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    Professional Immersion Program

  • This unique Professional Immersion Program in Filmmaking provides a hands-on approach to real-world filmmaking – students are trained in making commercial productions and mentored by industry professionals throughout the 9-month program. Each student is guaranteed participation in the production of a feature film shot on 35mm, the red camera or another hi-def digital format. Students in this program will receive real-world education through immersion into actual production on a feature film, including participation through all the stages of making a film – Pre-Production, Production, Editing and Sound Mix. This 9-month program has a fixed schedule as the curriculum is based around the shooting cycle of the feature film. Upon completing the program, students will possess marketable skills needed to break into film industries throughout the world.

  • PROGRAM FLOW

    COURSES COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE UNITS
     Term 1 – Preproduction (7 weeks)
     Production 101  PRD 101  Feature Film Pre-production  4
     Camera and Light 101  EDT 101  Grip and Gaffer  4
     Production Design 101  DES 101  Production Design for Filmmaking  4
     Sub-total  12
     
     Term 2 – Production (9 weeks)
     Production 201  PRD 201  Feature Film Production  6
     Camera and Light 201  CAM 201  On-Set Cinematography  6
     Audio 101  AUD 101  Location Audio  6
     Sub-total 18
     
     Term 3 – Post-Production (9 weeks)
     Post-Production 101  POS 101  Editing the Feature Film  12
     Sub-total  12
     
     Term 4 – Audio Post-Production (7 weeks)
     Audio 201  AUD 201  Foley and ADR  6
     Audio 202  AUD 202  Mixing the Feature Film  6
     Sub-total  12
     TERM 5      
     TOTAL UNITS  54

    * There is a 4-week buffer for lectures in Marketing and Distribution as well as contingencies for delays



    COURSE OVERVIEW

    PRD 101 – Feature Film Pre-production

    • Screenwriting
    • Character Development and Scene Analysis
    • Breaking Down Scripts
    • Budgeting and Scheduling

    CAM 101 – Grip and Gaffer

    • How to setup the Movie Bird and Dolly
    • Lighting for Green Screen
    • Lighting Night Exteriors and Day for Night scenes
    • How to light Bars, Motels, Restaurants, and Cars
    • Gear and safety procedures

    DES 101 – Production Design for Filmmaking

    • Breakdown and Budget
    • Model and Tone Reference Materials
    • From Script to Drawing
    • Color and Materials Plan
    • Elevations and Concept Plans
    • White Models and Set Illustrations

    PRD 101 –Feature Film Production

    • Using themes in Producing and Directing
    • Advanced Character Development and Scene Analysis
    • Directing Actors

    AUD 101 – Location Audio

    • Mic Characteristic and Pickup Patterns
    • How to use Wireless Lav Techniques and Placement
    • How to use Field Mixers
    • Introduction to Recording Devices
    • Boom Techniques for Feature Films
    • Mixing Strategies for Feature Film

    CAM 201 – On-Set Cinematography

    • Hands on Red Camera
    • Hands on Arri Cam LT 35mm Camera
    • Hands on F900
    • How to load and check the gate on a 35mm Camera
    • How to use a light meter
    • How to Shoot Hand Held and Why
    • How to Light for Film

    POS 101 – Editing the Feature Film

    • Editing with Final Cut Pro
    • After Effects
    • Editing Behind the Scenes
    • Editing Short Form
    • Scene Edit Workshop

    AUD 201 – Foley and ADR

    • Spotting Sessions
    • Gathering Foley Tracks
    • Mastering Dialogue Replacement

    AUD 202 – Mixing the Feature Film

    • Editing Post Sound
    • Pro-Tools
    • 5.1 Mixdown
  • Fees

  •   INTERNATIONAL (US$)
    Program Fee 12,000
    Miscellaneous Fee 1,000
    Security Deposit 250
    Application Fee 60
    TOTAL 13,310
  • Contact us today, classes are filling up fast: admissions@filmschool.ph For your convenience, you can reach our phone system from the following international dial-in numbers:

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