Create a Shot List for Your Film
Lesson 28 from: Filming Families: The Modern Family VideoCourtney Holmes
Create a Shot List for Your Film
Lesson 28 from: Filming Families: The Modern Family VideoCourtney Holmes
Lesson Info
28. Create a Shot List for Your Film
Lessons
Class Introduction
09:38 2The Spark That Inspired Me
13:50 3What Are Family Films?
06:15 4Gear for Family Films
11:50 5Camera Settings for Video
02:56 6Frame Rates & Slow Motion
20:48 7Picture Profiles & Color Grading
06:47 8Settings for Audio Capture
14:13Exposure for Video
13:21 10Stabilization, Focus Techniques & Shifting Mindset
17:41 11The Purpose of Camera Movements
22:19 12Camera Movements Demo
12:02 13Visual Storytelling: How to Film a Scene
04:51 14How to Film a Scene Demo
09:22 15B-Roll & Use in Storytelling
17:57 16Jump Cuts & How to Avoid Them
04:30 17How to Look for & Film Different Types of Light
03:28 18The Importance of Audio
10:45 19What About Photos? How to Switch Back and Forth
17:31 20Client Prep
10:49 21Troubleshooting Artificial Light Issues
03:13 22Managing Client Expectations
10:39 23Uncovering Your Client's Story
17:51 24Developing a Story on the Fly
07:12 25Think Ahead as a Storyteller
11:45 26Student Film Critique
38:56 27Ideas for Your First Film
06:31 28Create a Shot List for Your Film
03:26 29Demo: Interaction With Family at Start of Session
20:44 30Demo: Capture Authentic Moments
21:17 31Demo: Work the Scene
28:12 32Demo: Decide What to Shoot
26:06 33Demo: Move From One Location to Another
23:21 34Organize Footage & Photos From a Session
07:53 35Cull & Edit Photos First
17:09 36Sourcing Licensed Music
14:57 37Begin to Edit in Premiere Pro
07:08 38Editing to The Music
19:54 39Scrub Footage & Insert Into Film
33:33 40Breaking Down The Final Film
37:38 41Editing: Color Grading
15:51 42How Much Should You be Charging?
11:03 43Marketing Tips for Family Film Business
10:28 44Delivery Methods For Family Films
05:05Lesson Info
Create a Shot List for Your Film
Create a shot list for your first film. I have a template that I've put in the bonus materials as well that is an example of what a shot list would be and it's a list of memories, basically, okay. I don't go into client sessions with a shot list. I have a loose idea in my head about what I'm going to shoot based on the information that they've given me, but if I went in with a shot list I think, not that it would be hard, but I don't want to try and assume too much in terms of how, I have no idea what they're gonna do. So I can't say I'm gonna get a wide shot of this and a close up of this and a mid shot of this and it just doesn't work that way. We're not on a film set. I don't have control over what they're doing. So I like thinking more on the fly, but with that said, I love the idea of creating a shot list for your first film, because what you can do is take the questions that I give you to figure out what it is you want to remember, your memory list, then take that and then write ...
out exactly, you know, when does that normally happen and then where does that normally happen and who is that usually going to be. Things like, for me, when we were in Tennessee last year we only see my parents maybe once a year if that and so there was some specific things that I wanted to shoot throughout that summer and things like my daughters birthday, and then bringing out the cake. So that was one thing that was specific. I really wanted to shoot, also it's important to note my parents are gonna be moving in a year or two and this was the house that I was in when I was a teenager,. so it's important to me. So the butterflies in the garden, just Dad's garden in general it's a special place, and the flowers and the butterflies in the garden, the shadows on the fence, the way the wind chime moved, the way the tree moved in the wind in the backyard. Things like my son and his golf in the backyard. My dad plays baseball with my son and my husband when they come. That's the only time ever they play baseball, 'cause it's cricket in Australia. So it's things like that that they were specific memories that I knew I wanted to document, so that's what I would recommend this process be for you, because if you can take that memory list and then create a shot list it's gonna make your film a little bit more successful. It helps you plan it out a little bit better and it doesn't all have to be on one day, it can be shot over a period of different days. That doesn't matter, but this is gonna give you something to start with and to work with and I would also really encourage you to incorporate light into that somehow. So even if it's just filming light on its own, incorporate that into it somehow.
Class Materials
Bonus Materials with Purchase
Ratings and Reviews
Adam Nicholls
Worth a watch! Courtney provides a clear and organised class, she is also very passionate about what she does which is always nice to see. She has a great back story which is fantastic. This course is good for beginners who have some knowledge in photography and want to learn more about video. I would recommend that people do not refer this class to the bible of filmmaking as I feel you can expand further on what Courtney teaches. Some useful tips for beginners but some methods I personally feel can be taught differently. I feel a gimbal is a useful bit of kit if used correctly. You can still use a gimbal when in manual mode providing you follow the basics rules! Obviously if Courtney prefers not to use a gimbal then that's also fine but I wouldn't discourage students from exploring useful filmmaking tools. Slow motion can be achieved with 50/60fps however I feel other frame rates should have been discussed like 120fps. I liked that Courtney engaged with the students as it gets them involved and will help them remember what they have learned during the class. Thank you for taking the time to share some of your knowledge
a Creativelive Student
Courtney's work is absolutely amazing and inspiring. I feel lucky that she has chosen to share her process and that this class is available! After watching all the videos and trying my hand at this video thing, I am feeling really encouraged and inspired to do more- both personally and professionally. I appreciate the way that she breaks things down in the video and that she shares her thought process. A really great course!
AShley
Courtney’s course completes me! I have storytelling “holes” in my film previously, but this course helped fill those holes to create a flow and a film with emotion. Not only is the course wonderful (and well worth every penny) but Courtney is wonderful as well! I had such an amazing experience at Creative Live!!!!