Provides a fresh perspective on the art of filmmaking.
This masterclass is invaluable to me as it offers a captivating insight into the intricacies and nuances of filmmaking, allowing for a fresh and inspiring perspective.
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FILMMAKING
“The greatest gift to humanity is the ability to tell stories”
In his first-ever online filmmaking class, the Award winning Filmmaker teaches his approach, from storytelling to editing to working with actors. He deconstructs films and breaks down his craft, changing how you make and watch movies.
Class Info
25 video lessons (3h 20m)
lesson 1
Beginnings
Finding & Developing your Karthik Subbaraj tells us how his passion for film began and what they meant to him as a child. He narrates his creative journey from writing poems in his school days to directing his first short film very own story.
lesson 2
Responsibility of filmmaking
This lesson emphasizes on the importance of film in society and culture. According to Karthik the responsibility of a filmmaker lies in their ability to tell a story that the audience enjoys and what they can take away from it.
lesson 3
Finding Your Story
Stories can come to us in many ways, sometimes in an instant. Karthik explains how being open to new experiences can help us find stories.
lesson 4
Incorporating research
Research is very important for filmmakers. Karthik shares his experiences in researching for his movies and explains how research can enhance the filmmaking process. According to him research is the most enjoyable part of filmmaking.
lesson 5
Structuring a narrative
Developing a narrative for your story can be challenging. Karthik shows us how to develop a story keeping in mind the various constraints one may face in terms of budget or time.
lesson 6
Writing a screenplay
The screenplay of a film acts as a guide for the filmmaker and the crew. Karthik subbaraj gives us an overview of screenplay writing and its importance.
lesson 7
Case Study - Jigarthanda - Scene Break down
Karthik breaks down scenes from the movie Jigarthanda and talks about his inspirations that helped him develop and write the scene.
lesson 8
Creating and developing characters
Characters make a story successful. Karthik guides us through the process of creating and developing characters.
lesson 9
Case study - Character arc in Jigarthanda
Karthik presents the character ‘Sethu’ from Jigarthanda.With this character study he shows us how to write a successful character.
lesson 10
Case Study of Jigarthanda. Creativity in filmmaking - Using Montages
Montages in film can be used to convey different meanings to the audience. Using the example of the montage sequence in jigarthanda, Karthik explains how he used this technique to develop the characters in his movie.
lesson 11
Writing Dialogue
Writing Dialogues can be difficult for some writers. Karthik explains how revising and rewriting dialogues can result in a better script or screenplay.
lesson 12
Evaluating a script
Karthik gives us pointers on how to evaluate a script. He explains how getting feedback from trusted sources can help us check the effectiveness of our work.
lesson 13
Planning a film
Planning a film is the first stage in film production and it affects the shooting process and ultimately the final output. Karthik explains the pre production process and its importance.
lesson 14
Understanding Cinematography
Cinematography is a major part of visual storytelling. A director and cinematographer work closely to bring the story to life through camera and angles and shots. Karthik shares his insights on working with cinematographers for his films.
lesson 15
Case study - Pizza - Cinematography analysis
Karthik presents a scene from his movie Pizza and explains how each shot was planned to make it more engaging for the audience.
lesson 16
Developing Visual Style
A film’s visual style is a result of hours of planning and discussion. Karthik teaches us the role of storyboarding and shot divisions in developing a visual style.
lesson 17
Case Study - Petta - Importance of Storyboarding
Karthik shows how storyboarding plays a major part in production design, colour palettes, costumes and cinematography with the help of an example from Petta.
lesson 18
Production Design
Karthik gives us an overview of the role of an art director and how they work in collaboration with the director and cinematographer to bring out the visual style of the film.
lesson 19
Case Study - Petta - Building a World
Good world building is what makes a movie believable and interesting. This lesson includes scene breakdowns of a few scenes from Petta.
lesson 20
Working with actors
Actors bring characters to life and a film’s story is told through them. Karthik tells us how casting and working with actors can be an interesting process which can yield unexpected results. He emphasizes on the importance of finding the right cast.
