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Film Study & Youtube Movie-Making
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,465)
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!
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...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Cinematography: Shots & CutsWe'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.Week 2Lesson 2Stylistic Effects & Practical Special EffectsStylistic 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.Week 3Lesson 3Post-production Special Effects & more Home MoviesWe'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!
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!
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some video clips (all from Youtube) may contain mild violence but can be substituted for alternatives upon request
Joined April, 2018
4.8
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
About me: _______________________ I'm from Falls Church, VA and currently live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I hold a BS in Marketing and Business Management from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and an MA in Higher & Professional...
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Group Class
$12
weekly or $36 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 243 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-7 learners per class
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