Film school training courses in Dover, DE (public, in-house or online)

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of digital film production. It provides a basic understanding of digital film production technology, equipment operation, terminology, and techniques. Students will write, produce, budget (financing, fundraising), cast a pre-approved script, and obtain all necessary clearances needed for a short film.

The culminating television studio production course will introduce students to the processes and skills required to produce and direct television and digital film dramas. Student producers and directors will gain knowledge in proper framing, camera and actor blocking, communicating with crew and actors, storyboarding, and visualizing the final project.

This course is designed to improve writing effectiveness. Throughout the course, insightful, critical reading will play a major role, and the students will learn how to think more clearly, organizing thoughts in logical sequence. Prewriting, writing, and rewriting skills will be an integral component. The course will explore various techniques used to produce scripts or programs, ranging from spot advertisements to a 30-minute pilot television program. The students will develop and produce scrip...

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Online interactive course focusing on the fundamental business aspects of independent film, from the development process to obtaining funding, and how to negotiate a distribution deal for a film. Financial structures and methodology of film distribution deals are explored. Students learn to apply these principles to their own existing and future film projects.

This course examines the role of the director in relation to various creative areas of motion picture production. The course is designed to help students recognize and execute the industry standard in each of these areas.