Learn How to Direct a Film with Adrian Mead

Course details

It may be that you have written a script that you want to take into production of it might be that you are ready to go out and find someone to work with. Either way, you're ready to Direct! Get the megaphone out, it's time to start barking orders, right? Well, not quite. If you're serious about directing a short film, directing a feature or you're an all round filmmaker, you'll learn everything you need to know in this course.

There is a lot a director needs to know about, here's a taster of what Adrian will be covering:

• Learn all about Directing a short film
• What Does a Director Do?
• Finding Opportunities
• Key Factors in Choosing a Script
• Scripts You Should Avoid!
• Working Relationships
• What do You Bring to the Table?
• Working With a Writer
• Turning Dialogue Into Visuals
• Communicating With the Writer
• Genre
• The Theme
• Bringing Characters to Life
• Evoking Emotions Through Visuals
• Is it Cinematic?
• Emotional Response?
• Casting Sessions
• Actors vs Non Actors
• Storyboards & Breaking up the script
• An explanation of different shots and their uses
• Storyboarding Overview
• Timing the Script - Pace
• Interiors vs. Exteriors
• Night Shoots
• Visual & Special Effects
• Working with The Crew
• Costume, Makeup & Prosthetics
• SFX & VFX
• Art Department
• Legal and Moral Responsibilities
• Props
• Look After Yourself & Be Positive
• Working With Actors on Set
• Keep Feedback Simple
• Things to Consider After Each Day of Production
• Planning Pickups
• Additional Dialogue Recording
• Choose Your Editor

As you can see, it's not just about telling an actor where to stand. If you want to truly stand out in this profession, you have to be able to handle everything in this list...and more. Luckily, Adrian is here to help you and share his knowledge and experience. 

You don't need any prior knowledge of directing to take this course. This course contains 15 video lessons presented by Adrian Mead, an accomplished writer and director who has worked with major networks in both the UK and US.