casting characters

Pre-Production and Planning

Communication on Set

Blocking & Coverage

Directing Actors

Camera angles and Stylization

the directors path

Before you jump into shooting, it’s important to know how to organize and breakdown a script into scenes and sequences. You’ll learn what’s valuable in a shot and how to focus on shooting scenes that matter. Learn how to properly prepare for shooting days, build a strong team, and how to build a directors kit for the big day. Teamwork makes the dreamwork. Learn how to be a leader on set, motivate your crew, problem solve, and get results that matter. This lesson is essential for making sure you actually get what you need in the can. Bad coverage can Ruin your film and leave your audience confused. Learning how to speak to actors is a skill. In this lesson we’ll teach you some key concepts to you need to resonate with your talent. Learn how to work with your cinematographer to stylized and make your mark on a movie.