Film Making Workshop December 12, 2008

Actor Productions is conducting a comprehensive filmmaking workshop and digital filmmaking on December 6, 7, 13 and 14. Cost of this workshop is Rs 5000/-.

Schedule and Course content:

Day 1: Saturday 6th December:
a) Introduction to Filmmaking
b) Digital Filmmaking and Technology (Cameras and Formats)
c) Digital Cinema and its Revolution
d) Screenwriting
1. Format and screenwriting softwares
2. How to approach a screenplay
3. Elements of screenwriting
4. Three-act structure and character-driven plot
5. Creating and developing a character
6. Analysis of few scripts

Day 2: Sunday 7th December.
1. Fundamentals of Cinematography
2. Lighting and light equipments
3. Stocks and Films
4. Three Point Lighting
5. Camera aesthetics and operation ( 3CCD mini DV camera)

Day 3: Saturday 13th December:
1. Direction
a) Frame Balance & Composition
b) Camera Angles
c) Orientation & Direction
d) Storyboard
e) 180 degree rule
f) Blocking and staging
g) Cinematic techniques

2. Basic Editing Techniques

3. Trip to Post production studio

Day 4: Sunday 14th December (Whole Day)
Shooting Day:
Students will be divided into different groups. These groups will have to write, shoot and edit their film. A professional camera, cameraperson and editing suite will be provided.

Day 5: Sunday 21st December ( 5:00 - 8:00 pm)

Screening and analysis of the short films made by the students. For details contact 9886539405. Email: rabi.kisku@gmail

Official Website: http://www.actorproductions.com