The directing portion of day 2 is dedicated to teaching how to determine the shots one will need during production. The lesson discusses coverage, and shot lists are developed for the upcoming shoots.

More cinematography instruction delves into the more advanced aspects of exposure, filters, shutter speed, and ISO. Practice begets mastery, and more hands-on camera exercises cement new skills taught.

Lenses are key to shaping light and creating the image you want. Learn about depth of field and the different types of lenses. Review all the gear and prepare the equipment for your upcoming shoot.

The director’s primary role on set is to work with their actors so get the best performance possible. The afternoon will cover working with actors and blocking, as well as on-set protocol and the role of the assistant director. Shot lists are reviewed and critiqued as the final preparations are made for the following day’s shoot.

Shoot day! With a small group, shoot your short films and put the skills gained over the week into practice. Dispatched with comprehensive equipment packages, teams have four hours to move from shot lists and ideas on paper to realized footage.

After a quick lunch, switch things up and go at it again on another show. By the end of the day, you will have experience and skills in two important roles that will translate to any set, large or small.