. Filmmaking Program: Course Code: FM 100 : Filmmaking Program code: FM 100 Program Length: 1 - 4 Months Starting: May 15th, 2008 Availability Status: Space available Location: Online & home study Cost: $299 Enroll: Click here to enroll today Admission Requirements & Fees There are no previous education or age requirements for our film program. Anyone with the willingness to learn about filmmaking can enroll in our program. The course costs $299 and that includes everything you need to get started. Our Program The Film program at Lights Film School focuses on both the practical and theoretical elements of filmmaking. We believe in the concept of "outcomes based learning" which is a multidisciplinary method to teaching which focuses on the desires of the students. While there is a curriculum, the course is largely project based which means you get to choose the areas that interest you most and gear each one of your projects towards your individual interests within film. Students are introduced to concepts of developing ideas, producing, directing and marketing films. We walk you through the process from idea conceptualization all the way to distribution and everything in between. Through each of our lessons, our students will have the opportunity to work hands on with raw film footage provided by us to create movies and videos. Since our program is projects based, students will be required to create their own scripts, short movies, music videos (based on music and footage we provide) and learn to implement visually stunning cinematic elements into their productions. Students will gain first hand experience in every facet of film from storyboarding and concept building to casting, camera work and editing. Our course is very hands on and will require that our students have their own camera and computer. Other than that we will provide the rest. Students will gain relevant industry knowledge through practical work experience and readings. After course completion many of our students get into independent filmmaking. However others get into directing, producing, creative direction, set design and film marketing. Career Prospects The filmmaking program has generated a varied and adaptable workforce. Graduates have been employed by filmmaking companies, production companies, set designers, directors, photography directors (DOP's) and many of our students continue on to get into independent filmmaking. Maya Gardel - Graduated 2007 "I enrolled in Lights Film School this year because I really wanted to learn how to create a movie. I purchased a camera earlier in the year with the intention on making movies, but soon realized that I was in over my head. I had problems editing, my camera work was unprofessional and my stories needed some serious attention. I decided to enroll in the Lights Film Course because it was a comprehensive course that would teach me how to refine my script, shoot impressive footage and edit it professionally. After finishing the film course, myself and a small team of journalists, photographers and filmmakers traveled to South America where we just finished capturing some of the most breathtaking, spectacular footage I've ever seen. As I am now in post production, I am finally happy with my ability to sit behind the computer and edit my footage with great care and professionalism. I'm hoping for my film to be in festivals and on DVD next year!" Courses Section 1 Introduction, Composition and Shorts Introduction to your instructor and online learning Composition Screenwriting Practical Work Experience: Come up with a screenplay and shoot a short story. Section  2 Cinematography and visualization Shooting Sound Lighting Visualization: The process The continuity Style Production design Storyboards Practical Work Experience: story boarding Section 3 Advanced directing Staging dialog sequences Mobile staging Camera angles Point of view Open and closed framing Shots (the pan, tracking shots, crane, transitions) Practical Work Experience: Advanced directing and cinematography assignment Section 4 Editing / posting production and marketing Editing (sound, video, music) Music and movie scores Film and digital transfers Marketing and promotion Practical Work Experience: music video editing assignment **Final Exam For more information, Visit our contact page or Visit our film schools main page Enroll: Click here to enroll today   .

Frequently Asked Questions Film School Home Who can enroll? What do I need to enroll? How much does the course cost? How long does the course take? What is the course curriculum? What have your past students done?	Course Breakdown Ideas & Funding Screenwriting Cinematography & Composition Feature Films Short Films Documentaries Preproduction / Post Production Music & Sound Publicity / Marketing & Distribution Film Jobs	Film School News Dec 1st 2007: Lights Film School secures contract with musician to add a music video editing component to the course Read more... June 19th 2007: Lights Film School changes course reading material to include a new book on storyboarding and creating scenes frame by frame  Read more...