Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part 01: Fundamentals & Pre-Production

    • Meet RJ
    • Welcome to the Workshop
    • Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention
    • Camera settings for filmmaking
    • Prime Lenses vs Zoom
    • The Importance of Audio
    • Upgrading Your Camera
    • Handheld vs Stabilizer vs Tripod
    • Filmmaking Accessories
    • Document Your Life
    • Shooting with Different Mediums
    • Assignment 01: Creating a Visual Sequence
    • Your Purpose in Storytelling
    • Finding a Story
    • Difference Between Good and Great: Pre Production
    • Planning Our Film
    • Planning Our Scenes
    • Mood Boards / Pitch Deck
    • Assignment 02: Planning Your Project
    • Live Lesson: Feedback and Q&A Session with RJ
  • 2

    Part 02: Production

    • Building Intimacy On Set
    • Directing Talent
    • Director's Chair: Day One
    • Director's Chair: Day Two
    • Director's Chair: Day Three
    • Assignment: Leave It All In The Field
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    Part 03: Editing

    • Intro to Editing
    • Ingesting Media
    • Director's Cut
    • Choosing Music
    • Sound Design
    • Color Grading
    • Assignment: Editing Your Film
    • Live Feedback Session
    • RJ's Final Film | SHARED EARTH
  • 4

    What Did You Think?

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