Unit 2

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We’re just getting started! In this unit we’re focusing on a few important aspects in each category. We’ll focus on creating good characters, how to frame them, how to light them, and how to mic them. We’ll also run through important mechanical concepts like slating and editing, to make you’re filmmaking experience as smooth as possible.
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Creating Believable Characters

This set of videos examines the basic principles of developing characters....


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Slating Essentials

Possibly the most iconic item in filmmaking, the slate is a vital part of a professional movie set. This series...


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Framing

In this section we get to the heart of shot design, covering the fundamental principles of composition. We begin with...


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Three Point Lighting

This set of videos outlines the bedrock of modern three point lighting design...


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Lavalier

This set of videos covers the process of correctly concealing a lavalier mic for optimal sound while using moleskin to...


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Mechanics of Editing

Here we cover some of the fundamental techniques of editing, including rules of continuity, cuttable angles of difference, cutting into...


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Node Based Compositing

Node-based compositing can be one of the most confusing aspects of digital filmmaking and yet more and more applications are...


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Test Charts for Production

Why bother shooting test charts in everyday work? Why bring them on location or use them on set, especially if...


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How to Light an Interview

Almost everyone has to light interview setups for their jobs. Filmmakers lighting actors for scenes, interviews for news stations, testimonials...


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Recording Great Audio In-Studio and On-Location

This session answers the question: what mics do I use and where do I place them to get great sound...


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How to Break into TV Writing

Learn proven strategies for becoming a working TV writer, including writing spec episodes, busting myths, building your portfolio, creating your...


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Edit Out Loud!

Editor Misha Tenenbaum was hired to cut a one minute, inspirational video about running, and he screen captured his entire...


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Fusion: The Indie Filmmaker’s New Secret Weapon

Learn the basics of the Fusion workflow, from UI to 3D using simple how-to segments, as well as real life...