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Exploring the Essential Features of “Seth Worley – Short Films 101”
Description
Join writer/director Seth Worley as he takes you on another distilled journey through filmmaking, this time sharing his experiences making award-winning short films. In this course you’ll learn the most important steps to making your short the very best it can be, from finding your voice as a filmmaker through to post-production and establishing an audience.
Modules
Intro & Overview
02m
As we kick off the course, Seth runs us through the goals for what we’re going to learn.
Voice
10m
In this module Seth helps us to discover our defining voice as a filmmaker – what makes us special and our stories interesting.
Why Make a Short?
02m
There are plenty of reasons to make a short film, but in this module Seth mainly focuses on why you shouldn’t.
Ideas
01m
Short films need to be distilled to one idea. Here Seth reinforces this with examples.
Structure
04m
To help plan out your short film you need structure. In this module Seth talks through his Storyclock model and how it can be used for shorts.
Writing
01m
In this module we look at how approaching the script for a short differs from a feature.
Production Design
04m
Here Seth offers tips for streamlining your production design on a short film.
Shotlists
02m
Shotlists are imperative to any well-planned production. In this module Seth walks us through his steps for generating a shotlist for his short films.
Storyboards
02m
Many filmmakers struggle with creating storyboards, but as we learn in this module it’s an important part of communicating your creative vision.
Directing Crew
03m
In this module Seth offers advice for first-time directors working with their crew.
Directing Actors
02m
One of the most feared aspects of filmmaking is directing actors. Here Seth offers his advice for making the most of the relationship.
Visual Effects
07m
Here we look at the importance of visual effects, and how they don’t necessarily have to be cutting-edge CG to add value to your short.
Fixing it in Post
09m
In this module Seth gives us a quick handful of tutorials in Adobe After Effects to show what’s possible with quick VFX.
Sound Design
08m
Using a scene from his short Tempo, Seth discusses his process for approaching sound design.
Finishing
02m
Now that your short film is done, it’s important to honestly evaluate the outcome and seek honest feedback.
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