Smartphone Filmmaking

About this course

Participants develop a short film from initial idea to finished edit. Practical work covers storytelling, storyboarding, shot types, smartphone camera techniques and editing with smartphone apps. Tutor-led introductions to new techniques are followed by exercises completed individually or in small groups. Sessions also include opportunities to watch and discuss the work produced. The course culminates in planning, filming and editing an individual short film project for online sharing.

What you'll learn

• Create a storyboard for a short film
• Select and use shot types to communicate a story
• Record video using a smartphone
• Edit footage with smartphone apps
• Share a completed short film online

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners, with no previous experience required. Participation includes practical group work, with learners acting as cast and crew in one another’s films, so they should be comfortable appearing on camera. Regular attendance is recommended because sessions build on one another.

• Suitable for complete beginners
• Involves working in groups as cast and crew
• Requires participants to be comfortable appearing on camera
• Regular attendance is strongly recommended

Before you go

• Bring a smartphone or tablet with sufficient storage for recording video.
• Bring a charger, headphones, pens or pencils, and a notepad.
• Free editing apps will be used, with guidance provided on downloading and using them.
• Morley College student username and password details are needed to connect a device to Morley Wi-Fi.