lesson 21
Editing
Karthik calls editors the ‘saviours’ of a film. He explains the crucial role editors play in the production of a film. A director and editor work together to bring the best version of the story to the screen.
lesson 22
Importance of Music and Sound Design
Karthik shows how music and sound design can enhance the story of a film and how important it is to filmmaking. He explains the approach he takes to music production for his movies. He further explains the role of a music director in films.
lesson 23
Case Study - Iraivi - The importance of music
Karthik shows how songs in films can be used to progress the story in a creative way. He uses the example of a scene from his movie Iraivi
lesson 24
Life as a filmmaker
Karthik shares his insights about what life is like as a filmmaker and gives advice to aspiring filmmakers out there. According to him life as a filmmaker is about embracing challenges and trusting the process.
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Who is this program for?
Screenplay writers
Aspiring Directors
Dialogue Writers
Cinema Aspirants
Filmmakers
Film Enthusiasts
Why is this masterclass
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Dive deeper into scene analysis with the Instructor's insightful case studies.
This masterclass is perfect for me because it allows me to delve into scene analysis through the Instructor's enlightening case studies.
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Dive into the intricacies of scriptwriting, actor collaboration, music and sound, storyboarding, and more, to enhance your scene analysis prowess.
Understand the importance of storyboarding for a scene
Certificate of Completion
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"Karthik's course is amazing. I want to be able to write a screenplay for film one day and this course has really helped me to get my feet wet in the world of screenwriting. What I like about this class so much is the combination of actionable steps and theory derived from the craft of story telling."
Swetha
Theatre Artist
"As an aspiring filmmaker with a burning passion for storytelling, taking Karthik's filmmaking class was an absolute game-changer for me. The course provided a comprehensive and practical guide, covering everything from crafting compelling storylines to the nitty-gritty of directing and editing."
Ashwin
Actor
"Enrolling in Karthik's filmmaking course was a turning point in my artistic journey. The course caters to filmmakers of all levels, and I appreciated how Karthik emphasized the importance of creative expression throughout the process.If you have a love for filmmaking, this course is a must! "
Santhosh
Director
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CONTACT USWho is this class for?
This class is for anyone who has an interest in filmmaking and wants to learn the know-how of creating storylines, writing screenplays, and making films in general.
This class acts as a guide for an aspiring filmmaker to navigate the difficulties and intricacies of directing, writing, and planning a film along with Tips and Tricks on how to go about the process in general.
Karthik also helps deconstruct how films are planned, shot, and edited through case studies of scenes from his films.
I’m an Intermediate/Professional filmmaker, would I benefit from this?
For a person who is well versed in the various aspects of making a film. This class would help understand the Directorial senses, beliefs, and values that an Ace director brings to the table.
The downloadable Scene breakdowns, Case studies, Script and Storyboard Excerpts, and In-depth workbooks will also help you hone your skills and truly LevelUp!
What do I need to learn from this class?
The only prerequisite that you require for this class is the Passion to learn. You do not need any prior knowledge of filmmaking.
Oh, and You definitely do need a Device with an Internet connection and a few hours to spare!
Will Karthik Subbaraj be teaching the Class?
Yes, Karthik Subbaraj will be teaching all the lessons in the Class, However, the lessons will be recorded & will not have or involve in any live sessions/Interactions.
Which Language is the course in?
This course is in Tamil and English with English Subtitles.
Are there any recurring costs that I need to pay to access the videos?
There are no recurring costs or any additional charge that you need to pay after purchasing the Learning experience.
How long is the Class?
The Class is approximately 190 minutes long and is divided into 25 Video Lessons.
When do I get to download the customised signed certificate?
You get to access the certificate once you complete watching all the lessons in the course.
Where can I watch these classes?
You can access LevelUp Learning across various devices - Mobiles, Tablets, Desktops or Laptops.
You can access classes on mobile by downloading the LevelUp Learning App for Android and iOS devices.
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