Introduction to Film Production
Course Description
This course is designed for anyone interested in movie creation and digital editing. In this hands-on course you will develop an understanding of how to create informational, entertaining, and dramatic movies and presentations. Students will use the software program Final Cut to create a short film, commercials, a music video, and a feature film. Students also have the opportunity to enter their films in several student film festivals and contests.
Our Units and Projects
PreProduction. Production. Post Production.
This is your PROJECTS section. It's a great place to access the files shared in class, the assignment documents, rubrics, examples and more! Also included are tutorial videos to help students navigate all three stages of film production.
Shot Types, Camera Angles, Camera Movements, Composition
UNIT ONE
Resources PACKET
VIDEO Resources
Scavenger Hunt PROJECT
PreProduction, Storyboarding, Sequencing
UNIT TWO
Storyboarding Activity
Sequencing Videos
Sequencing Activity
Action Sequence PROJECT
Storytelling and Editing for an Audience/Purpose
UNIT THREE
Character Sketch Activity
3-Act Story VIDEO
3-Act Story Activity
Short Film/Trailer PROJECT
Music Video Production
UNIT FOUR
Commercial, PSA Production
UNIT FIVE
Electronic News Gathering
UNIT SIX