Course Module
COURSE MODULE
Day 1 (5th August 2024):
- Session 1: Workshop Introduction
Welcome and workshop overview
Personal Introduction
- Session 2: Elements of visual language
Elements of visual communication, visual storytelling, rules of composition
- Session 3: Understanding the pre-production process
Understanding the pre-production process: concept development, scripting, storyboarding, and planning.
- Session 4: Types of shots & movements
Theory – Types of shots & movements
- Session 5: Introduction to DSLR Camera
Interaction with: PV Sunil Kumar (Cinematographer)
Day 2 (6th August 2024):
- Session 6: Introduction to DSLR Camera
How to shoot video with DSLR Camera in Manual Mode. Usage of Aperture, ISO, Shutter speed, White balance
- Session 7: Introduction to video equipment
Cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting.
- Session 8: Basic camera techniques
Framing, composition, focus, exposure
- Session 9: Introduction to TV Station
Visit to MediaOne premises – Program floor, Program PCR, MCR, Recording studios, Edit suites, Central News Desk, News Floor, News PCR
- Session 10: Interaction with industry expert
Interaction with: C Dawood (Managing Editor, MediaOne)
Interaction with: Nishad Rawther (Senior News Editor, MediaOne)
Day 3 (7th August 2024):
- Session 11: Types of shots & movements
Types of shots & movements – practical
- Session 12: Sequence making – Theory & practical
Learn to make a sequence using different types of shots, like how we create a sentence or paragraph using different words
- Session 13: Audio Recording
Importance of good audio: types of microphones, recording techniques, and tips for capturing clear sound. Hands-on activity: Participants practice recording audio using various microphones and learn about minimizing background noise.
- Session 14: Interaction with experts
Interaction with: Jolly Chirayath (Film Actor)
Interaction with: Madhu Janardhanan (Film Critic)
Day 4 (8th August 2024):
- Session 14: Editing, concept making for short film
Let’s learn basics of editing, How to put shots together and create a new meaning / Think of a concept for short film.
Overview of popular video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
Interface familiarization and basic editing tools
- Session 15: Basics of script writing, Stages of production, Pre-Production
Interaction with: M Noushad (Author)
Writing for visual media, screen writing for fiction / non-fiction, stages of production
- Session 16 (04:30 pm to 05:30 pm) : Interaction with industry experts
Interaction with: Harshad (Film Director)
- Session 17: Roles & responsibilities of crew members
Roles and responsibilities of different members of the production crew
Day 5 (9th August 2024):
- Session 18: Hands-on Practice
Short Film shoot
Applying the skills learned during the workshop
Day 6 (10th August 2024):
- Session 20: Video Editing – Practical
Video Editing – Practical
- Session 20: Finalizing the Video
Color correction and grading
Adding text overlays, graphics, and subtitles
Exporting the final video in various formats for different platforms
- Session 21: Concluding Session
Group discussions and feedback sessions
Screening of short film done by students / Certificate distribution