Timetable

Timetable

5 Day Film Introduction to Filmmaking Outline Timetable

Below is an outline timetable of all the activities for the week. Very occasionally changes may occur to the timetable due to circumstances beyond our control e.g. weather. We’ll endeavour to inform students of any changes as soon as possible.

Monday Timetable

  • 10am – 12.30pm –  Introduction to the camera equipment, Health & Safety Briefing, Scriptwriting; How to write a good script. How to Storyboard. How to develop a script.
  • 12.30pm – Lunch
  • 1.30pm – 5pm – Brainstorm and pitch ideas for the film. Develop and understand the fundamentals of a story.

Tuesday Timetable

  • 10am – 12.30pm – Filmmaking; Cast roles. Organise costumes. Location scout.
  • 12.30pm – Lunch
  • 1.30pm – 5pm – Filmmaking; Read through script and rehearsals. How to block a script. How to direct and collaborate with actors.

Wednesday Timetable

  • 10am – 12.30pm – Filmmaking; Filming Day 1 – Learn the key elements of cinematography, including lighting, framing a shot, shooting for the edit.
  • 12.30pm – Lunch
  • 1.30pm – 5pm – Filmmaking; Explore how to work effectively with actors and other key crewmembers.

Thursday Timetable

  • 10am – 12.30pm – Filmmaking; Filming Day 2 – Understand the roles of scriptwriter, continuity assistant, clapper loader, director, cinematographer and sound engineer by performing each of these roles.
  • 12.30pm – Lunch
  • 1.30pm – 5pm – Filmmaking; Explore the importance of each of the film crew’s roles on set & how they interact. How to shoot to the edit.
  • Friday Timetable

    • 10am – 12.30pm – Filmmaking; Filming Day 3 – How to be decisive, stay flexible, solve problems & work to a deadline.
    • 12.30pm – Lunch
    • 1.30pm – 5pm – Filmmaking; Final Filming. How to work as a team and communicate effectively under pressure.Editing Workshop