Open Court Reading by Mathew Needleman

Film School for Video Podcasters Now on Youtube

My K12 Online Conference Presentation, Film School for Video Podcasters, is now available through Youtube.  I’ve separated the segments into chapters so you can call up section you’re looking for or watch the whole thing.  Also scroll down for bonus material and some information on my inspiration for the movie.

Part I Introduction:

Part 2: Storyboarding

Part 3: Shot Selection, Composition, and Storytelling

Part 4: Mad Moviemaking: What Equipment Should I Buy?

Part 5: Finale

Bonus: High School Musical 2 Trailer to Illustrate the Rule of Thirds

And now a bit about my inspiration for shots in the movie…You might call me a hack but I wanted to show you how I made an attempt to draw from movie history rather than act as if I was working in a new medium.

My Shot from the Introduction:

Jack Nicholson in Chinatown:

I enter the house of Mrs. Didrikson:

Fred McMurray does the same in Double Indemnity:

Mrs. Didrikson comes downstairs in my movie:

Mrs. Didrikson in Double Indemnity:

Me driving in the car:

Leslie Nielson in Police Squad.  I could’ve also taken this shot from Hitchcock’s Vertigo but I figured Leslie Nielson is funnier.

My Mad Moviemaking Segment:

Mr. Cramer on TV:

5 thoughts on “Film School for Video Podcasters Now on Youtube”

  1. Mathew, you continue to be an amazing guiding light into the world of filmmaking. And I am speaking as the Queen of Bad Photography. In this past year, thanks to your tips and examples, I’ve come to realize how empowering it is for student filmmakers when they understand the language of the camera and can appreciate the difference, for instance, in what a “low angle” vs. a “high angle” shot can make when telling/showing the story of a bully, for instance.

    Thanks for breaking your preso into parts. You’ve just made a great resource even better.

  2. Matt,
    Bravo! I am working with 6th graders right now, creating digital stories. We aren’t creating movies with video, but as usual, just clicking through your work, is helpful and inspirational. It’s just what I LOVE about this online community,
    YOU ROCK,
    Bonnie

  5. Matthew; I miss you and your creativity. I also made videos about how to make videos. We continue to have much in common. This series of videos is priceless as young and old alike can merge academic literacy standards with technology and have a lasting effect on students life long learning experiences. I hope my charter Playa Vista Technology, Film and Television becomes a reality. I would like you to teach what I feel you are destined to teach film production, however, ultimately I wish you success as a filmmaker.

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