Spike Lee Teaches Filmmaking

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Free Online Course: Spike Lee Teaches Filmmaking provided by MasterClass is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MasterClass. Spike Lee Teaches Filmmaking is taught by Spike Lee.

Overview
  • Teaches Independent Filmmaking

    Spike Lee didn’t just direct his award-winning 1986 feature debut, She’s Gotta Have It. He was also the writer, star, truck driver, location scout, electrician, and caterer, because that’s what it took to get his film made. In his first-ever online directing class, the visionary behind Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and 25th Hour lets you in on his uncompromising approach to filmmaking. Learn about writing, self-producing, working with actors, and making movies that break barriers.

Syllabus
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    Class Sample
    1. Introduction
    2. Putting Words On Paper
    3. Storytelling
    4. Speaking Truth to Power: On the Waterfront
    5. Spike's Film 101s Pt. 1
    6. Case Study: Financing Malcolm X
    7. Importance of Casting
    8. Collaborating With Your Director of Photography
    9. Storytelling with Camera Coverage
    10. Storyboards: Malcolm X
    11. Spike's Film 101s Pt. 2
    12. Directing Actors
    13. Collaborating and Improvising with Actors
    14. Opening Title Sequences
    15. Music Is Key
    16. Editing
    17. Film as an Agent of Change
    18. Storytelling for Documentaries
    19. Closing