Diploma in Digital Film Making

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Program Overview

SAE Thailand Bangkok Film Diploma Full time Light

Digital Motion Picture - DMP has revolutionized the film industry worldwide. The creative application of faster and more powerful digital video tools is allowing today's film and video producers to push the technology envelope in projects for television, film, digital motion pictures, interactive media and the Web. This coupled with the power and availability of digital motion picture cameras and computer-based editing gives anyone the means to produce their own movie, music video or documentary.

SAE Institute’s filmmaking diploma has two main objectives: first to give students a solid understanding of the theories, processes, systems and equipment used in digital film and video production, and secondly to provide in-depth practical experience using the latest equipment and techniques. This course follows the SAE concept of combining technical skills with creativity and equips students with the skills to compete in today’s demanding filmmaking industry. This course gives students the opportunity to produce short films, music videos, documentaries and advertisements, and will leave SAE Institute with a strong portfolio of work. Successful completion of the Diploma course is a prerequisite for students who wish to continue their studies with the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Digital Film Arts.

Career Possibilities

SAE Thailand Bangkok Film Diploma Full time Studio B Audio Engineering

Editor, gaffer, key grip, assistant director, art director, director of photography, director, producer, camera operator, compositor, production manager, post production supervisor, sound editor, sound recordist, product sales, film studio manager, digital media entrepreneur.

Course Detail

Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 10 months (full-time)
Qualification: Diploma
Intakes: March, June and October

Course Contents

Cinematography
Lighting
Editing
Story-Boarding
Production
Script Writing
Pre-production
Audio Post
Digital Imaging
Web Development
3D Animation
Special Effects

Pre-production:
Production costs, production budgets, renting vs. buying, contributing costs, managing production schedules, cost per minute/cost per viewer, estimating costs.
Script Writing:
Basics (grammar, structure, etc), different script styles, dialogue, managing information overload, video grammar, scipt writing terms and abbreviations.
Cameras:
Camera imaging devices, video resolution, light levels, camera mounts, jibs, status indicators & other camera controls, white balancing, color balancing multiple cameras, color types, panning, tilting, zooming, lenses, aperture, f/stops, focal length, depth of field, using a dolly, shot types and sizes, framing faces, movement.
Lighting:
Lighting coherence, hard vs. soft light, lighting instruments, lighting measurements, quartz lamps, HMI lights, fresnels, scoops, camera lights, flags, filter frames, color temperatures.
Video Recording Media:
Video tape recording, disc-based recording, disc-based camcorders, video servers, analog video formats, professional formats.
Editing:
Linear vs. non-linear editing, dedicated software-based editing, linear editing systems, ‘insert and assemble’ editing, using time-code, drop frame time code.

Location: Bangkok

SAE Institute Bangkok, Thailand
4, 4/5 Rajadamri Road
Zen World Level 12M
(CentralWorld Plaza)
Pathumwan Bangkok 10330
+66(0)2 6586560-62
email: info@saethailand.com