From script to screen, SAE's Digital Film Making course is a comprehensive, rigorous and demanding program that focuses on developing the fundamental skill-set for an Independant Filmaker. It emphasizes cinematography, editing and sound design across both film/video based and animation-based products. Each student writes, produces directs and edits a number of projects, then screens them and engages in constructive discussion and critique. Typical projects include Television Commercials, Music Video, Short Film, Documentary, Narrative Short Film etc.
Semester I
History of Cinema, Genres, Film Aesthetics & Grammar.
Scripting Basics, Story Boarding, Direction, Digital Imaging, Editing Aesthetics, Scheduling, Budgeting and Planning.
Course Outcome:
Technical Analysis of a Film
Storyboarding in Detail
Semester II
Digital Cinematography, Live Sound Recording & Lighting – Theory & Practicals.
Photoshop, 3D Max, Avid for Non – Linear Video Editing & Combustion for Compositing, VFX for Film, DVD Authoring for FX.
Course Outcome:
Digital Imaging
Concept & Production of 30 sec Ad Film.
Semester III
Film & Marketing, Internet & Publicity, Advanced Scripting, Advanced Direction, Acting & Management, Costume & Make – up, Pitching a Project.
Practical Direction & Final Project
Course Outcome:
Animated Film with Live Action, 3D, Compositing and VFX
Pre – Production, Production & Post – Production of a Music Video/ Short Film/ Documentary which includes the Documentation/ Packaging & Marketing presentation.
Total Duration: 18 Months
Career Opportunities
Assistant Director
Assistant Editor
Director
Cinematographer
Script Writer
Producer
Editor
Lighting Director
Gaffer
Key Grip
Special Effects Technician
Sound Designer
Production Co-ordinator
Production Designer
Technical Director
Unit Production Manager
Student Testimonials
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE SAE :
The largest practical audio college in the world, established in 1976
Industry recognized and government accredited degree and diploma
qualifications
Part of a network of over 50 colleges worldwide
State-of-the-art facilities
Individual studio time, guaranteed
Global opportunities through our extensive alumni network - thousands of our graduates are working in the industry!
