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Film Study & Youtube Movie-Making (Self-Paced Class)

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!
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
Average rating:
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
This 4 Lesson Self-Paced class 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, plus do activities 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 encouraged to create and share home-made movies during the class, using the concepts we learn!

This is a Self-Paced class with no live meetings. Each of the 4 Lessons includes a pre-recorded Lesson Video (plus an Optional Worksheet for comprehension) with accompanying Discussion posts, where students will do activities and engage in a back-and-forth with the teacher. 

Students are also welcome to message me or arrange Q&A or live "office hours" for additional support.

I also offer this as a Live Class, if your student prefers that method of instruction: https://outschool.com/classes/film-study-and-youtube-movie-making-JT0olP6k#usu529M6QA

See you in class!

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Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Cinematography: Shots
 We'll see close-ups, aerial shots, tracking shots, and more in famous movies. Students will share example clips of each from their favorite movies and/or home movies. 
18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Cinematography, Part II: Cuts
 Featuring montage, time lapse, jump cut, and more of your favorite examples. Students will share more example clips. 
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
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. 
22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
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! 
24 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Parental Guidance
some video clips may contain mild violence but can be substituted for alternatives upon request
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
I teach a well-received live version of this class and want to make it available as a Self-Paced Class. 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 lover 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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