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A 15 part series on how movies are (generally) made and who does what job and when.

First Aired

2017-08-24
Last Aired

2017-12-14
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

15
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

YouTube

Keywords:

film production

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Season 1

1. Screenplays

If you want to make a movie, generally you're going to want to start with a script. In this episode of...More

If you want to make a movie, generally you're going to want to start with a script. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily Gladstone talks about the basics of screenplays and how to get started thinking about and actually writing your movie.Less

10mins 2017-08-24

2. Pitching and Pre-Production

Pitching your movie to people can be hard. A studio, a friend, your mom... each of these entities will...More

Pitching your movie to people can be hard. A studio, a friend, your mom... each of these entities will have different stressed and give you different results. But, what's important in a pitch? And what happens after the pitch? How do you get your movie ready to film? In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily gives us some advice on both.Less

10mins 2017-08-31

3. The Filmmaker's Army

Who does what on a film set? And how many of them are there? What is HMU? What is a Scripty? In this e...More

Who does what on a film set? And how many of them are there? What is HMU? What is a Scripty? In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily gives us A BIG OVERVIEW on the Production Team. Who they are, who they report to, and why they're important.Less

10mins 2017-09-07

4. Dissecting The Camera

Sometimes the most intimidating part of making a movie is that little box of concentrated technology c...More

Sometimes the most intimidating part of making a movie is that little box of concentrated technology called "The Camera." But, FEAR NOT! In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily helps us dissect the basics of modern movie cameras so you can have an easier time getting started... hopefully!Less

10mins 2017-09-21

5. Sound Production

Good sound is easy to miss because, usually, you're not paying attention to it. You're just simply, "i...More

Good sound is easy to miss because, usually, you're not paying attention to it. You're just simply, "in the story." But, sound recordists and engineers need to have a lot of technical know how as well as an instinct for story to help immerse us in the world of the film. In today's episode, Lily talks to us about Sound Production.Less

10mins 2017-09-28

6. Producers

So... what do Producers even do? It's a hard question to answer because there are so many different ki...More

So... what do Producers even do? It's a hard question to answer because there are so many different kinds of producers on a movie. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily Gladstone talks us through the different kinds of producers and what they do in the movies.Less

10mins 2017-10-05

7. The Director

So... what do Directors even do? That's not an easy question to answer but today Lily will do her best...More

So... what do Directors even do? That's not an easy question to answer but today Lily will do her best. Generally, directors are the driving creative force behind a movie, deciding what kind of cinematic world the story will take place in, how the performances will fit into that, and how the camera will capture that world. But, there's a lot more to discuss on this episode of Crash Course Film Production.Less

10mins 2017-10-12

8. The Cinematographer

Who takes the pictures in a movie? Who is responsible for making a movie look good, or creating meanin...More

Who takes the pictures in a movie? Who is responsible for making a movie look good, or creating meaning with light and shadow, or make an action scene clear and thrilling? A lot of the time, that's the job of the cinematographer. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily Gladstone talks to us about the role of the Cinematographer, their tools, and what they do on set.Less

10mins 2017-10-19

9. Designing the World of Film

Literally, ‘mise-en-scene’ means “placing on stage.” But in film, mise-en-scene encompasses everything...More

Literally, ‘mise-en-scene’ means “placing on stage.” But in film, mise-en-scene encompasses everything the camera is capturing. The artists and crafts-people who work in Production Design, Wardrobe, and Hair and Makeup are responsible for setting the stage of a film and making sure the characters fit on that stage. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily talks us through the roles involved in designing the world of a film.Less

10mins 2017-10-26

10. Grip and Electric

It's time to look at some of the most under-sung heroes of the film world, Grip and Electric. Doing ev...More

It's time to look at some of the most under-sung heroes of the film world, Grip and Electric. Doing everything from setting up dollies and tripods, to helping the cinematographer shape the light with flags and silks, the Grips are there to make it work properly. And when working with electricity (as pretty much ever film set does) you need experienced technicians to make sure you are doing it safely and that you'll have the power you'll need. Which is where the Electric department comes in.Less

10mins 2017-11-02

11. Special Effects

Chances are, when you hear the phrase "Special Effects," you may have images pop into your mind. The H...More

Chances are, when you hear the phrase "Special Effects," you may have images pop into your mind. The Hulk smashing a city, a lightsaber fight, or maybe an alien world. But effects can be much more subtle and have been around really since the beginning of filmmaking. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily Gladstone talks about the basics of special effects.Less

10mins 2017-11-09

12. The Editor

The Editor is yet another unsung hero in the filmmaking process. For a century of film history, Editor...More

The Editor is yet another unsung hero in the filmmaking process. For a century of film history, Editors have taken raw footage and worked to transform it into a cohesive whole. Basically making one thing from many. But, how do they do it? In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily walks us through the editor's process and talks about some of the guidelines different editors use to make movies great!Less

10mins 2017-11-16

13. Marketing

So you've made a movie. Congrats! But now you have to get people to see it. How you market your movie ...More

So you've made a movie. Congrats! But now you have to get people to see it. How you market your movie depends a lot on what your movie is. Is it a massive blockbuster? That means one set of requirements. Is it a small, Indy film? That's a different set of requirements. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily talks us through some of the history and methods of marketing a film to an audience.Less

10mins 2017-11-30

14. To Film School or Not To Film School

Should you go to film school? Great question? But there aren't necessarily a lot of direct answers. Do...More

Should you go to film school? Great question? But there aren't necessarily a lot of direct answers. Do you want to go to Hollywood? Do you want to make movies in your spare time? Do you want to learn about world cinema? Do you want to be a director? A cinematographer? An editor? Do you want to pay for tuition? All of these questions can help you figure it out, but today Lily Gladstone will talk us through a few important things to keep in mind when deciding if film school may be right for you!Less

10mins 2017-12-07

15. Television Production

In our final episode of Crash Course Film Production, it's time to take a look at television productio...More

In our final episode of Crash Course Film Production, it's time to take a look at television production and how it differs from feature film production. It's subtle but it has a lot to do with how television shows make money for their many different types of platforms. So, strap in and get ready for a trip into the world of TV!Less