Film Connection Course Curriculum Outline

Film / Television / Video Production School

This program qualifies you for positions in the film, television, video
and music video fields. Following is an outline of the film class materials. All courses include hands-on lab drills performed in the actual film or video studio in your local area!

Pre-Production, Production, Post Production Classes

 

Program style:
	Nature of video, television and film Style structure Production values		Basic production guidelines Experimenting with video and film
Location:
	Studio vs. location Location scouting		Post considerations
The Script:
	Planning the script What is needed in the script		Script rewriting for the film and video
Budget:
	How much will it cost?		Budgeting framework
The Equipment:
	Standards Production Values Using video or film		Cameras VTR's Lighting
Staff, Crew, Talent, and Unions:
	Staff and crew Talent		Unions and Guilds Other unions
Production Considerations:
	Management Problem solving		The need to know
Setting the Scene:
	Sets Location		Lighting Grip
Cameras:
	Film Cameras Panavison Arriflex Aaton Motion Picture Technology		Motion Picture Photography Film versus Video Beta SP Digital Video Cameras Video Camera Technology
Lenses:
	Practical tests of different lenses Focal Length Techniques		F-Stops Creating the mood of the scene
VTR's:
	Digital recorders Video Operator		Automation Video Works
Lighting for Film and Video:
	Key lights Fill lights Three point lighting techniques Source lighting Hard and soft light Available lighting techniques Professional lighting		Lighting Intensity Control and manipulation of light Color temperatures and color correction Quartz instruments and bulbs HMI's and specialty lighting electrical systems
Audio:
	Microphones used in film and video The Boom Recording Techniques		Mixers Analog Digital
Video Engineering:
	Obtaining good pictures from your equipment Using monitors Wave form functions Vector display and picture		Camera setup Camera technique Camera technical considerations VTR considerations Other technical considerations
Directing and Producing:
	Single camera Composition Continuity Camera techniques Multi camera Film production process Film equipment Labs		The producing process Problems to watch for Film shoot and production of super 16 and 35 mm film Telecine The blow up Shooting for the edit
Production Methods and Costs:
	Options Breakdown		Multi camera considerations Application
Working with Talent:
	Union talent Script development		Helping non-professionals Important considerations
Editing Systems:
	Editing methods Electronic editing systems Control track vs. time code systems SMPTE time code editing Comparative economics of editing systems		Digital Editing Digitizing Avid editing systems D Vision Media composer Hard disk editing system Digital editing techniques
Editing Mechanics:
	Off-line vs. On-line Edit decision list Formats Changing edits and edit decision lists A personal method of off-line editing		Going on line Graphics and audio for final edit Sound effects libraries Preparing for the edit Graphic materials Proper preparation to save money
Editing Techniques and Style:
	Style and aesthetics Flow and continuity Insert vs. assemble editing Entering edit points Editing ISO material		Glitches How to cope with editing problems Color correction The psychology of video editing
Special Effects For Editing:
	Adding visual impact Chroma keys Mattes Animation Digital effects		Computer animation Advanced digital effects Time base correction Image enhancers Noise reducers
Computer Animation & Special Effects:
	Principals of 3-D 3-D modeling basics Curves and surfaces Lighting and effects Rendering Introduction to SoftImage Process of animation Principles of movement		Motion path animation Keyframe animation Hierarchical animation Lattice animation Basic compositing Shape animation Performance in animation Technological applications of animation
Computer Graphics:
	Computer graphics tools Design and color Layout and composition		Digital imaging and manipulation Special effects Computer graphics project
Real-Time 3-D Graphics:
	Introduction to real-time 3-D graphics Input devices Output devices Simulation process		Real-Time 3-D graphics project design Objects Software for real-time 3-D modeling Real-Time 3-D modeling and gaming
Computers in Digital Media:
	Digital media devices Networks Multi-platform operating systems		Digital media applications Authoring tools HTML World Wide Web
Creative Writing:
	Non fiction Writing and development Commercial / interactive writing Teleplay development and structure		Writers Guild of America and the Writer's Market Styles and techniques Plot and character development Story elements and structure
Design and Art Theory:
	Elements and composition of art and graphics Perspective Cartooning Animation Storyboarding		Art and animation history and appreciation Typography Layout and design Final project
Digital Media Assembly:
	Script and storyboard preparationfor interactive media Interface design and structure Assembly with authoring programs		Desktop video manipulation Digital sound for multimedia Final post production Mastering to CD format
Game Interface Design / Digital Technologies and Techniques:
	Data and file manipulation Data acquisition Motion capture Analog to digital data conversion Peripheral management Levels of abstraction		Ergonomics Component identification Script Storyboard Game plan Production
Make-Up and Wardrobe:
	The need for make-up and wardrobe Context and analysis of make-up		Make-up artist Special effects and special make-up

 

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The National Private School Accreditation Alliance recognizes our school, Film Connection as a fully accredited private college.  Upon your request a Film Connection Admissions Counselor will be happy to fax or email you proof of our certification which validates this prestigious award.

Not only will Sallie Mae cover the entire tuition cost ($7450), but they'll also loan up to 60% additional ($4470) for living expenses and/or equipment purchases if you choose.

So, if you are 18 years of age or older, have a good credit report and track record, you can qualify for a ZERO DOWN, low interest (starting at Prime Rate + 0%) loan and take up to 15 years to pay it back. Please call one of our Sallie Mae Financial Aid Advisors at 800.755.7597 to see if you qualify. 

For those who don’t qualify for Sallie Mae financing, do not despair.  Again, because we are fully accredited, Entertainment Connection can offer in-house, Internal Financing.  Pretty much, this means that unless you haven’t been paying your bills, we can get you a financing program that will fit your budget.  Need a low down payment?  We can do that.  Need to stretch your payments over several years?  We can do that.  Don’t want to fill out a lot of loan application forms?  Relax, we can even do that for you.  There’s no cost for any of this.  So pick up the phone and call us, toll free at:


We know times are tough right now.  Because the Entertainment Connection is fully accredited, we  are able to offer many different financial aid packages. So we’re pretty sure we can find a plan that will fit your budget.  Just give us a call and let us do the paper work for you, so you can get your career in the recording industry going.  Our toll free number is:

1-800-755-7597

Our professional and qualified financial aid consultants are waiting to help you between 9:00AM and 5:00PM PST (12:00PM and 8:00PM EST) Monday through Friday.  Remember, there is never any charge for having us do the loan application work for you, so unless you’re one of those people who love doing their own taxes every year, give us a call.  Let us get you into school, now!

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Don't let the fact you have no money right now stop  you from getting the education, training and connections you need to get a career going in the Film business.

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