Lesson 1Editing and rhythm: continuity editing, montage, cross-cutting, jump cuts, tempo and pacingDis part look at editing as how dem arrange time and space, covering continuity editing, montage, cross-cutting, jump cuts, and how tempo, pacing, and shot length make story clear, build tension, and keep viewer interested.
Continuity editing and invisible styleMontage theory and associative editingCross-cutting, parallel action, suspenseJump cuts, ellipsis, and temporal gapsPacing, shot length, and viewer attentionLesson 2Narrative structure and temporality: linear vs non-linear, flashbacks, ellipses, story vs plotDis part explore narrative structure and film time, separating story from plot, linear and non-linear forms, and tools like flashbacks, ellipses, and voiceover wey rearrange time and control wetin audience know.
Story vs plot and narrative discourseClassical three-act and alternative formsNonlinear narration and flashbacksEllipses, gaps, and viewer inferenceVoiceover, focalization, and reliabilityLesson 3Music and scoring: leitmotif, diegetic music, emotional cueing, spottingDis part dive into film music and scoring, including leitmotifs, diegetic and nondiegetic music, spotting methods, and how harmony, rhythm, and instruments signal emotion, structure scenes, and guide how audience understand.
Leitmotif and thematic developmentDiegetic, nondiegetic, and source scoringSpotting sessions and cue placementMusical style, genre, and audience expectationLesson 4Mise-en-scène elements: set design, costume, props, performance blockingDis part check mise-en-scène as everyting wey dem put in front of camera, like sets, costume, props, and blocking. E show how dese tings build world, character, theme, and tone across different genres and times.
Set design, architecture, and worldbuildingCostume, makeup, and character codingProps, symbols, and narrative motifsBlocking, proximity, and power dynamicsLesson 5Camera movement and lenses: dolly, tracking, handheld, POV, focal length effects on meaningDis part analyze camera movement and lenses, like dolly, tracking, handheld, and POV shots, plus focal length and depth of field, to show how dem shape perspective, size, and emotional connection.
Dolly, tracking, and Steadicam movementHandheld style, instability, and realismPOV shots and subjective alignmentFocal length, distortion, and scaleDepth of field and selective focus cuesLesson 6Sound design basics: diegetic vs nondiegetic, room tone, ambient soundDis part explain basic sound design ideas, separating diegetic and nondiegetic sound, clarifying room tone and ambience, and looking at how sound perspective, fidelity, and silence shape mood, realism, and story focus.
Diegetic vs nondiegetic sound functionsRoom tone, ambience, and continuitySound perspective and spatial realismSilence, minimalism, and negative spaceLesson 7Performance analysis: acting styles, star persona, casting choices and subtextDis part focus on performance analysis, looking at acting styles, star persona, casting choices, and subtext. E explore gesture, voice, blocking, and how performance work with framing, editing, and genre rules.
Classical, method, and stylized actingGesture, facial expression, and micro-behaviorStar persona, typecasting, and imageCasting, chemistry, and narrative stakesLesson 8Lighting and color theory in film: high/low key, color palettes, symbolism, practicalsDis part investigate lighting and color in film, covering high-key and low-key setups, motivated and practical lights, color palettes, and how hue, saturation, and contrast shape mood, depth, and theme.
Three-point lighting and key stylesHigh-key, low-key, and contrast ratiosMotivated light, practicals, and realismColor palettes, harmony, and dissonanceColor symbolism, genre, and character arcsLesson 9Shot composition and framing: rule of thirds, aspect ratios, deep focus, staging in depthDis part analyze shot composition and framing, including rule of thirds, aspect ratios, deep focus, and staging in depth. E show how visual balance, scale, and perspective guide attention and build character relations.
Rule of thirds and visual balanceAspect ratios and field of viewDeep focus, shallow focus, and meaningStaging in depth and blocking layersFraming, offscreen space, and point of view
