Indybolt is a film education company created to teach, inspire, and support, aspiring film directors.
What being a director means
story & story stucture
visual development
film production - 101
the day of the shoot
post production
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.
here’s What you’ll learn in this course
story Development
Learn the anatomy of story structure
Adapt story structure to shorts, features, and commercials
Learn how to break down action
Learn how to build quality shotlists and storyboards quickly
Visual Development
The 7 elements of a great movie
B-Roll/Inserts
Production design
Camera movement
Locations
Actors looks
production & hiring
Breakdown
Budget
Hiring - Filmmakers Assemble!!!
Casting
Locations, Props, Permits
Rehearsal - Blocking & Coverage
days on set
Working with Actors
Communicating to Departments
Working with setups
Scriptwriting
(Coming Soon)
Everything starts with story. Learn how to conduct research in a way that allows you to quickly build your narrative.
Directing
Learn what makes a strong film team and how to build one. We’ll teach you how to prepare for your productions in a way that allows you to shoot quickly and efficiently. Time is money. Learn a systematic way of line - budgeting scripts, scouting locations and protecting yourself legally.
Cinematography
(Coming Soon)
Learn how “shooting for the edit” effects your overall production. Discover how razor sharp editing skills can bring an otherwise boring production to life.