About Hands On Smartphone Filmmaking
Unlock the full potential of your smartphone as a powerful filmmaking tool in this hands-on, two-day workshop.
This course will teach you how to maximize the quality of your mobile videos, overcome technical limitations, and create visually compelling content.
Who should take Hands On Smartphone Filmmaking
Aspiring filmmakers, content creators, or anyone simply looking to enhance their video skills.
No prior experience is necessary – just bring your smartphone, and we’ll guide you through the rest!
How will you be taught
Through expert-led demonstrations, discussions, and practical exercises, you’ll gain a deep understanding of smartphone filmmaking. You’ll then apply your skills by planning, shooting, and editing a short film in small groups, which will be screened at the end of the workshop.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have hands-on experience in mobile filmmaking, a deeper understanding of cinematic techniques, and a completed short film to showcase your skills.
Workshop Breakdown
Day 1: Theory, Techniques & Hands-On Practice
- The art of smartphone cinematography: shot composition, framing, and film grammar
- Understanding camera settings and functions using Blackmagic Camera
- Lighting techniques: working with natural and artificial light
- Overcoming smartphone limitations to achieve high-quality, cinematic footage
- Audio recording: built-in vs. external microphones for professional sound
- Essential mobile filmmaking accessories: tripods, stabilizers, and more
- Editing options: mobile and desktop workflows
- Mini practical exercise to test key concepts
Day 2: Filmmaking in Action
- Planning your short film: storyboarding and shot listing
- Shooting your film in small groups using smartphones
- On-the-go problem-solving and real-world shooting techniques
- Editing your film on mobile or desktop software
- Final screening, analysis, and instructor feedback
About your Instructor
Ufuk Gokkaya is an independent filmmaker, editor and lecturer at Raindance Film School. He has over 15 years of editing experience, creating both short and feature films, commercials, events and music videos. Ufuk also has over 5 years of teaching experience having worked with a number of film schools in the UK and abroad. Visit his website for more info: www.ufukgky.com
What they're saying:
"One of my favourite classes — the future of filmmaking! Ufuk opened the class with an overview of films made entirely or partially with phones, then provided dozens of examples of the key elements of the “cinematic look”–and how to achieve them with our phones. He covered an incredible amount of material in just a few hours, then charged us with a couple of fun and challenging assignments that brought it all together. Now I’m never without opportunities to practice filmmaking. Highly recommend."
- Tina Cachules
"Inspiring, practical and informative. You will learn about cinematography as well as smartphones and their accessories and have a wonderful, creative day!"
- Maria Heath
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