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Film Study & Youtube Movie-Making

Completed by 246 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Course
Join us in learning about the behind-the-scenes magic of making movies and how we can use those tricks to make our own home-made movies for YouTube or other platforms!
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(1,505 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
3-7 learners per class
50 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
This course is perfect for aspiring filmmakers and movie editors, as well as artists of all kinds and students who just love movies and want to know how they're made. 

We'll watch clips from classics like Star Wars and Hitchcock, modern hits like Marvel and Lord of the Rings, and your own clips to learn: 

-cinematography: shots (close-ups, tracking, etc) and cuts

-stylistic effects like the use of shadow in film noir

-special effects like CGI and green screens

-which movie-magic tricks you can use for your own home-made movies

Students are welcome to share their home-made movies in class! 

Finally, I recommend checking out my Teacher Profile, especially my Teaching Philosophy section, to make sure this is a fit for your student. 

I also offer this as a Self-Paced Class, if your student prefers that method of instruction: https://outschool.com/classes/film-study-and-youtube-movie-making-LKV8kcPr#usu529M6QA

See you in class!

Class listing photo by Jeremy Yap on Unsplash

Syllabus

3 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Cinematography: Shots & Cuts
 We'll see close-ups, aerial shots, tracking shots, and more in famous movies. 

Cuts features montage, time lapse, and jump cuts. Plus, we'll share examples of each from our favorite movies and/or home movies. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Stylistic Effects & Practical Special Effects
 Stylistic effects includes using shadow, distortion, and transitions. Then, we begin special effects by seeing practical special effects in action: like stop-motion animation and animatronics. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Post-production Special Effects & more Home Movies
 We'll end with post-production special effects (green screens, CGI, etc.) and you're welcome to share updates on any home movies you're making! 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Some video clips (all from Youtube) may contain mild violence but can be substituted for alternatives upon request
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2018
4.8
1505reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
I studied film and cinematography in high school, made several short films for those classes, and edit videos as part of my professional freelancing. I'm a film buff who watches movies across all eras and from around the world. I’m excited to explore the magic of filmmaking with you!

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