Filmmaking
Narrative filmmaking
A beginner course covering narrative film planning, camera and sound recording, editing in DaVinci Resolve, and exporting a finished movie.
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About this course
The course follows the main stages of narrative filmmaking, from developing and storyboarding a sequence through scheduling, shooting and post-production. Participants examine how shot types, camera angles and movement contribute to meaning, then record video and sound using digital equipment. Teaching combines lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises and film-based discussions. Participants work on Apple Mac computers to capture footage, edit sequences in DaVinci Resolve and render their completed movies.
What you'll learn
- Create a storyboard that identifies shots, camera movements, action and sound
- Plan and schedule the stages of a film production
- Record scenes using a digital video camera
- Capture sound with a microphone
- Edit video sequences in DaVinci Resolve
- Export an edited sequence as a movie
Is this course right for you?
This Beginner course is open to all and is structured for learners developing foundational filmmaking skills. Participants should be comfortable with basic computer use, following written and verbal instructions, taking part in group discussion, and using simple measurements and calculations.
- Basic computer literacy is needed
- The course includes group discussion and instructor-led demonstrations
- Learners should be able to follow health and safety information
Before you go
- Apple Mac computers and filmmaking and editing equipment are provided.
- Participants need to provide any props they choose to use in their production.
- A portable hard drive may be useful for storing work.
- An SD card may be brought for recording and retaining access to filmed material.