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KINOCAMP

Your extraordinary filmmaking journey step by step begins right here and right now!

KINOCAMP is online video course about theoretical basics of filmmaking process for cinephiles and aspiring filmmakers who found themselves at the very beginning of their filmmaking path or even professionals who want to fill some gaps. Maybe you are just thinking about getting into film industry or a film school, before these decisions are made it's better to get as much information as possible about filmmaking process. Although the course was designed and recorded back in 2020 it still possesses the fundamental knowledge that you can apply to your contemporary needs and upgrade at some points if needed.
KINOCAMP is also good for ordinary people who finally want to find out how films are made and learn about the difference between good films and not so good ones and never fall for marketing campaigns.

During KINOCAMP you will go through all the stages of a filmmaking process and see how an idea becomes a theatrically released film. You will grasp the differences between short and feature film productions and understand why only short films are made at film schools and what it takes to produce a feature one. You will study basics of film history, cover the most important names, learn vocabulary and terminology. And all of this will be supported by film examples. Good film examples.

So, if it's something that you think could be helpful for you at this stage of your filmmaking journey, then probably it really is! Enjoy your journey and get closer to your kinodream!
Your extraordinary filmmaking journey step by step begins right here and right now!
KINOCAMP is online video course about theoretical basics of filmmaking process for cinephiles and aspiring filmmakers who found themselves at the very beginning of their filmmaking path or even professionals who want to fill some gaps. Maybe you are just thinking about getting into film industry or a film school, before these decisions are made it's better to get as much information as possible about filmmaking process. Although the course was designed and recorded back in 2020 it still possesses the fundamental knowledge that you can apply to your contemporary needs and upgrade at some points if needed.

KINOCAMP
is also good for ordinary people who finally want to find out how films are made and learn about the difference between good films and not so good ones and never fall for marketing campaigns.

During KINOCAMP you will go through all the stages of a filmmaking process and see how an idea becomes a theatrically released film. You will grasp the differences between short and feature film productions and understand why only short films are made at film schools and what it takes to produce a feature one. You will study basics of film history, cover the most important names, learn vocabulary and terminology. And all of this will be supported by film examples. Good film examples.

So, if it's something that you think could be helpful for you at this stage of your filmmaking journey, then probably it really is! Enjoy your journey and get closer to your kinodream!

What you will learn:

12 online lessons
will gradually take you from an idea to a released film, from a runner to a film director's chair
Basics
of film history, most important names in film industry, film vocabulary, terminology and slang
Differences
between short and feature film productions and why only the first ones are made at film schools
Film analysis
see film's structure, character's development and shape your cinematic taste
Oksana Belousova
CEO & Founder of MY KINOROOM,
Film Director,
KINOCAMP Author and Instructor
Oksana has a various international educational and working experience - she completed filmmaking course at New York Film Academy (NY, USA), 1 year Film Direction program at Academy of Cinematographic and Theatre Arts N.S. Mikhalkov (Moscow, Russia) and a number of additional online filmmaking, scriptwriting and acting courses from different film schools. Oksana made 6 short films, now she is working on her two independent documentary films as well as pushing her debut feature forward. At some point she was involved in the production of a number of short films, documentaries and features in USA, United Kingdom and Russia. Moreover, Oksana travels a lot and already visited a number of famous film museums, film locations and film studios, and has a lot to tell and share!

Course programe

KINOCAMP consists of 12 video lessons, each lesson is apprx. 90 - 120 mins. During each lesson you cover important historical facts and names, practical information and basic professional vocabulary about the particular stage of filmmaking process or department being involved.
- origins of the word "film"
- film as the seventh art
- milestones of cinema history
- stages of film production cycle
- who is involved/ what happens
- film production hierarchy
- film genres
- stages of scriptwriting
- script structure
- the hero's journey
- essential script terms
- types of producers
- production office
- production management
- production budget
- rights and responsibilities
- direction department (concept artist, script-supervisor, 1st AD, etc.)
- casting director
- talent agent
- actors and acting roles
- stages of casting
- director of photography
- camera department
- light department
- grip department
- essential terms
- production designer
- art department (set, construction, props, costume, make-up)
- VFX department
- sound department (production)
- music composer
- film score elements
- typical shooting day
- papers and instruments
- film crew
- essential on-set vocabulary
- editing techniques
- raw cut and final cut
- soundtrack
- adding CGI
- sound (design, effect, ADR, foley)
- color grading
- rating system
- film promotion
- festivals and awards
- film release
- profits and losses
- top films of all time

Course Workbook


Specially designed 140 pages workbook with all the course materials together with the additional practical exercises to keep all the notes in one place and at hand!

Course Reviews:
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May your extraordinary filmmaking journey officially begin! :)
Oksana Belousova
CEO & Founder of MY KINOROOM, Film Director,
KINOCAMP Author and Instructor
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