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Personal Project Research Guide

Web Resources - Film/Movies/Video

Student Filmmakers.com
Everything from scripting to storyboarding to final cut
Production 101
A complete online production course for film and video. Great set of tutorials! From Editing -> Tech
Film Riot Tutorials
Fun video tutorials for some crazy special effects.
Shot Types
Learn to tell your close-ups from your establishing shots!
Beginner’s Guide To: Producing Your First Youtube Tutorial
No Film School: Topics
"No Film School is a resource for all things filmmaking."

PSAs - Public Service Announcements

PSA Activity Sheet (PDF)
Guides you through the PSA process
PSA Outline (PDF)
You may use this form to outline your PSA
Ad Coucil
American PSA's on a variety of topics

Zero Budget Storyboarding

Pre-Production

The Secrets of Storytelling
Basic plot elements
Creating Characters
Bring your characters to life
Script Writing Essentials
What should you think about when writing your script?
How to Write a Screenplay or Play

Production

Lighting Basics
Lighting 101
Shoot to Edit
Plan your shooting with the edit in mind, and your job will be easier!

Post-Production

Continuity
How to avoid wearing a red shirt before the cut, and a green shirt after!
Editing 101
A Polished Final Cut
Quick steps to improving the quality of your movie

Producing Your Documentary

How to Make a Documentary: Part 1 Story Development
Sample Student Documentaries
Watch hundreds of winning student documentaries

A very big thank you to Jeri Hurd of the Western Academy of Beijing for sharing her film resources with ASW Library.