Production 101: Learn to Write, Film, Direct and Act

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Lisa McCastle-Waring

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1 - Introduction and Screenwriting Part 1.mp4

16:12

2 - 2-Labeled-Script-Workshop.pdf

2 - Screenwriting Part 2.mp4

14:45

3 - 3-Breakdown-Script-Workshop-Pk-Pg-A.pdf

3 - Preproduction Part 1.mp4

11:30

4 - Preproduction Part 2.mp4

11:47

5 - 4-Set-up-Schedule-Wkshp-Pk-Pg-B.pdf

5 - Directing Part 1.mp4

14:25

6 - Directing Part 2.mp4

11:26

7 - Acting.mp4

15:53

Description

A beginner’s guide for those who want a fundamental understanding of how each part of production functions.

What You'll Learn?

How to craft ideas, plot, characters and dialogue for screenplays
The importance of production design and how it influences visual storytelling
The difference with camera shots and angles and when to use them.
Tips on how actors approach and analyze characters

Who is this for?

Anyone interested in screenwriting, producing, directing, acting or ALL OF THEM

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Never written a screenplay or been to film school? Unfamiliar with the industry and its jargon? No worries! This crash course will provide you with foundational knowledge and understanding you need to formulate an idea and bring it to life on film.

Along with the basics, this course walks you step by step into each segment of screenwriting, producing, directing and acting with examples, insight and tools.

This course provides 7 videos that explore four key components of filmmaking. This includes:

Â· Screenwriting
o Crafting an idea start to finish
o Exploring the elements of the 3-act and 6-act structures of film and television
o Aspects of character and dialogue

Â· Pre-production
o Elements of a script that attract producers
o Essential crew members and their roles and responsibilities
o The importance of production design and how it influences visual storytelling
o Criteria for obtaining locations for filming

Â· Directing
o How to estimate shooting time for a scene
o How to plan shots and camera movements for your film project and how they play into the story
o Methods for working with actors

Â· Acting
o How to approach and analyze characters
o Tips on how to improve performances and embody the character

This course also includes sample worksheets, contracts and a glossary. (I am not a lawyer, and these sample contracts are not legal advice).
Who this course is for:
Anyone interested in screenwriting, producing, directing, acting or ALL OF THEM

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I am an independent filmmaker with a degree in Motion Picture Production Technology from Palm Beach State College and the owner of NXG Global Productions, a production company located in South Florida.I have written, produced, directed and edited several films, series, commercials and music videos. My company also provides services for filmmakers in need of scripts, pre-production packages, crew for hire and editing.I have served as a unit production manager on multiple projects and currently have a documentary and season 2 of my own series, “The Zombie Chronicles,” in post-production.As a filmmaker who understands the challenges of filmmaking, it has always been my mission and that of the company to not only create quality and thought provoking work, but to elevate other creatives along the way. My goal is to empower, inspire and educate.

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