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FILMMAKING

Interested in learning new skills in film? Join our Filmmaking short course to dive straight into your film education & gain practical skills from distinguished industry experts.

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AED 5000 excluding VAT

26 July 2025

Sat

10AM to 5PM

6 weeks

AED 5000 excluding VAT

30 August 2025

Sat

10AM to 5PM

6 weeks

OVERVIEW

This course covers the basic knowledge required to produce a short video, including screenwriting, directing, producing, digital camera operation, lighting, sound, and basic computer editing on an industry-leading application. The course is very ‘hands-on’ in its approach with students being exposed to the five stages of the video production process, as well as a range of industry-standard applications. Students will participate in short film production during the course and will understand the importance of Pre-production, production, and post-production.

16 years and above
Anyone who wants to get substantial skills in filmmaking, such as basic camera handling, lighting, and editing
Budding filmmakers with a passion for creating short films, movies, or documentaries

Adobe Premiere Pro

Session 1: History of Films
- Birth of Cinema
- Influence of society
- Modern-day art
Session 2: The three stages of filmmaking
- Pre-Production
- Production
- Post Production
Session 3: Pre-Production
- Brainstorming ideas
- 12 Steps of a Hero’s Journey
- Three Act Structure
Session 4: Making a Short Film
- Understanding Scripts, Script Breakdown, Shot List, and Storyboard
- Understanding Budgeting and the importance of time management
- Concept Script
Session 5: Production
- Camera, Lights, Action!
- Terminology on set
- How to light up a scene
- How to use a camera
Session 6: Working on Set
- Filming a short scene
- Understanding audio recording on set
Session 7: Working on Set
- Understanding the Casting Process
- Assigning roles on set
- Shortlist and location scouts
- Equipment booking
- Prepping a shoot
Session 8: Intro to Editing
- Transferring footage
- Working with proxy and log files
- Basic edit timeline and post-lingo
Session 9: Color & Sound
- Understanding multiple platform links
- Using the Color tools in Premiere
- Foley recording session
Session 10: Finalizing the Short Film
- Shooting a short film
- Learning how to critique and give feedback
- Distribution of Short Form content and film

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