Martin Scorsese – MasterClass – Teaches Filmmaking

Martin Scorsese – MasterClass – Teaches Filmmaking

In 30 lessons, learn the art of film from the director of Goodfellas, The Departed, and Taxi Driver.

Martin Scorsese drew his first storyboard when he was eight. Today he’s a legendary director whose films from Mean Streets to The Wolf of Wall Street have shaped movie history. In his first-ever online film class, the Oscar winner teaches his approach, from storytelling to editing to working with actors. He deconstructs films and breaks down his craft, changing how you make and watch movies.

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1. Introduction

2. Beginnings

3. Martin’s Education

4. Discovering Your Process

5. Channeling Your Influences

6. Developing Your Style

7. Directing & Technology

8. Finding the Story

9. Working With The Script

10. Casting Actors

11. Directing Actors

12. Locations

13. Production Design

14. Costume Design

15. Understanding Cinematography

16. Shooting Low-Budget Films

17. Working With Crew

18. Editing: Part 1

19. Editing: Part 2

20. Color

21. Choosing Black and White

22. The Importance of Sound Design

23. The Power of Music

24. Promoting Your Film

25. Scene Discussion: Barry Lyndon

26. Scene Discussion: Out of the Past

27. Scene Discussion: Jules and Jim

28. Scene Discussion: Vertigo

29. Scene Discussion: 8 1/2

30. Finding Your Way