Becoming a Graphic Designer in the Film Industry

Are you a creative person wanting to progress your exciting career in the film industry? Is the fear of the unknown stopping you from growing? This course will prepare youto start your new job with confidence!

Do you wish to work as a graphic designerin the film industry?

Is another year passing by and you are still stuck in the same unfulfilling job? Have you been telling yourself that you don’t know what you want?Are you scared to go all into your dream?

I hear you. It was scary for me to take the leap of faith and transition before I started working on blockbusters.

But I am so glad I did.

With growing demand for content creation and specialised crew, this is the time to enter the industry. Many people don’t know what they want, so they stay in unsatisfying jobs for years. Others pursue growth.

Which one are you?

In this course, you will prepare to start your first week on a film production with CONFIDENCE.Say goodbye to fear and indecision. Growth and success are awaiting you.

In Module 1 you will break down a script and learn how to begin your workflow. If you are struggling with confidence, Module 2 will prepare you to feel and look like a Pro. Is the fast-paced film industry overwhelming you? I got your back! Module 3 will teach you how to thrive when everyone else is in a panic.

Welcome Video: Congrats on taking this exciting journey!

• Course Overview

Module 1: Working with a script

Lesson 1: Graphic Design in the Film Industry

• Gain insight into a graphic designer’s role on a film production

• Learn the difference between graphics for props, set decoration, and other graphic elements designed for the camera

• Find out how a graphic designer collaborates with other departments

Lesson 2: Breakdown a Script

• Breakdown a script and assign scripted graphics to various categories

• Learn the importance of a script breakdown

• Understand how a script breakdown improves communication between departments

Lesson 3: Anticipate Unscripted Graphics

• Anticipate in advance potential graphics

• Collect visual references for graphically demanding sets

• Initiate graphics meetings with the Heads of Departments to minimalise last-minute requests.

Lesson 4: Schedule your workflow

• Communicate effectively with Heads of Departments

• Work with a shooting schedule

• Organise your workflow during pre-production

Module 2: Designing Graphics for the Camera

Lesson 1: The Design Process

• Find out how graphic design is used to tell a story in Film & TV

• Learn the design process from research to complete artwork

• Find a solution to any design request that comes your way

Lesson 2: The Science of Creating Clearable Designs

• Learn about Clearance in Motion Picture

• Create Clearable Designs

• Submit a clearance request

Lesson 3: Sending files to manufacture

• Set up your files for print and laser cut

• Communicate with your suppliers

Bonus Video: Creating Files for Stained Glass Window Manufacture

• Create blacklead pattern for laser cut

• Create colour print file

• Set up files for manufacture

Module 3: Magnify your confidence before the starting day

Lesson 1: Prepare like a Pro

• Gear up to start your first day at work like a pro

• Make your reputation work for you before your starting day

• Get excited about the unknown

Lesson 2: Transformation

• Get clear on your goals

• Establish your roadmap to success

• Learn how your appearance can influence your confidence

Lesson 3: Your morning routine and “personal branding”

• Find out how meditation and your reputation are connected

• Learn why morning routines elevate your performance

Wrap Up: This is just the beginning of your journey!

• Course recap

• What’s next?

PROGRAM DETAILS

4 x Module One Video Lessons

3 x Module Two Video Lessons

3 x Module Three Video Lessons

1 x Bonus Video: Creating Files for Stained Glass Window Manufacture (Colour Print and Acrylic Cut)

1 x Program Introduction

1 x Program Wrap Up

9 x “Film Work” Editable PDF Files – A4 Format

Included:

• Script Sample

• One Line Shooting Schedule Sample

• Industry Related Assessments

9 x “Film Work” Editable PDF Files – US Letter Format

Included:

• Script Sample

• One Line Shooting Schedule Sample

• Industry Related Assessments

1 x Graphics Script Breakdown Excel Template

1 x Graphics Script Breakdown PDF Template

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential to work in the Film Industry as a Graphic Designer.

In this course we will be working with Illustrator in Module 2.

You can download a free 7-day trial from Adobe

I’m excited to see you on the other side!

Samantha

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!