Directing 101: Making a 5 Shot Film

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Julian Klepper

49:25

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01 trailer.mp4

02:03

02 introduction class overview.mp4

01:34

03 class project.mp4

01:04

04 project example the moment.mp4

03:57

05 writing your scene.mp4

01:27

06 pre production.mp4

05:13

07 directing on set.mp4

13:23

08 the five shots.mp4

04:27

09 directing actors.mp4

08:31

10 lenses visual style.mp4

05:12

11 outro project recap.mp4

02:34

Description

What does a film director actually do behind the camera, and how do they do it?

We go behind the scenes to watch Julian Klepper - filmmaker and film educator - as he takes us through the world of directing film. Following up on his first class on how to make low budget films, in this class we'll go deeper into directing from the technical (e.g. choosing lenses, recording sound) to the emotional (directing actors, setting the vibe on set) as we follow Julian while he directs his short film, "The Moment".

Who is this class for?

This class is a must-watch for anyone who works (or wants to work) in film. Cinema lovers, aspiring filmmakers, actors and video hobbyists will learn how to bring more emotion into video projects and gain a deeper understanding on how great films are made.

For an immersive learning experience, Julian draws on examples from a short film that he wrote and directed specifically for this Skillshare class entitled "The Moment". We'll have a chance to watch the film, then dive deep into key concepts that are crucial for becoming an accomplished film director. By the end of this class, you will have an understanding of everything a director must do on set to create an emotive short film in just 5 shots.

Key Concepts include:

Writing Your Scene
Pre-Production Planning
Directing On Set
The Five Shot technique
Directing Actors
Lenses & Visual Style

See you in class!

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What You'll Learn?

Film & Video
Cinematography
Directing
Filmmaking
Videography
Acting
Creative

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Julian Klepper

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I'm Julian: a filmmaker, film teacher, and the human behind Les Tigres Productions. I direct, write, edit and produce super low budget narrative movies, which I call Smoovies. Smoovies are super short films that are both in part comedic and, part dramatic, and created to purposefully examine larger topics. As of 2019 various Smoovies have screened at the New York City Independent Film Festival, Austin Micro Short Film Festival, and The Houston Comedy Film Festival. I also wrote, directed and starred in the web series: Free Therapy, for which I graciously received the Webfest Award for Best Actor.

Being half Haitian and half Jewish, my work showcases worlds where diversity is paramount and characters often belie cultural stereotypes while still being funny and honest. I am currently making more Smoovies and writing an episodic feature while opening up a live music venue and teaching a comedy/drama class in Sing Sing prison in New York City.

I have spent the last 15 years trying to perfect the super low budget film. That's what brings me to Skillshare, to share how to make incredible low budget movies. If you take my class, I hope that you don't hate me (like my one neighbor who stares at me whenever I wave or give a head nod. He's intense, which I now that I think about, is admirable.)

Check out my website to learn more about my work. Why not check out a few Smoovies while you're at it?

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