Introduction to Filmmaking

• History of cinema & evolution of storytelling
• Film vs. Digital filmmaking
• Types of films: Fiction, Documentary, Experimental

Screenwriting

• Story writing – Elements of story writing, Ideas, Research/Title/Intro, Synopsis
• Character Development – Protagonist, antagonist, character arcs
• Scriptwriting Basics – Format, structure, Script draft’s

Screenplay & Storyboarding

• Screenplay Basics – Dialogue, Characters, Scene headings, Action, Treatment, Screenplay draft’s
• Storyboarding – Visualizing scenes before shooting

Script Breakdown & Shot Division

• Script Breakdown – Breaking down script via template
• Shot Division – Shot List & Shot Type

Producing & Budgeting

• Production Scheduling – Call sheets, cast & crew, daily schedule
• Budgeting & Funding – Independent film budgeting, grants, production house
• Legal Aspects – Copyrights, contracts, location permits

Casting & Location Scouting

• Casting Process – Auditions, screen tests, actor contracts
• Location Selection – Recce, Indoor vs. outdoor, securing permits
• Set Preparation – Props, production design, continuity

Production Design

• Art Direction – Set building, color palettes, visual themes
• Props & Costumes – Historical accuracy, character costumes
• Mood & Atmosphere – How set design impacts storytelling

Types of Cameras & Lenses

• DSLR vs. Mirrorless vs. Cinema Cameras
• Prime vs. Zoom Lenses (Focal Lengths & Depth of Field)
• Camera Sensors (Full-frame, Crop-frame)

Camera Settings

• ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed – Balancing exposure
• White Balance & Color Temperature – Avoiding color shifts
• Frame Rates & Resolutions – 24fps vs. 60fps, 4K vs. HD
• Camera Modes Shooting & Auto/Manual Focus – Auto, Manual & Etc

Shot Composition & Framing

• Shot Types, Camera Angles & Camera Shot Farming – One Shot, Two Shot, Wide, Medium, Close-up, Over-the-Shoulder, Low Angle, Dutch Angle
• Advanced Techniques – Leading lines, negative space, symmetry

Camera Movements

• Static vs. Dynamic Shots – When to move the camera
• Types of Movements – Pan, Tilt, Dolly, Crane, Handheld, Gimbal
• Stabilization Techniques – Tripods, Gimbals, Steadicams

Lighting Techniques

• 3-Point Lighting – Key light, fill light, backlight
• High-Key vs. Low-Key Lighting – Bright & airy vs. moody & dramatic
• Practical Lighting – Using available light creatively

Advanced Cinematography

• Shooting in Different Environments – Day, night, indoors, outdoors
• Color Psychology in Film – How lighting affects mood
• Creative Camera Techniques – Rack focus, whip pan, vertigo effect

Directing Fundamentals

• Director’s Vision – Visual storytelling, shot planning
• Blocking & Actor Direction – Movement, expressions, camera positioning
• Continuity & Scene Coverage – Ensuring seamless scene transitions

Cinematography Basics

• Shot Composition – Rule of thirds, framing techniques
• Depth of Field – Focus control, background blur, bokeh
• Lighting Techniques – Natural vs. artificial light, high-key & low-key

Sound Recording

• Microphones & Audio Equipment – Boom mics, shotgun mics, lavaliers
• On-Set Sound Recording – Syncing dialogue, reducing background noise
• Sound Effects & Ambience – Capturing room tone, foley recording

On-Set Workflow

• Roles of Crew Members – Director, DP, gaffer, grip, script supervisor
• Time Management – Shooting schedules, efficiency on set
• Live Monitoring & Playback – Checking takes, avoiding reshoots

Introduction to Editing Software

• Overview of Premiere Pro.
• Interface, tools, and workspace customization

Basic Editing Techniques

• Understanding and using the Source and Program monitors
• Cutting & Trimming – Timeline navigation, ripple edits
• Effects Control – Motion, Position, Scale
• Stabilization of videos
• Text & Titles – Add text and Titles in your video (Type Tool) – How to add shadows and background in your text (Text Settings) – Different Fonts and How to install Third party Fonts
• Adding Logos and Graphics – Multiple Layers
• Transitions – Fade, dissolve, cross-cutting, match cuts
• Basic Effects – Speed ramping, time remapping

Advanced Editing

• Multi-Cam Editing – Syncing multiple camera angles – Audio Editing Effects For clarity
• Transitions – Default Transitions – Built-in Transitions – Project Based Transitions – Preset Based Transitions Different Stock Footage Websites (Mixkit.co, Pixabay.com, Pexels.com) – How to Import Presets
• Overlays – What are Overlays? – Effects Using Blend Mode – Blend Modes – Light Leaks (Youtube, Mixkit.co, Pixabay.com, Pexels.com)
• Chroma Key – How to remove Green Screen – Use of Color Key & Ultra Key
• Keyframing – How to Add Key framing For Text (Zoom In, Zoom Out, Scale, Position) – How to Animate your Graphics
• Masking & Pen Tool – How to Add Mask to Your Videos – How to Blur something specific – Key framing Of Masking – Auto Masking Key framing – Manual Masking Key framing
• Motion Graphics & Titles – Adding text animations (Using AI Tool Mister Horse)

Sound Editing

• Syncing Audio & Video – Matching waveforms, auto/manual syncing, adding voiceover to your videos
• Noise Reduction & Audio Cleanup – Removing unwanted sounds through (Adobe Podcast AI)
• Layering Sound Effects – Ambience, reverb, spatial audio

Color Correction & Grading

• Primary Color Correction – Fixing exposure, contrast, white balance
• Secondary Color Grading – Skin tones, cinematic color looks
• LUTs & Custom Color Styles – Creating signature visual tones

Rendering & Exporting

• Export Settings for Different Platforms – YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Film Festivals
• Codecs & Compression – Understanding different formats, presets file sizes, bitrate settings
• Export Vertical & Portrait Videos
• Final Quality Control – Checking for errors before delivery