All topics and class formats are date stamped and copyrighted 2012 James Hout
Directors and
Producers. You
can fit the title
Personal analysis
What role do you
fit
Production
opportunities
Where to find
distribution
Distribution
possibilities
Determine
distribution through
research
Distribution technical
requirements
How to determine
a good story
What is a creative
brief? Why you need
one
What is a treatment?
How to write one
Distribution tips
How can an agent
help
Budgeting
Budget a real
movie script
Financing your film
Financing contacts
Filming and camera
movements
Filming & editing
Filming & editing
in class exercise
Camera equipment
Digital gear DSLRs
Digital Audio Recording
Scripting. Copyrighting
Writing a “finished”
script.
How to begin a script
outline
Using breakdown
sheets for a shooting
list and schedule
Effective lighting
Setting up audio
High end music
editing techniques
Scoring
Continuity issues
Filming permits &
Releases
Breaking down a
Script
Writing & script
breakdown
exercise
Script registrations
Classes include all hand-outs, marking materials,
and folders for class materials.
Learn the types of production, their uses, and applications
Discover how to maximize your planning to impact every aspect of your production
Explore film-making roles: executive producer, producer, director, above-the-line/
below-the-line experts, and learn where your talents would be most effective
Set realistic expectations for production and distribution costs
Learn to determine the cost of a project using specialized forms
Discover where and how to find the money for your project
Learn how to write a compelling script outline
Identify your production style and learn how to maximize your story-telling abilities
Understand off-line/on-line editing and the purpose of each
Recognize the importance of music and learn high-end audio techniques
overcome the common pitfalls in post-production audio
This class focuses on practical and useful knowledge for all interested in a media career.
Gather production knowledge
from Johan Bos who currently
works in the film industry as
a producer and director.
Johan shares his industry secrets
for success in this film production
workshop. About the Instructor
All topics are covered in the full day workshop and in the evening workshops