ADVANCED BLOCKING
This online seminar will teach director's prep and how to break down and block cinematic narrative scenes.​​
An example of the kinds of material covered in this class from episode 208
of WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA, directed by this course instructor Rachel Raimist:
scene script
blocking floor plan & shot list
set plans
aired scene, directed by Rachel Raimist
In this Advanced Blocking course, participants will learn:
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Advanced uses of Keynote & Scriptation to prep floor plans and shot lists for narrative directing
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Creative & effective blocking using the free software Keynote (or powerpoint or slides)
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Designing creative coverage and filming with single and multiple cameras
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How to design & block fluid masters, oners and other cinematic shots
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Approaches to choreograph and block energetic scenes with both actor and camera movement
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Blocking for action, stunts, dance, musicals and other high energy scene work
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Creative and efficacious approaches to achieve story and your shooting schedule
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This courses uses scripts, blocking, floor plans, shot lists and clips from television shows that have aired.
Once you pay the tuition, a Zoom link will be emailed to you within 24 hours.