Make a Movie - Start to Finish | Film School for Kids
Dana Leon | The Movie Kids Guide
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Attention all mini Spielbergs! Join this fun course where you'll learn everything there is to know to make a movie from writing to video editing. So grab your tablet and let's make some magic happen on the big screen!
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Lights, camera, action! In this self-paced class, we'll explore the exciting world of filmmaking and make our very own short film! You'll learn about the different phases of movie-making and get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques. Plus, you'll get to interact with me and your fellow filmmakers through video lessons, discussion comments, editing and feedback (whenever possible). So let's roll camera, and make a movie! ⭐️⭐️ See the Syllabus tab below for a more detailed look at...
4 units//9 lessons//5 Weeks
Unit 1OverviewOverview1 lesson1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Intro to Movie Magic• Learn all about the movie-making process • Choose a movie genre and purpose for your movie.Unit 2Pre-ProductionPre-Production4 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 2Screenwriting• Learn all about the screenplay format. • Analyze the difference between scripts and story formats. • Compare and contrast the screenplay and movie versions. • Write the screenplay for your movie.Week 2Lesson 3Understanding Camera Shots and Angles• Observe the use of camera shots and angles in your favorite movies and shows. • Understand when to use different shots and camera angles.Lesson 4Storyboards• Use what you know about camera shots and angles to plan out the visual look of your movie.Week 3Lesson 5Planning for Production• Act as a movie producer as you consider everything you need before you start filming your movie!Unit 3ProductionProduction2 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 6Composition• Now you get to be a cinematographer as you learn how to compose interesting shots for your movie.Lesson 7Lighting• Learn about how cameras (and your eyes!) work. • Consider the different sources of light you have available to you and how you will use them in your movie. 🎥 Start filming your movie!Unit 4Post-ProductionPost-Production2 lessons1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 8Sequencing🎞️ Use a video editing app to order your clips to tell your story.Lesson 9Finishing Touches🍿 Add titles, transitions, and audio to make your movie ready for the premiere!
Learners will develop basic skills with all aspects of the filmmaking process. This course also fulfills several state standards, please reach out if you will need these.
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.
Homework Offered
Learners should show up each week with the previous week's work completed. If you need extra support with any of these lessons, I will provide a discount code to my related one-time classes, feedback on submitted work, and/or links to additional informational videos.Assessments Offered
Assessment will occur regularly through activities embedded within lessons, on homework and on the final short-film project. 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.Grades Offered
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. If there are more than 2 learners in the class, we will use Kahoot during some of the lessons. Students do not need an account for this. We will also be sharing our scripts with each other through Google Docs for peer review / editing. Please ensure that any identifiable information is not given in your child's google user name (such as full name, birthdate, location, ...). 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. However, 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/
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Ages: 8-12
