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Make a Movie From Start to Finish | Movie Making Camp
Dana Leon | Reading | Dyslexia | Movies
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4.9
Number of reviews:(46)
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๐ฌ In this engaging camp, learners will grasp the basics of film-making and unleash their creativity as they plan, film, and edit their very own movies from start to finish in 4 days. #creative
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Get ready to roll cameras and make some cinema magic! ๐ฌ I'm so excited to bring this bootcamp-style film class to Outschool. In this camp, we'll cover all the ins and outs of the film-making process, from pre-production to post-production. And by the end, you'll have your very own short film to show off to the world. This camp is perfect for movie buffs of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll get individualized feedback and guidance to help you bring your movie...
3 units//4 lessons//1 Week
Unit 1Pre-ProductionPre-Production2 lessons1 Weekย Week 1Lesson 1Intro to Movie MakingLearn about the movie making process and brainstorm ideas for your movie.Lesson 2Planning the StoryLearn about shots and angles and create a story and visual plan for your movie using storyboards.Unit 2ProductionProduction1 lesson1 Weekย Week 1Lesson 3FilmingLearn about lighting, composition, and make a plan to film your movie.Unit 3Post-ProductionPost-Production1 lesson1 Weekย Week 1Lesson 4Video EditingLearn how to order your shots in a video editor to tell a story and add titles and transitions to finish your movie. โข You will need a video editing app. I will demonstrate using iMovie. โข You will want to have some photos or videos to edit during this class. It doesn't have to be for your movie. If anyone has finished their movies and there is time, we will share them during this class. Otherwise, we can share them with each other in the classroom.
This class is taught in English.
- Learners will develop basic skills with all aspects of the filmmaking process.
Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a second assistant director and production assistant on a couple of independent films. I wrote and directed my own short film in my studies at a summer film program at USC.
4+ hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: as neededDetails: Learners are expected to show up each day with the previous day's work completed. Any work not completed during class, should be completed before the next day. If your child needs extra support outside of the camp, please reach out for additional options, such as 1:1 tutoring or joining one of my ongoing or one-time courses.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Assessment will occur throughout each day. Informal assessment will occur during activities, with verbal feedback given. There will also be informal check-ins where I assess the status of the class and determine if everyone is ready to move on. I will use these check ins to inform partnerships.
ย 1 file available upon enrollmentLearners will need to either use a notebook or word document to draft their movies. Templates will be provided as Google Docs and Word Docs. But I can also demonstrate how to draft a script in a notebook upon request. Any type of digital camera: smartphone, tablet, even a computer camera will work for some movies, but we will make it work. In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses: iMovie Kahoot Google Jamboard Google Docs Adobe Premiere Rush
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Depending on their story ideas, learners may need help with creating props, sets, acting, and filming. Nothing elaborate is necessary but I also try to avoid squashing creativity with practicality. I've have students make movies with their dolls when they couldn't get actors together in time. I prefer to teach editing in iMovie because it is one of the most simple free video editors that doesn't require users to have an account. Adobe Premiere Rush is a great alternative for anyone working on a phone or tablet that isn't an apple device.
I have used my own experience and the following sites to plan this course: https://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/vocabulary-learning-filmmaking-vocabulary https://imagesoundandstory.teachable.com/courses/
Joined December, 2021
4.9
46reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from SUNY Empire State College
Welcome! I am Dana Leon. I am a certified teacher and professional curriculum developer. I love to create fun, engaging lessons that are accessible for all learners. I am passionate about creating opportunities for literacy and making literacy...ย
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Group Class
$100
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 156 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
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