Features Overview
Today's Goal
After a brief check-in, students will shoot their short films! Teachers are available for the entire session to call for on-set help & advice. Students will submit their footage via Google Drive at the end of the day.
D.I.Y. SHOOTING TUTORIALS
SMART PHONE CAMERA
An in-depth introduction to the app “ProMovie”
DIY CAMERA RIGS
3 different types of camera rigs you can create for cheap to help you get stable and professional looking footage.
DIY CINEMATOGRAPHY
How to use your camera angles, movements, and setting to help tell your story.
DIY LIGHTING
Different ways you can use DIY lighting setups to shape the look of your movie.
Head down to the bottom of this page to check out the RESOURCES section for a new collection of curated videos about all aspects of DIY Production!
Shoot first round of footage for Your short film
RESOURCES
Blocking & Shot Composition
Studio Binder talks about how proper blocking can enhance, and even condense, your shots.
iPhone Cinematography
Film Riot breaks gives their take on iPhone Cinematography using an app called “FilmicPro”
Cheap Filmmaking Tools
(content warning - some horror content)
Shazam! director, David F. Sandberg, gives his professional advice on cheap filmmaking tools and alternatives.
Simple Lighting Techniques
Aputure is another great resource for all things lighting. They are a professional lighting company with some amazing products, but the concepts in this video can be applied to any lights that you own (clamp lights, lamps, flashlights, etc.)
iPhone Audio Recording
FStoppers talk about how to effectively use your iPhone’s VoiceMemo app to record clean audio for your movie.
