Course Info

Introduction to the Filmmaker's Journey
10 sessions / 3 hours per session

For those who aspire to be filmmakers, this is your chance to make your own short film - learn how to write, direct, shoot and edit your own short film in ten sessions.

Participants in this course will learn both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking - including scriptwriting, cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. We will also review examples of different genres, including narrative, documentary and experimental, drawing inspiration from short films and features made locally and internationally. You will produce a own short film during the course, using a prosumer digital video camera and Final Cut Pro editing software.

Guided by industry professionals with more than 27 years of experience together, this workshop is your first step in the exciting filmmaking journey!

Schedule	Oct 7 - Dec 9, every Tues, 700pm to 1000pm (Note: Session 6 is an in-class production session on Nov 8, Sat, 1000am to 100pm. There is a production break between Nov 9 - 17 to allow participants to work on their films.)
Instructors	Lillian Wang Lillian Wang is a freelance filmmaker who has written and directed for short films and television. She began her career as a sitcom writer at Mediacorp Studios before returning to school and graduating with an MFA in film directing and production from the University of California, Los Angeles. Most recently, she has been directing for television as well as writing feature film scripts, including Fallen, a participating project in the 2006 Pusan Promotion Plan, for LebrocquyFraser Productions. Pok Yue Weng Yue Weng has more than a decade of experience in the media production industry working with illustrious cinematographers like Willie Tang and Gary Wapshott. Having been involved in many major Singapore and Hong Kong film productions, his production credits include The Road Less Travelled, The Tree and many other film projects and television commercials. Yue Weng co-owns The Creative Room, and directed superDONG, a short film which screened at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes in 2007.
Fees	S$700
Pre-Reqs	None. Prosumer DV camera, accessories and tapes provided.

Course Overview
Session 1	Introduction The basis of filmmaking: Storytelling Imagery: Still and moving images Pre-production / production / post-production Intro to crew / roles and responsibilities
Session 2	Preparing to Film Storytelling techniques Film terminology and formats Scriptwriting Visualizing / storyboarding Pre-production: Script / casting / location / sets / wardrobe / scheduling
Session 3	Practical Session Camera handling Composition and framing Using accessories: lenses / tripod / gels
Session 4	Practical Session Basic lighting and basic sound
Session 5	Roles in Film Production Review of assignment Producing (funding and budget) Directing Art direction Scripting Lateral thinking
Session 6	In-Class Production and Consultation *There will be a one week production break following this session
Session 7	Post-Production 1: Editing Intro to the art of editing Intro to Final Cut Pro Digitising your footage
Session 8	Post-Production 2: Editing Creating an assembly and rough cut Editing tools Editing for story, pacing and rhythm Importing graphics and music Basic sound editing
Session 9	Post-Production 3: Editing Review of rough cut and one-on-one consultation In-class edit
Session 10	Post-Production 4: Completing your Edit Fine cutting Intro to transitions and effects Adding titles Basic colour correction Outputting your film: printing to tape and exporting to Quicktime