Make a Special Effects Movie (Teens)
Dana Leon
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This video editing course teaches a variety of special effects through structured mini-projects that all lead to an awesome movie. No writing needed! Creativity encouraged.
Class experience
US Grade 8
Do you believe in MAGIC? 🪄 All you need to create incredible special effects is a camera phone or tablet and the iMovie app. This video-editing course teaches a variety of special effects through structured mini-projects that will be combined into a short movie. Each week will include: • Video demonstration lessons giving step-by-step lessons of how to create a specific special effect. • Planning Templates to create a "mini-movie" with the effect of the week. • 1 Discussion Prompt • 1...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Making Objects DisappearMake an object (or a sibling) disappear!Week 2Lesson 2Using Filters to Create WorldsUse filters to transport your characters to another world!Week 3Lesson 3Split ScreensClone yourself (or your cat)!Week 4Lesson 4Green-Screen BackgroundsUse a green screen background to fall into a new dimension!Week 5Lesson 5Other Green-Screen EffectsUse a more advanced green screen effect to jump into a portal.Week 6Lesson 6Bringing it All TogetherCombine your clips into an epic movie!
This class is taught in English.
Learners will be able identify and create with the following special effects: Transitions, Split-Screens, Filters, and Green-Screen Effects.
I studied film at USC and Hunter College. I also have experience as a second assistant director and production assistant on independent films and wrote and directed my own short film.
Learners will need - iMovie app on a phone, ipad, or computer. - green paper for green screen effect
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
• Learners will need access to an Apple phone, tablet, or computer to access the iMovie app. • I will share templates using Google Docs which can be downloaded to a variety of formats, printed or copied onto notebook paper. Learners are not required to use their google accounts or to share their google account information.
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Self-Paced Class
$20
weekly or $120 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 7 learners
Ages: 13-18
