Introduction to A-level Film Studies - Key Concepts

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Film and Media Studies often involve a mix of history, sociology, philosophy and visual art which can be a bit much to take in. This course is designed to talk through the key themes and theories of a standard Film Studies or Media Studies A-level course, giving you a head start on your understanding of a subject which is crucial to undertsanding our media-rich contemporary world.

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ABOUT ME
I've been working as a freelance film producer and media professional since 2010, producing work for a range of different markets. In that time I've mentored a number of people and been mentored myself - now I'm keen to pass on my knowledge to others.
I hold a full, enhanced DBS certificate.

MY EXPERIENCE
I've lectured at a number of colleges and schools, as well as having delivered workshops and seminars for small (and larger) audiences.

MY TUTORING STYLE
I can support individuals on a one-to-one basis using targeted, task orientated learning practices, or through a more flexible approach; whatever works for you. I believe in the importance of holistic learning, so I'll try wherever possible to provide links to complimentary disciplines.

More than anything, I believe that the best learning environment is a relaxed, focussed and trusting one. I want my tutees to be comfortable at all times and I'll spend time making sure you and I get that balance right before we begin.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Education

BA 1st Class Hons Media Production, Nothumbria Unviersity, graduating 2010
MA 1st Class Hons Film & Screen Studies, Goldsmiths University of London, graduating 2020

Expérience / Qualifications

10 years experience as a film producer, through freelance experience and through my own film production company
Experienced in film development, production, post production and delivery

Age

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

60 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

Compétences

Formation à la réalisation de films

Formation aux arts médiatiques

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

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Tue

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

Antoine

5.0

(10)

— Methodology —

This course is designed for all levels, from beginners wanting to start their first project to professionals looking to refine their creative vision.

— Learning Philosophy —

I believe that learning is a dialogue. My approach is flexible and adapts to your needs: field case studies, participatory guidance during creation, and targeted training on specific aspects.

Sessions are scheduled according to your needs and constraints, ideally every two weeks to maintain a good rhythm.

— First Meeting —

During our first meeting, we will define the framework, method, tools, and objectives of the training together.

— Topics Covered —

Preparation

• Defining the specifications, objectives, and intentions
• Concept development
• Research
• Pre-existing similar projects
• Narrative/visual aesthetics, inspirations
• Directing concepts: the director’s responsibilities
• Production concepts: the producer’s responsibilities

Scriptwriting/Outline

• Formatting
• Structure
• Dialogues
• Effective formulas

Budgeting

• Breakdown

Preproduction

• Theoretical concepts: the hierarchy of a production
• Responsibilities of a production manager and assistant director
• Artistic direction
• Storyboarding and image grammar
• Scouting (technical)
• Material preparation, rental management
• Workflow
• Rehearsals

Shooting

• Sound recording
• Mastering the camera and viewpoint
• Visual storytelling
• Using light to influence emotions
• Building a cinematic image
• Directing actors

Postproduction

• Editing: techniques and grammar
• Sound design: sound effects, audio narration
• Interaction with a music composer
• Color grading: the power of image treatment and visual aesthetics
• Introduction to special effects with After Effects

Cami

5.0

(10)

How to prepare for a media interview? What means should be used to fight his fear of the camera and improve his image? How to present yourself and your project in front of a camera?

How to present yourself and your project to the media?

Targeted content according to your project: Verbal and / or gestural communication; Seduction of the lens and / or microphone; Improvisation in front of a microphone and / or a camera; Voice & gaze; Games of one or two cameras; Chronic; Animation; Reportage; Direct radio & TV; Interview; Narration; Speech in all its forms (...)

In short, several objectives:
◾ Confront your shyness in front of the microphone / camera.
◾ Understand his speech and his diction.
◾ Taming the media environment (radio / tv).
◾ Familiarize yourself with your image and voice.
◾ Manage your speaking time.

Through exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentations, time management, etc.), role plays, interview simulations and familiarization with one's image and voice, the participants move at their own pace in a flexible educational framework.

