Actors! Make Your Own Movie (Flex)
Choreography by Rae
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In this 8 week course students will use their acting skills and creativity to make their short movies.
Class experience
Calling all actors and content creators! Join this slef-paced class to learn how to create your own mini movie. Go beyond creating random Tik Tok videos and start creating short videos that will not only improve your acting skills, but also help you stand out as an actor online. Casting directors don't search social media looking for funny videos of actors doing "instant" clothing changes or seek out YouTube accounts of kids showing off their gaming skills. Instead of using social media to...
9 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Getting Started with Video EditingA brief introduction regarding what to expect in this course, why actors might want to make their own videos, how making mini movies differs from TikToks and social media content, and a tutorial on how understanding Canva's editing tools.Week 2Lesson 2Plan your work: Concept & StoryboardingStudents are guided through how to write out a story concept and how to storyboard their ideas in Canva.Week 3Lesson 3Shooting: Camera Angles and Moving CamerasA brief walk through of how to tell a story using different camera angles, plus how to edit video footage in Canva.Week 4Lesson 4Lighting: Creative LightingA brief walk through on how to establish mood through lighting, as well as the importance of mood in storytelling.Week 5Lesson 5Textures: Incorporating the SensesA brief walk through on how to incorporate the five senses in storytelling and how they can impact mood.Week 6Lesson 6Sound: Music and FeelingA brief walk through on how to manipulate sound and how to edit audio in Canva.Week 7Lesson 7Perspective: Understanding P.O.V.A brief walk through on how to different shots can change the audiences point of view as well as how distance from the subject and further establish mood.Week 8Lesson 8Visual Tricks: Playing Dual RolesA brief walk through on how to different shots can change the audiences point of view as well as how distance from the subject and further establish mood. Review of how to layer videos in Canva.Lesson 9Bonus Video: A Few Final Tips & TricksA few final editing trips (pdf)
To create original content which can enhance their acting skills and develop an understanding of how a movie is made.
I have worked as a professional actress and performance artist for well over a decade. I love acting and have been fortunate enough to travel throughout the United States as a paid actor. When I’m not performing, I can be found in schools directing the school play and teaching young actors how to bring characters to life. I have worked as a casting director, director, assistant director, choreographer, writer, producer, and as an actor. As an actor, I know how important it is to continue to practice your craft and I'm excited to help other young actors by providing a safe and fun class.
Homework Offered
Each week, students will be responsible for creating videos that may range from 1 minute to 5 minutes. Students may choose to spend as little as 20 minutes recording and editing the work or an hour. It is up to each student.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students who choose to share their work on the class page, will receive feedback from the instructor.Grades Offered
Students will need: - a free Canva account - a recording device (such as a smartphone, camera, or video camera) - if not using editing on a smartphone, then an electronic device to transfer their video to Canva for editing
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We accept storylines that deal with themes such as monsters, murder, bullying, love, and fear-- each student will be responsible for creating their story. Participants must be mature enough to understand that referencing a murder or violence is a part of the character's imaginary world. We do cannot accept projects from students that use guns as props. While violence may be mentioned or alluded to, videos from students should not include any physical violence to humans or animals. Any video posted to the class that violates this policy will be removed immediately and the family of that student will be notified. A second violation of this policy will result in the student being removed from the course. Students will also be encouraged to use supplies at home to bring their character to life. Suggestions for supplies may include: wear a hat, wear sunglasses, bring a book as a prop. Students will not be asked to buy anything for class.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(582)
Choreography by Rae has been creating self-confidence boosting programming since 2015. We're more than just movement. Academic and Life Skills: - Creative Writing - Essay Writing - Tutoring - Decluttering & Organization - Storytime Coding &...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $99 for all content9 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 11-16
