Mastery journey timeline

Mastery Journey Timeline

By Jorge Torres

(Halo)

Month 1 – Mastery: Personal Development and Leadership

Course Goal: To understand the meaning of mastery and how to achieve it.

Strategies for achieving goal

I will read the course book “Mastery” by Robert Greene

I will learn how to use library resources such as EBSCOhost databases

I will learn how to use Tumblr by watching tutorials on Lynda.com

Month 2 – Filmmaking Concepts and Practices

Course Goal: Learn the theory and practice of film production.


Research latest trends in film production

Research current filmmakers on EBSCOhost to learn about their experiences

Volunteer to work on the thesis project being produced this month

Month 3 – Script Production and Analysis

Course Goal: To learn the techniques used to write film scripts.


I will learn how to use Final Draft by watching tutorials on Lynda.com

I will read “The Art of Dramatic Writing” by Lajos Egri

I will work with the scriptwriting teacher to develop a script for my thesis project

Month 4 – Directing Talent

Course Goal: To understand the responsibilities of the film director.


I will read “Directing Actors” by Judith Weston

I will research well known directors on EBSCOhost to learn about their experiences

I will attempt to put into practice the concepts I learn by directing a short film in my spare time

Month 5 – Experimental Filmmaking

Course Goal: Explore nontraditional forms of visual storytelling.


I will research methods of creating stop motion videos

I will read the following article on EBSCOhost: Turvey, M., Jacobs, K., Windhausen, F., Jacobs, F., Street, M., Sachs, L., & Recoder, L. (2011). Roundtable on Digital Experimental Filmmaking. October, (137), 51-68.

I will learn to use mobile devices to tell a story visually

Month 6 – Visual Storytelling Techniques and Technology

Course Goal: Learn advanced camera techniques, visual composition and cinematography


I will read “Cinematography” by Blaine Brown on EBSCOhost

I will research the Sony F65 camera and learn how to operate it

I will read “The Camera Assistant’s Manual on EBSCOhost

Month 7 – Film Production Thesis I: Pre-production

Course Goal: Begin planning the production of our class thesis film.


I will learn to use Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling

I will read “Rebel Without a Crew” by Robert Rodriguez

I will read “The Fundamentals of Film-making” on EBSCOhost

Month 8 – Film Production Thesis II: Production

Course Goal: Practice all the concepts learned to produce a thesis film.


I will communicate effectively with the rest of the crew to be as efficient as we can

I will lead the camera team in the filming of our project as Director of Photography

I will read “Grammar of the Shot” on EBSCOhost

Month 9 – Entertainment and Communication Law

Course Goal: Learn about financial, licensing and employment agreements used in the industry.


I will research about guild agreements in particular the Cinematographer’s Guild

I will read the following article on EBSCOhost: WILLARD, C. (2013). Entertainment, Art & Sports Law. Florida Bar Journal, 87(6), 16-18.

I will meet with the instructor to ask about the distribution of my own side projects

Month 10 – Film Production Thesis III: Post-Production

Course Goal: Learn about post production processes and apply that knowledge to our thesis film


I will watch tutorials for using AVID Media Composer on Lynda.com

I will ask to use one of the AVID editing labs outside of class time to work on the rough cut of my thesis project

I will read “The Healthy Edit: Creative Editing Techniques for Perfecting Your Movie” on EBSCOhost

Month 11 – Film Production Thesis IV: Film Assembly

Course Goal: Use advanced post production techniques for color correcting and sound design


I will read “Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound” on EBSCOhost

I will learn how to use the AVID Artist Color Control Surface

I will watch tutorials on color correcting in AVID on Lynda.com

Month 12 – Business of Film

Course Goal: Learn how to effectively market our film through film festivals


I will research various film festivals to enter our thesis film into

I will read “Sell Your Own Damn Movie!” on EBSCOhost

I will design packaging and other art to help sell my film

Industry Leaders

Stephen F. Campbell; Director of Photography (407) 493-3430 [email protected]

Michael Murray; Director of Photography (407) 850-0711 [email protected]

Eduardo Fierro; Director of Photography (818) 835-0829 [email protected]

Mauricio Vega; Camera Operator [email protected]

Chad Michael Ward; Director of Photography [email protected]

Boyd Hobbs; Director of Photography (678) 662-0297 [email protected]

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Characteristics of a Mentor

Patience

Humble

Good Attitude

Excellent Social Skills

Honest

Respectful

Open Minded

Passionate

Clubs To Join At Full Sail

Entertainment Networking Society

The Crew

The Film Scene

Creative Student Networking Group

Creative Writing Club

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