Note that during the videoconference session, all the notes are transcribed in the chat so that you can access them at any time when you wish.

Indeed, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, which, while taking care of its image, is based on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations ) reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech. How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression?

Knowing how to speak, act and interact in public is almost a necessity today: your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and powerful messages.

Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering confidence ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups ● overcoming shyness by assimilating 3 CRV axes (body-breathing-voice) ● better manage disagreement or conflict.

Mastered, the method allows:
• improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's fluency (verbal-bodily), his public speaking and his sense of repartee and improvisation.
• to work on their ease, leadership, charisma, creativity and personal development through scenarios.
* improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitches, intention, flow).
* get your message across through your image, while gaining improvisation skills and responsiveness.

Supplemented by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management), role plays, improvisations and simulations. With the key word: pronunciation, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee.

Statistically, the progression following these private sessions is quickly noticeable, from 2 sessions. ( study 2020).

Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication and public speaking, in renowned international public and private establishments, intervening in forums and conferences, and oriented on pedagogy and careful methodology.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of live (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (example: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (example: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to suit everyone perfectly, take place in a very optimal way and generate a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. Take good care of yourself and yours!

PROGRAM
À la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Mélissa

5.0

(10)

As a whole, the courses include a vast repertory which touches the drawing, painting, design and lexicon of colors (chromatic circle; monochrome; monochrome; tutorial of the visual arts language, etc), linocut, cyanotype, photography, basic photoshop course, performance tutoring, etc. Among others, basic research techniques to design supports for the chosen mediums such as how to stretch your own canvas on a false frame or even the design of homemade paper and more.

A conceptual approach is very present, but mixes with the classic course, because you obviously have to start somewhere. These art courses / workshops are more anchored in the technique, but if there is a desire to deepen your knowledge in terms of art history, among others, to better understand the trends of art or artists who have influenced a technique for example there will always be opportunities on demand. For the more advanced, it will also be possible to do tutoring on how to proceed with a research method for the evolution of his art, place of dissemination, creation of a website for their portfolio and how to design it.

* It will be possible, in the eventuality, to go outside during photography, drawing or other related courses. Depending on the development or the desire of the apprentice, we could go to a museum, gallery or other activity that will support the learning (provide an additional amount to cover the costs of the activity if necessary ).

See you above all and see you soon! :)

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As a whole, the courses include a vast repertoire that touches the drawing, painting, design and lexicon of colors (chromatic circle; monochrome; camaieu; tutoring of the plastic language, etc.), linocut, cyanotype, photography, basic course of photoshop , Performance tutoring, etc. Among other things, basic techniques for designing media for selected mediums such as how to stretch your own canvas on false frame or home-made paper design and more.

A conceptual approach is very present, but mixes with the classical course, because you obviously have to start somewhere. These courses / art workshops are more rooted in the technique, but if there is a desire to deepen his knowledge in terms of the history of art, among other things, to better know the current of art or artists who have influenced a technique for example there will always be opportunities on request. For the more advanced, it will also be possible to make tutoring for how to proceed with a research method for the evolution of his art, place of diffusion, creating a website for their portfolio and how to design it.

* It will be possible, in the event, to go outside during photography, drawing or other related courses. Depending on the evolution or desire of the apprentice, we could travel to a museum, gallery or other activity that will support the learning (provide an additional amount to cover the costs of the activity if necessary).

For pleasure above all!

See you soon! :)

Vanessa

5.0

(10)

As we can all notice as the technology advances this is a skill that we all need right now. In this class you will learn everything about taking pictures with a digital camera. 30 Classes will allow you to be completely ready to take any photographe to the next level.

Baudouin

5.0

(10)

I offer private lessons in Directing, Image Technique and Editing.

This course is for you if you want to start or improve your skills in:
- Realization of short films
- Realization of advertisements
- Production of music videos
- Production of corporate films
- Creation of content for Social Networks (ads)
- Technical Camera
- Editing on Adobe Premiere Pro

Mohammed

5.0

(10)

As we can all see as technology advances, this is a skill we all need now. In this course, you will learn all about shooting with a digital camera. The courses will ensure that you are completely ready to take any photographer or videographer to the next level. Learn how to use your equipment correctly, manually for most cases, automatically for specific applications. This course can be applied to any field, from fashion and architectural photography to the production of documentaries, films, extreme sports videos and music videos.

