Practical Filmmaking Lesson
50
As a filmmaking advisor for a major university, I am experienced in working with new students and teaching them practical film production from concept development to finished product.
Lesson possibilities include:
- Story Outlining
- Screenwriting
- Pre-production Process (Departments, Shot Planning, Scheduling, Storyboarding, etc)
- Basic Photography
- Basic Cinematography and Lighting
- Advanced Cinematography and Lighting
- Directing On and Off Set
- Acting/Working with Actors On and Off Set
- Basic Sound Recording
- Editing, Basic Color Correction, and Overall Post Production Process
- Music Video Editing
- Livestream Broadcasting
Other lesson subjects may be requested and considered. All lessons are in person with the client practicing with real equipment and software. Cinematography lessons will be a using combination of DSLR and Blackmagic Production 4K cameras.
Training & Qualifications
I am a filmmaker with many years of professional experience in a variety of production types, including high quality short films, theater, projection design, documentary, and live broadcast.
Currently, I am a filmmaking advisor to Georgia State University and continue to produce my own films on addition to working with many of the most popular theaters in Atlanta. Some companies I have produced content for include The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Allied Integrated Marketing, 7 Stages Theatre, Pinch n' Ouch Theatre, Aurora Theatre Company, and Battle and Brew gaming bar.
My work has been mentioned/featured on sites such as Kotaku.com and BroadwayWorld.com, and students who have produced material through my university production program have received numerous awards/accolades at inter-university conferences and film competitions.
Availability & Preferences
My availability varies, but with enough time to plan ahead I can generally make most days work. The only time I am truly unavailable is during production on a short film.