LET’S MAKE ALL SORTS OF FILMS!
During this online course, I will share how I create my films, by taking you through my step by step process, so you can learn to make them too.
Each week, there will be loads of inspiration and a prompt to spark the creation of your film. We concentrate a different type of film each week, from Stop motions, Time lapses, Slow mo stories, Video portraits, Scenes From The Weekend, How-To demonstrations & Day In The Life films… to concentrating on particular shooting angles, so you can capture interesting footage to edit into these wonderful films… There are so many stories you can tell!. I’ll be sharing my process; the key points to guide you through your projects. It’s packed with information to get you creating.
What this course will do, is equip you to shoot amazing content and edit together the type of films you want to make. That could be films of your life and family, telling your story or you can make films to promote your business or brand e.g. make stop motions of your stationery products or time lapses of your surroundings or mini films of your events. There is so much scope for telling stories through video.
Your films can be any length, so they’re suitable for Instagram or YouTube/Vimeo, or to display on your blog/Facebook etc…. it’s totally up to you!
Every film you make will help you go on to create future films… with more knowledge, experience and confidence.
During the 10 weeks there will be the opportunity for you to create a weekly film, using any kind of camera… I’ll be sharing examples of films made with a DSLR, compact camera and on the iPhone…
- Each week will focus on a different prompt or shooting & editing technique, which you will practice while creating your film.
- There will be guidance for shooting, with tips & examples of what and how to shoot. The prompt is there to spark your creativity, through experimentation & play.
- For the editing – You will have access to step by step tutorials on the basics of how to use iMovie on a computer and the mobile version. Then for each project I will show you film examples and how I approached editing, offering tips and tricks along the way.
- The schedule – New project materials will be shared on a Tuesday, with our sharing day on Monday and the option to take part in the #minimondaymovies on Instagram, for those that are interested.
- There will be the opportunity to create a film a week, however the number of film projects you complete is entirely up to you. I will guide and encourage you throughout the course.
- Your finished film projects can be shared on Instagram or in a Vimeo community group and participants can ask questions within the course site. (There won’t be a Facebook group set up by me)
- The course will run for 10 weeks – Next session begins Tuesday 16th Oct – (Registration will remain open for one week after the course starts)
- Course materials will be available for a further twelve months after the course finishes.
- Fee £177 – For currency exchange rates please visit – xe.com
For details about future courses, please join my MAILING LIST – The next session will begin Nov 27th 2018
What will I need?
- To set aside some time to shoot and edit each week.
- The ability to shoot photos and video. Any camera can be used. If you’re not that familiar with it, you’ll need time practice and play, as I won’t be covering all technical aspects of specific cameras. The shooting part of the course offers tips and guidance on how and what to shoot. Please feel free to use your favourite camera, whether it’s a DSLR, compact camera or even an mobile device…or a combination.
- A computer with an editing program. You will get a great introduction to editing, showing you the basics and sharing tips in iMovie; enabling you to take the leap and discover more. Although I won’t be sharing tutorials in other editing programs, you are able and welcome to use them. A lot of the advice and tips can be used on different programs.
- Access to the internet to view the course content. The course materials will be shared in my online learning site. Our community will be sharing their films on Instagram & Vimeo and members of the course can ask questions within the course classroom.
- and lastly, but probably most importantly… a commitment to experiment, make films and have fun!
Some kind words about the course & examples of films made…
“Learning more about film was a huge goal of mine in 2016 – and enrolling in this course was easily one of the best things I did to further my learning. I knew within the first week – that this course was something special. Not only is Xanthe full of incredible inspiration – her lessons are chock full of wonderful information – especially for those who are wanting to expand their knowledge in the film/video. (I now have a slight obsessions with #minimovies.) As an instructor – she is available, helpful and insanely supportive. I used to think films were slightly daunting and was overwhelmed with the process – Xanthe’s approach helps you tap into your creative self. In the past 10 weeks – I can safely say I have developed a true love for films and cannot wait to create more in the future.” – Allison Gipson “I have been a student of Xanthe’s for several years and I absolutely love learning with her. From the very first class, she gave me tools to understand every aspect of the filmmaking process and (more importantly) inspiration to use in my own films. Anyone can give you the technical skills needed to make a film, but with Xanthe you have a creative teacher and guide who empowers and inspires beyond just the how-to. I gasp a little each time I watch her work, and it spurs me on over and over again to create my own time capsules memories.” – Deb Achak “Make Films has helped me learn to see in new ways. Xanthe’s creativity, inspiration, and gentle nudges to capture the beauty of our every day lives is a gift that everyone should enjoy. I have learned so much about the importance of treasuring the simplicity of my life, as well as making sure I am a part of the films I have created during the Make Films Course.” – Katiusca Guzman “I have so loved the Make Films course. I learned so much and was inspired to really see what I could do with video. Each week, I was asked to step out of my comfort zone and to create a film that I might not have considered before. I take a lot of online courses and it is rare that I complete each and every assignment, but for this class I came out with a new video each week. I’m so glad that I did – without doing so I would not have discovered that I have many different kinds of stories to tell. Xanthe is a gifted teacher. Her tutorials are easy to follow and even though I’ve made and edited films before, I learned something new each time. I will take any course that Xanthe offers because she is so warm and encouraging. I loved every second of this class. I might even take it again just to continue to be inspired.” -Bree Hester “Make Films is one of the best ecourses I’ve ever done. It’s full of content and guidance, with plenty of opportunities for questions and feedback. I especially loved that we were able to share our movies and learn from each other. Thank you so much Xanthe! You’re an inspiration and amazing teacher! I can’t wait to sign up for one of your other courses.” – Dörte “When I signed up for Xanthe’s course I wasn’t sure how much would be possible using just my phone camera but decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did. I have loved learning how to look at things differently and have found that it’s made me take time to stop and see the world around me. It’s been so rewarding to see what’s possible and fun to be part of a lovely supportive online community too. Ten weeks flew by – I’ll miss the course but will keep on learning and filming. I love it and am grateful that it opened my eyes and let me see what’s possible, has allowed me to capture special people and moments and has taught me how to make cupcakes dance.” – Juliet Simmons And finally… Lovely blog posts by Karen & Katherine Lightner & Laura Pashby
SCENES FROM THE WEEKEND circleofpines :: karenbhphotos :: locallovely :: sarahljohnstone STOP MOTION Kim Klassen :: Alexis Allen :: KatieJanew :: katherinelightner DAY IN THE LIFE AllisonGipson :: BonnieDuBois :: Francescarnyc :: lewesmap SLOW MO breehester :: tressavent :: celinabailey :: thisisjules HOW TO OR DEMO FILMS juliabarnickle :: Debram56 :: carojonesphoto :: fionaannal :: electricdaisyflowerfarm VIDEO PORTRAITS staceypotterphoto :: kellywills :: jsaad24 :: ashleybartner :: instannnnagram TIME LAPSE Coldatnight :: nancymoon :: katekenny :: lovelylittlememoirs AMAZING, right?? I hope you enjoyed watching these special stories… See all the other films here #makefilmscourse
Some questions that might be going through your mind….
Take a look at this blog post comparing both of my main courses – www.xantheberkeley.com/which-online-course-do-i-recommend/ If you have any further questions… pop me an email – xantheb@mac.com Some of examples of the kind of films we’ll be making…. SCENES FROM THE WEEKEND STOP MOTION VIDEO PORTRAITS DAY IN THE LIFE SLOW MO DETAILS TIMELAPSES