12/09/2015
We have filled our seating for the January film production training class. If you are interested in getting a great introduction class into the world of film production, we are booking seats for February and March film production training. Remember that we always reserve 2 FREE seats for active/prior military members. Please pass the word along to help support the Omaha Film School.
The class fee is $ 179.00 and can be paid of the first day of class if you prefer. Students receive a FREE PDF copy of my film production book and screenwriting book (Indie Filmmaker Producer's Guide: The Nuts and Bolts of Independent Film Production, and How to Write a Screenplay in 3 - Days: The
Marathon Method).
The following is the curriculum for the training:
Preproduction Class (Securing Elements of Production, Screenplay, Script Breakdown, Script Breakdown Flow, Script Breakdown & Scheduling, Script Breakdown Perspective, Script Breakdown Sheet, Script Breakdown Exercise, Developing a Budget, Funding, Investor Prospectus, Contracts, Equipment
Selection Intro, Equipment Selection Camera, Equipment Selection Lenses ,Support Equipment Selection, Miscellaneous Equipment Selection, Securing Crew, Securing Actors, Rehearsals, Securing Locations, Sets, Meals & Lodging, Permits, Forming an LLC, Creating a Headquarters, and Liability Insurance.)
Production Class (Principal Photography, Production Cadence, Shooting Schedule, Rhythm on the Set, Workflows, Forms on the Set, Storyboards, Shots & Shot Lists, Shooting Rules, Line of Action, Eyelines, Scene Coverage, Focus Pulling, Directing, Lighting, Blocking, Sound slate, Recording Sound, Gotcha’s,
B-roll/B-camera, Streets and Locations, Stunts and Weapons on the Set, Portable Generators, Camera Operation, Recording Format, Recording Settings, Production, S-Log, Picture Profile, Image Quality, Depth of Field, Exposure Meter, Focus &
Exposure Assist, Quality Checks & Dailies, Frame Rates, Shutter Speed, ISO, LUTs, White Balancing, Audio, and Safety.)
Hands-On Class (Hands-on equipment training involves using the
equipment and performing in the film roles on the set to shoot a scene using real local actors. Hands-on equipment training includes: Configuration and operation of digital cinema camera to get scene coverage on the set. Using film tools for correct focus and exposure on the set. Recording, viewing, and storage
of video and audio data on the set. Selecting, attaching, and handling lenses on the set. Selecting, staging, and configuring lighting for cinema use on the set. Configuration and operation of field recording equipment and microphones on the set. Blocking and rehearsing actors on the film set.)
Post Production Class (Editing Intro, Editing Software, Editing
Platforms, Editing Cuts, Editing Workflow, Editing Approach, Editing - File Organization, Editing - Configuration, Editing - Using CS5, Editing - Sync, Editing Timeline, Editing - Film Look, Applying Effects, Color Grading, Editing - After Effects, Editing - End Titles, Editing - Crawling Titles, Editing - Sound Editing, Editing - Sound, Editing - ADR, Editing - Score, Editing -
Surround Sound, Distribution, Release Windows, Theatrical Release, Theatrical Release - DCP, Theatrical Release - MPAA Rating, Theatrical Release - VPFs, Theatrical Release - Filling Seats, DVD Release, Creating DVDs, Cable & TV, Contracts, Title Search/Report, Cue Sheets, Self Distribution, Marketing, Film
Festivals, and Other Markets.)
We also reach out to local filmmakers who are shooting films locally to get students time on a real shoot. For this class, I am working on getting our students access to a local filmmaker making a documentary film.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments at [email protected]
You can get additional information on our training at: http://www.shoot-a-movie.com/film-production-training-in-omaha.html
4-Day, in depth film production training seminar that includes pre-production, production, and post production training. Training includes hands-on equipment training. Digital cinema filmmaking.
