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introduction

Getting started
Shots and sequences
What is film language?
Using film language

how to...

camera

Camera
Framing
Shot names
Lens
Position
Movement

composition

Composition
Eyeline
Looking space
Background
Keep it level

light + colour

Light + colour
Lighting style
Colour

light + colour

Light
White balance
Backlight
Contrast
Artificial lights
Three-point lighting
Safety

sound

Sound
Music
Speech
Diegetic
Non-diegetic

sound

Sound
Music
Using the internal microphone
Equipment
Wild track

editing

Editing
Continuity
Pace
Transitions
Montage

continuity

Edit on the action
Continuity errors
The 180 degree rule
Jump cut
Shoot more than you need

making a film

What kind of film?

Developing an idea

developing an idea

Brainstorming
Research
Developing a story
Setting
Characters
Back story
Events
Viewpoint
The structure

Script + storyboard

script + storyboard

Script and storyboard
Storyboarding

Filming

filming

Filming
The filming team
Shooting a scene
Managing your tapes

Editing

editing

Editing
Get organised
Import
Assemble
Trim
Add or adjust sound
Add effects, transitions and titles
Export

Showing your film