- Handling a camera or a DSLR
- The different types of lenses, their materials, opening angles, depth of field
- Fixed lenses and zooms, compensated wide angles and fisheyes.
- The different types of mounts, CCD, Cmos, Full Frame, APS-C sensors
- The different types of SD, HD, Full HD, 2K, 4K formats and their use in production
- 35mm and its real meaning
- Shutter speed, ISO sensitivity
- The dynamics in the colors
- The different types of plans
- The different types of lamps
- The times of the day to film without flashes or light
- Rigs (Travelling, Shoulder Pad, Steadycam, Crane and Jib Arm)
- Rotate on Green Screen or Blue Screen
- ....

Marina

5.0

(10)

Me diplomé en Historia en la Universidad de Buenos Aires y luego obtuve el grado de Master en Historia del Arte en la Universidad de Montpellier, Francia.

Guío y asisto al estudiante, y a partir de esto trabajamos juntos para que pueda superar crisis de angustia y lagunas en el armado de la materia.
Organizamos juntos las prioridades bibliográficas y luego configuramos cuadros y esquemas. En este proceso, el conocimiento se construye relacionalmente y la memoria pasa a tener un lugar secundario.
Manden mensajes si tienen dudas.
Cariños,

Yorgo

5.0

(10)

This class is designed to guide you through all the stages to make your first short film regarding of your film experiences. The sessions can be a one off ( film consultancy ) or can be booked with a package of 10 sessions and during each session we focus on one module in details:

* Script writing
* Budget
* pre-production
* Hiring crew
* Casting process
* Directing actors on set
* Working on set: do's and don't
* Post-production
* Film festivals
* Marketing and distribution

About the teacher:

YORGO is a Belgian, Greek and Italian film director, writer, producer, actor and creator of the Award Winning LGBTQI+ short film Trigger. Yorgo started his artistic journey at 14 years old acting in theatres in Belgium where he was born.
Aspiring for an international career, he moved to London in 2014 and joined the cast of the Immersive project The Den created by the BAFTA-winning director Gbemisola Ikumelo. Following that, he starred in several short films and features ( Remi Milligan: Lost Director, The Adopters, Amazon Prime Naanum Single Thaan).
His passion for filmmaking started in 2020 when he wrote scenes for his own acting showreel. Lacking of authentic on screen representation and a desire of using his voice to raise awareness about a past traumatic event, he created the short film Trigger which was nominated in British and International LGBTQI+ festivals and won the award of Best International Short Film at the Fuse International Film Festival in Kingston ( UK/2022).
The film is distributed worldwide by Gonella Productions and is available on Amazon Prime UK & US as part of These Untold Secrets. Recently, his short docuseries Well Proud directed and produced for Metro Charity (UK) was nominated for Best Community Short Film at the BAFTA Qualifying Iris Prize Film Festival in Cardiff (UK/2023). In the past 2 years, Yorgo has directed and co-produced 3 narrative short films and a short docu series and he is currently in development of his first feature film.

Sophie

5.0

(10)

Je vous transmets tout mon savoir-faire, savoirs-faires, pratiques et expériences

en arts plastiques
arts contemporains
arts numériques
art photographique
art vidéo

Diplômée d'un master 2 et formée aux concours du Capes et agrégation

Je vous guide à travers :
- des sujets d'arts plastiques contemporains actualisés
- des réfèrences culturelles, historiques et des connaissances validées
- des sujets créatifs
- des outils pratiques
- des méthodes créatives
- un accompagnement de votre travail et votre projet personnel
- des conseils et des évaluations

Mika

5.0

(10)

Davinci Resolve est ton ami ! Cet adage représente bien ce logiciel qui peut tout faire : dérushage des fichiers de tournage, montage, effets spéciaux, mixage et surtout étalonnage.
Les boites de post-production cinéma/pub/clips L'utilisent tous les jours et ce logiciel tend à devenir le logiciel le plus utilisé en montage, postproduction général et étalonnage en France.

