Sample Lessons
The filmmaking lecture series comprises 10 videos in three sections with 18 hours of in-depth analysis and discussion covering every aspect of the theatrical film manufacturing process.
From finance into production, followed by distribution and deliverables, learn how the entire process works and see the behind the scenes reality of exactly how the professionals make films, what they do and why. Most importantly, you will see how you can do it too, regardless of your current experience or situation.
Modern technology has opened the doors wide open to aspiring filmmakers. Now get the fundamental skills you need to elevate your filmmaking to the next level. Be sure to watch the sample lessons below and see firsthand the Film School Online difference.
Sample Lesson #01 - From The Film Finance And Distribution Course"The Completion Guarantor" From the first video in the lecture series on Film Finance And Distribution, this clip discusses the role of the completion guarantor in a theatrical production. |
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Sample Lesson #02 - From The Film Finance And Distribution Course"The Hurt Locker" From the second video in the lecture series on Film Finance And Distribution, this clip discusses the difference in the way a film producer looks at and approaches a scene versus the way a film goer or movie fan might. |
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Sample Lesson #03 - From The Film Finance And Distribution Course"Fund-raising Under SEC Rule 504" From the third video in the lecture series on Film Finance And Distribution, this clip talks about the rationale and reason for the need for securities compliance during fund-raising activities |
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Sample Lesson #04 - From The Theatrical Film Production Course"Becoming A Director Of Photography From the first video in the lecture series on Theatrical Film Production, this clip discusses the traditional path to becoming a Director of Photography and how it relates to indie filmmakers. |
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Sample Lesson #05 - From The Theatrical Film Production Course"Managing Production Costs" From the second video in the lecture series on Theatrical Film Production, this clip touches on how coordinating cast and crew and the associated costs are exponetial when they scale. |
Sample Lesson #06 - From The Theatrical Film Production Course"The Importance of Set Design" From the third video in the lecture series on Theatrical Film Production, this video shows the overwhelming importance of set design in theatrical filmmaking. |
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Sample Lesson #07 - From The Theatrical Film Production Course"Editorial Considerations During Production" From the fourth video in the lecture series on Theatrical Film Production, this sample touches on the difference between theoretical and practical knowledge about the editorial aspects of the film manufacturing process. |
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Sample Lesson #08 - From The Post Production And Delivery Course"Steven Spielberg's Post Production Process" From the first video in the lecture series on Post Production And Delivery, this video discusses Steven Spielberg's post production methods on Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and how even older, inexspensive processes can still be very effective. |
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Sample Lesson #09 - From The Post Production And Delivery Course"24p versus 23.98 pSF" From the second video in the lecture series on Post Production And Delivery, this clip covers the history of the slight offset speed of 23.98 and how it relates to "true" film speed material and the post production process in general. |
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Sample Lesson #10 - From The Post Production And Delivery Course"Modern Color Correction and Color Grading" From the third video in the lecture series on Post Production And Delivery, this sample shows how effective modern color correction tools, even when using inexpensive equipment and setups. |