Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention
Lesson 3 from: The Cinematic Filmmaking WorkshopRJ Bruni
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Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention
Lesson 3 from: The Cinematic Filmmaking WorkshopRJ Bruni
Lesson Info
3. Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention
Lessons
Part 01: Fundamentals & Pre-Production
1Meet RJ
09:51 2Welcome to the Workshop
02:20 3Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention
01:48 4Camera Settings for Filmmaking
08:08 5Prime Lenses vs Zoom
05:12 6The Importance of Audio
04:28 7Upgrading Your Camera
01:51Handheld vs Stabilizer vs Tripod
09:37 9Filmmaking Accessories
04:36 10Document Your Life
01:39 11Shooting with Different Mediums
02:03 12Assignment 01: Creating a Visual Sequence
14:52 13Your Purpose in Storytelling
01:54 14Finding a Story
07:16 15Difference Between Good and Great: Pre Production
10:33 16Planning Our Film
14:27 17Planning Our Scenes
11:36 18Mood Boards / Pitch Deck
09:21 19Assignment 02: Planning Your Project
03:23Part 02: Production
20Building Intimacy On Set
07:13 21Directing Talent
06:01 22Director's Chair: Day One
26:31 23Director's Chair: Day Two
26:40 24Director's Chair: Day Three
16:51 25Assignment: Leave It All In The Field
02:03Part 03: Editing
26Intro to Editing
02:31 27Ingesting Media
06:19 28Director's Cut
53:20 29Choosing Music
18:41 30Sound Design
19:14 31Color Grading
14:15 32Assignment: Editing Your Film
02:46 33Live Feedback Session
1:13:43Lesson Info
Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention
(Bright intro music) Often, when I run into people interested in getting into filmmaking, the conversation usually goes, "It's super expensive. I don't know what drone to get. Which gimble should I get? I don't have a camera that shoots slow motion." I can tell you right now, that for the most part none of these things really matter. Let's rewire our thoughts a little bit. We're constantly hearing this word cinematic, but what does that actually mean? The definition of cinematic means, to relate to motion pictures. Often, we can get fixated on drones and steady cam movements and slow motion. But, let's think about that. If we watch a film, how often is slow motion being used? You might see a shot or two every now and then or maybe they'll commit to a whole scene once in the movie. But, for the most part everything's in real time. The same goes for even steady cam movements and drones. Most of the time, we're seeing this very organic handheld movement or tripod. There's no doubt that ...
drones and steady cam movements and slow motion can create beautiful footage. And there's absolutely a place for it in filmmaking. Later on in the workshop, we'll go over how to use these techniques and create with intention. But, just remember, they're not necessary for getting to filmmaking. Will we use them? Yes. Are they cinematic? Yes. Are they absolutely necessary? No. There's more that goes into cinematic filmmaking than just those techniques. It's about storytelling. Tools like lens choices, camera movement, color grading, lighting, composition. These are all tools that we can use intentionally to make sure the emotion coming across on screen tells the story that we're wanting to share with the world.
Class Materials
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Ratings and Reviews
Dani
I LOVE this workshop - I have been wanting to film my own 'home life' movies as I am a photographer but I wanted to add even more memories. This workshop has added so much value to how, why, when, and what the process is of film-making for film-making. Thanks to RJ for sharing all his amazing information while being clear, precise, and informative. I am excited to film my next 'home life' film!
Alex Bocajj
Great insights into Rj's process. Really enjoyed it all. Rj is smooth and easy to learn from. Loved the "in-field" BTS and going thru the motions live. Looking forward to more material.
Patti Sohn
Really informative and inspiring. One of the best video tutorials I have watched.
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