Visual Storytelling: The Director's Craft
1 weekend
This is a one-weekend course in the basic elements of the craft of great directing. Going from preparation to shooting styles, casting and postproduction, this primer will cover the key areas every aspiring director should know.
Tutor: Sonya Gildea
Cost: €200 waged/€180 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Dates: 18th & 19th September
Directing for the Screen
6 Thursday evenings
This course is a primer in directing. An introduction to all the main aspects of directing is combined with practical exercises in shooting to give an overview and experience of the basics - the practical knowledge you need in order to direct films. You will be guided through the process of preparation, taking in all the major departments that come together to make a film possible. In addition to practical exercises, all participants will shoot and crew short scenes.
Cost: €280waged / €260 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Tutor: Vinny Murphy
Dates: 9 Nov - 14 Dec (6 Tuesday evenings)
Introduction to Assistant Directing
1 Day
This course is designed to increase filmmakers' knowledge of how a film set functions. By examining the role of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Assistant Directors students will grasp precisely how to manage a film set and delegate responsibility. Within pre-production we will examine the recce, scheduling and rehearsals. From principal photography we study shooting routines such as crew breakdowns, blocking, cast prep, unit moves, contingency planning, stress management and supporting the Director. This course is valuable to anyone from the Camera Department, the Production department, Directors to potential Assistant Directors.
Cost: €100 waged / €80 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Further Dates TBC
*NEW* 5 Day Directing Techniques
In this introduction to directing, students will gain an understanding of the role of the director from pre to post-production. This course includes scriptwriting and analysis, story visualisation, directing actors and decision making in post production. Students will know what each Head of Department is responsible for and how they contribute to the director's vision. In post-production students will make editing decisions on footage shot during the course.
Cost: €550 waged / €500 unwaged
Dates: 2010 dates tbc
Deposit: €200
Class size: 8
BOOKING INFORMATION
Payment/Booking:
To book a place on any of these courses please contact Filmbase reception in person or call on 01 679 6716. Filmbase Reception opening hours 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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Course Cancellation Policy:
If notice is received at least (i) 14 days in advance of the class, the Customer is entitled to a full refund, (ii) 7 days of the class, the customer is entitled to a full class credit which must be used within 3 months of the date of the original class to another class offered by Filmbase. Customer is not entitled to a refund or class credit if less than 7 day advance notice is given. Failure to provide notice at least 14 days in advance of the class obligates the Customer to pay the full price of the class.
Filmbase reserves the right to amend or cancel the date, time and location of a Training class including replacing the personnel who may be scheduled to deliver the Training. In the event a Training class is cancelled, the customer is entitled to a full refund. Filmbase shall not be responsible for any other loss incurred by Customer as a result of a cancellation or amendment.
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