This personal workshop is designed to bring all the elements of successful storytelling to a short, but compelling film. Carlan will cover story structure, visual sequence and timing. He will also cover the necessary equipment to bring your creative concepts to life, such as iPhones, mirrorless cameras and software tools. You will then learn how to allow that equipment and technical elements to work as the foundation of your creative vision, producing a concise, but successful short film.
~ Visual Storytelling Concepts
~ Defining Story Structure
~ Three-Minute Story
~ Visual Sequence
~ Composition Within The Frame
~ Timing
~ Visual Grammer
~ B-Roll
~ Still Images
~ Audio / Music
~ Plan - Execute - Analyze - Adjust
~ iPhone
~ Mirrorless Cameras
~ Lenses
~ Action Cameras
~ Drones
~ Audio
~ Computer
~ Software
~ iMovie
~ Final Cut X
~ 1080 / HD / 4K / D-Log
~ Frame Rate
~ Camera Movement
~ Lighting
~ Digital Workflow
~ Editing
~ Rough Cut to Final
~ Internet Platforms
~ YouTube Channel
~ Output / Uploading
I believe that creative filmmaking is not just about equipment but about capturing moments and telling stories. My approach is personal and tailored to your needs, ensuring that together we meet your learning goals at your pace. Custom assignments are created based upon your goals for the workshop. Assignment based short films will be produced and discussed.
~ Carlan
The five-day workshop is based in Farmington, NM. doorway to Dinétah. The Casa Blanca Inn is the base we work from. Lesser known unique and remote areas across Dinétah are explored by Jeep. Workshop begins with a dinner, followed by three field location days, concluding with breakfast on the fifth day.
The five-day personal workshop is offered as a 50l(c)3 tax deductible suggested donation to
Suggested donation $4200.00
(Couple $5200.00)
Workshop includes breakfast, lunch and two dinners.
Transportation to Farmington, NM. and lodging not included.
The Art of the Short Film
Personal Workshop
A Zoom session prior to workshop date will be scheduled to discuss your goals and create your personal workshop.