Loading...

Course Description

In this detailed exploration of low-budget filmmaking, learn techniques and theories examining all phases of the process, from development to production to post-production. The focus is on translating a minimum budget into maximum quality on screen. Topics include the script, financing the production, evaluating the marketplace, analyzing and breaking down the screenplay, learning to apply creativity to a budgetary plan to maximize on-screen value, casting, selecting key production personnel, production design, music, editing, sound design, marketing and distribution. Throughout the class, you are able to apply concepts learned to your own projects.

Course Outline

Learn techniques and theories examining all phases of the low-budget filmmaking process, from development to production to post-production, and how to translate a minimum budget into maximum quality on screen.

Notes

Contact:
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Loading...
Review Sections
Section Title
Low-Budget Filmmaking
Type
Lecture
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Mandatory) Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance by Diane Bell ISBN 1615932887
Required fields are indicated by .