Mobile Filmmaking | Presented by Xiaomi
About this On Demand Course
This course is free of charge. Registration fees for this course have been generously underwritten by Xiaomi.
Have you been curious about how to use your mobile phone camera as a viable filmmaking tool? Create a high-quality short film using your mobile phone with the head of Xiaomi Studios and several experienced mobile filmmakers as your guides. These seven videos and post-class activities will give you a set of useful tips and best practices to bring your mobile film from concept through completion.
Along the way you will:
- understand the parameters of mobile filmmaking and how to make them work for you.
- plan your story and production specifically to take advantage of the medium.
- practice smartphone shooting techniques to make your film look more cinematic.
- select additional gear that could help improve the professional quality of your work.
- develop tactics for troubleshooting in various on-set scenarios.
- learn current best practices for editing and distributing your mobile film.
This course is ideal for:
- filmmakers who are looking for guidance on creating cinematic films using their mobile phones instead of traditional cameras.
- mobile phone users who would like to improve the professional quality of films shot on their devices.
You can begin taking this course at any time. Use the yellow REGISTER button to get started. If you have any questions about the course, please email collab_courses@sundance.org
Sundance Collab provides accommodations and support services to participants with disabilities. Accommodations and services are designed to meet the needs of each participant. Please email us at accessibility@sundance.org to arrange for services.
On Demand CourseOutline
Topics covered include:
- The possibilities of mobile filmmaking
- Understanding the basic features and parameters of mobile filmmaking
- Making the best use of your smartphone’s capabilities to create high-quality films
Topics covered include:
- Preparing your mobile film shoot from the earliest stages
- Creating your screenplay with a mobile shoot in mind
Topics covered include:
- Getting the most cinematic shots from your smartphone
- Camera movement, exposure and framing
Topics covered include:
- Tools to consider outside of your smartphone (both commercial and creative DIY solutions)
- How to bring a professional quality to your mobile filmmaking
Topics covered include:
- Common shooting scenarios
- How to ensure your smartphone performs well under the given conditions
Topics covered include:
- Best practices for editing and for your mobile short film workflow
- Tips on working with your footage and completing post-production
Topics covered include:
- Following a filmmaker creating a mobile short from beginning to end
- Advice on getting your film out into the world after it’s complete
FAQ
Sundance Collab’s On Demand courses provide flexibility to learn on your own time, whenever you’re ready. On Demand courses do not provide you with feedback on your work, but they do provide suggested activities and curated resources.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for all of the On Demand courses and the certificate will include the name associated with your Collab account.
You can find any courses that you are enrolled in or have already completed in the profile section of your Collab account under “Courses.”
Sundance Collab provides accommodations and support services to participants with disabilities. Please contact us at (435) 776-7790 or email us at accessibility@sundance.org to ask any questions or to discuss your specific needs.