Grading
  • Assignment: Editing Your Film
  • Live Feedback Session

Taught by

RJ Bruni

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