HDS FILM FEST WORKSHOP

March 12, 2021 - 1:30-3:00pm

Here are the Zoom recordings from the 3/12 session:

• Speaker View with Shared Screen
• Gallery View

3 STAGES OF FILM PRODUCTION

PRE-PRODUCTION

• Discussion of pre-production resources
  • shot list vs. storyboarding vs. scripting
  • Kurt Vonnegut on the shapes of stories

PRODUCTION

Framing and composition

• Framing
  • Common shot lengths
    • Close - intimate, conveys strong emotion of character
    • Medium - emphasizes both the character and environment
    • Long - situates the audience in the character's environment

Lighting

• In-home lighting
  • Using natural light
  • Using one or two lights from around your house

Sound

• Audio capture techniques

POST-PRODUCTION

Video editing

• Final Cut Pro X
  • Constructing a basic story from available clips
  • Asynchronous sound & music beds
  • J & L cuts
  • Titles

Animation

• After Effects
  • Titles/Text tool
  • Keyframing
  • Masking

PEOPLE

Today's workshop features:

• Casey - Learning Lab Studio Coordinator
• Mike - Learning Lab Media Production Coordinator

Finally, if you ever have any questions, about these, or other media programs please reach out using help.learninglab.xyz, or contact the Lamont Media Lab, which is providing virtual office hours and help too!