Get Ready to Film! – an Introduction to Movie Making at Home
This is a fun, introductory 3-session course aimed at students who want to begin to investigate how to capture great movie footage and sound at home using tablets, phones and digital devices.
Mrs. Hilton
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5.0
Number of reviews:(206)
Rising Star
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students are encouraged to participate in different activities outside the classroom, including capturing video and audio footage of their own. They are welcome to share their footage in the classroom or privately for feedback. It is not essential that students complete the activities, but completion is designed to reinforce the content of each session.Class Experience
This is a fun, introductory 3-session course aimed at students who want to begin to investigate how to capture great movie footage and sound at home using tablets, phones and digital devices. Each session will start with a warmup activity and includes opportunities for hands on activities. Participation is not essential but warmly encouraged. > Session 1: This session will encourage students to examine different film genres and to consider the different job roles available within the film industry. We will investigate how footage can be captured using different types of camera shots and angles. The session will close with an onscreen quiz and prop challenge. > Session 2: This session focuses on the role of storyboarding in film design and students will be given the opportunity to storyboard a short sequence. The role of music will be examined, and students will listen to and select appropriate music clips for different film settings. Students will be introduced to some of the hardware and equipment used to record sound in the studio and on location. > Session 3: This session explores the use of Foley sound effects and other audio post-production techniques. Students will participate in a Foley scavenger hunt and a short sound quiz. Students will examine the role of Copyright in selecting resources. Students are encouraged to participate in different activities outside the classroom, including capturing video and audio footage of their own. They are welcome to share their footage in the classroom or privately for feedback. It is not essential that students complete the activities, but completion is designed to reinforce the content of each session.
Learning Goals
• Investigate different film genres and explore different camera shots and angles
• Plan and create a storyboard, using the key criteria taught in class
• Explore the use of Foley sound effects and other audio post-production techniques
• Examine the role of music in film, selecting appropriate music clips for a given scenario
• Understand the concept of 'intellectual property' and be able to source copyright free resources
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If a student wishes to capture footage to share in the classroom, parents and guardians should ensure the safety of their children during filming. Films submitted to the classroom should not include personal information, such as full names and location of any student. Students should ensure that only appropriate clothing is worn, and that footage does not contain any material that could be considered inappropriate, offensive or dangerous. Any footage submitted to the classroom will only be shared with other learners within the group with the permission of the parent/guardian. Footage of other students must not be shown outside the Outschool classroom.
You are advised to supervise your children if they are using online services to research and source sounds and images. The website www.zapsplat.com is great for accessing a range of sounds and parents are advised to create a free account if they wish to support their child in selecting appropriate sounds. No payment details are required for the free sound downloads. (Alternative sound effect libraries are available at https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search).
There are many useful resources which offer guidance on how to keep your children safe online, such as https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/parent-and-carer-toolkit
Supply List
Worksheets to support the classes will be posted in the classroom 24 hours before the start of the session. Students should bring paper, pens and coloring materials to class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2021
5.0
206reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree from University of Surrey
I have been fortunate to have been involved in education services for over 30 years and have extensive experience delivering classroom-based lessons and online digital e-learning packages to both schools and home educated students. I have taught, as a qualified teacher, in mainstream schools for 20 plus years, and hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. I really enjoy teaching digital i-Media and like to spend my free time creating digital content and digital art.Reviews
Live Group Class
$64
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-4 learners per class
