Digital Movie Making
This course provides a complete overview of digital filmmaking, covering pre-production, production, and post-production processes. Students learn film terminology, camera techniques, shot structure, storyboarding, production roles, scheduling, budgeting, and project management. Screenings support understanding of cinematic language and narrative structure.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Understand production roles, film terminology, and filmmaking stages.
- Develop pre-production materials including storyboards, shot lists, and call sheets.
- Apply camera basics, shot types, and production workflow.
- Manage post-production processes, including editing, continuity, and final delivery.
- Execute a complete short digital film from planning to screening.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01Introduction to Filmmaking & Major Film Screenings
- 02Roles & Responsibilities in Film Production
- 03Film Terminology & Cinematic Language
- 04Understanding Shot Types & Camera Basics
- 05Pre-Production: Script, Planning & Research
- 06Pre-Production: Storyboarding & Shot Breakdown
- 07Production Stage: Crew Workflow & Direction
- 08 · MidtermProduction Stage: Camera Operation & Set Management
- 09Post-Production: Editing Workflow & Continuity
- 10Post-Production: Sound, Color & Final Output
- 11Budgeting, Scheduling & Production Resources
- 12Call Sheets & Production Paperwork
- 13PPM (Pre-Production Meeting) Booklet Preparation
- 14Production Management Techniques
- 15Film Screenings & Critical Analysis
- 16Final Film Project Development & Execution
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
§ 03 Final project
Students will produce a 6-8 minute documentary demonstrating all stages of digital filmmaking.
Deliverables
- Pre-production package (storyboard, shot list, call sheet, budget).
- A fully shot and edited documentary.
- Final PPM booklet and production documentation.
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