Brief Introduction
Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.Course Summary
Explore the art of filmmaking and learn about the key elements of storytelling, cinematography, and sound design in this engaging course.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the art and science of making films
- Discover the key elements of storytelling, cinematography, and sound design
- Get hands-on experience creating your own short film
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different elements of filmmaking and how they work together to create a compelling story
- Be able to apply the principles of cinematography to create visually stunning shots
- Gain hands-on experience in film production and develop your own short film
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of film
- Access to a camera and editing software
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Film Production: Behind the Scenes of Feature Filmmaking
- The Business of Film
- Screenwriting: Writing Your First Screenplay
Related Education Paths
- Advanced Filmmaking Certification Program
- Digital Filmmaking Certification Program
- Film Production Certification Program
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is for anyone interesting in filmmaking. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker or a film fan who wants to understand more about what happens behind-the-scenes, this course from the internationally acclaimed National Film and Television School will have something for you.
Outline
- A Passion for Film Introduction Making films Short film case study Useful resources Short film of the week- Skyborn Reflections Having Vision: Telling Stories Plot and theme Working from a variety of material Short film of the week: Kingsland The vision and the market Reflections An Accumulation of Decisions Getting practical On location Short film of the week: The Mass of Men Equipment Reflections Breaking Down a Scene On the shoot The camera Short film of the week- Butterfly Reflections Transitions in Time and Space Editing for storytelling Structure Short film of the week- Echo The challenge of the edit Reflection Music and Sound in Film Capturing sound Making music Featured short film of the week: 'The Hill Farm' Reflection
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews about the Explore Filmmaking course on FutureLearn. Users have generally enjoyed the course and found it to be informative and engaging. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical assignments that allow students to apply what they have learned.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course content
- Practical assignments that allow students to apply what they have learned
- Great instructor
- Good pacing of the course
- Easy to navigate platform
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Not enough focus on technical aspects of filmmaking
- Not enough interaction with other students
- No opportunity for feedback on assignments
- Some video resources were outdated
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