Autrement moins cher que la suite adobe (vu qu'il dispose d'une version gratuite totalement opérationnelle) il est un logiciel complet en post-production, un monstre de puissance et de souplesse, performant et très ergonomique. Son principal avantage étant d'être facile d'apprentissage.

Je donne des formations personnalisées sur le logiciel que ce soit pour du montage, de l'utilisation en post-production et surtout en étalonnage.

Si vous souhaitez apprendre à utiliser ce logiciel en post-production (labo), en montage ou en étalonnage cinéma, cette formation est faîte pour vous.

Etalonneur de métier je suis passé dans plusieurs boites de post-production parisienne (cinéma, tv, pub, clip, événementiel). Je donne maintenant des cours d'étalonnage dans une école de 3D à paris.

Pour moi cette formation me permet surtout de pouvoir transmettre ma passion.

Melissa

5.0

(10)

This course offers a dynamic exploration of filmmaking as a timeline, weaving together the evolution of cinematic movements, genres, and influential auteurs with their corresponding geopolitical and historical contexts. Students will examine how film has both reflected and shaped societal narratives across different eras and regions.
Key themes and topics include:

The Birth of Cinema: Early experiments in motion pictures and the silent era's groundbreaking innovations.
Movements and Revolutions: From German Expressionism and Italian Neorealism to the French New Wave and beyond.

Genres Across Time: The rise of key genres, such as noir, science fiction, and musicals, and their social significance.

Auteur Theory: In-depth analysis of iconic directors whose works have defined and challenged cinematic norms.

Global Perspectives: Exploration of world cinema, including Asian, African, and Latin American contributions to the art form.

Cinema as Social Commentary: Films as responses to historical moments, such as wars, revolutions, and cultural shifts.

By tracing the interplay between filmmaking and historical events, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the art form’s capacity to influence and be influenced by the world around it.

Mark

5.0

(10)

All aspects of writing/scriptwriting/screenwriting for storytellers, in flim, comic/graphic novels, books, illustrated books and novels. Editing and tuition of works in progress or preparation for projects. Analyisis of cripts and outlines

Damon

5.0

(10)

Dive into film analysis and explore cinema like never before!

Whether you are passionate about cinema, want to sharpen your critical eye, enrich your cinematographic culture or prepare for film school competitions, these courses are made for you!

Analyze in depth the masterpieces of the 7th art, decipher the choices of directors and develop your own vision of cinema with a passionate and experienced teacher (10 years of experience at ESRA Brussels).

Tailor-made coaching, strategic advice, mock interviews and intensive training for tests... Each course is designed to adapt to your needs and help you make the difference!

No matter your level or your goals, here we learn, we exchange and we grow together.

Ready to take action? Contact me and get started now!

Wassim

5.0

(10)

Do you want to learn how to edit videos professionally or improve your visual storytelling? Whether you're a beginner or looking to perfect your skills, I'll guide you with instruction tailored to your level and your projects.

💻 What you will learn:
✔️ The basics and advanced techniques of video editing (cuts, rhythm, transitions, effects).
✔️ Using professional software like DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro.
✔️ Media organization and management for efficient post-production.
✔️ Visual narration and storytelling to give meaning to your films.
✔️ The basics of audio calibration and mixing for a professional result.

🎥 Who are these courses for?

Beginners wishing to learn editing.
Content creators, students or video enthusiasts.
Professionals wanting to improve their workflow.
📍 In-person courses in Brussels or online.

Interested? Tell me your needs, and we'll tailor the course together! 🎞️✨

Georges

5.0

(10)

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Blender is more than just a simple animation software, since it was designed to cover all aspects of animated film making by integrating asset and character modeling, animation, lighting, special effects, compositing and video editing.

Would you like to address one of these topics, or work on a personal project?
It’s an opportunity to ask all your questions.

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