The links below provide info and tutorials on the basic components of filmmaking. YFP entrants are encouraged to use these (and others) to maximize the quality of their films and shooting environments.
SCRIPT & STORYBOARDS:
Screenwriting Lesson Plan, with screenplay samples: https://www.mensaforkids.org/teach/lesson-plans/writing-a-screenplay/
Storyboard That: https://www.storyboardthat.com/
Elements of a Screenplay: https://blog.celtx.com/how-to-format-a-script-or-screenplay/
Teaching Storytelling: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/narrative-writing/
Resource for Story Development: https://www.filmcrux.com/story-idea-generator
Screenwriting Software: https://www.celtx.com/index.html
Screenplay Samples: http://www.simplyscripts.com/genre/family-scripts.html
Short Films for Students to Watch As Inspiration:
Boundless (3min)
The Man and the Thief (5min)
Black Hole (1min)
Other Short Film Examples:
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/best-short-films/
https://www.shortoftheweek.com/channels/student-films/
CAMERAWORK & COVERAGE:
The Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots (50+ Types of Shots and Angles): https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-camera-shots/
How to Shoot A Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK2IAEO-FUI
Scene Coverage & Shot-by-Shot Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY1zqTlRUIw
Rule of Thirds: https://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds/
LIGHTING TUTORIALS:
5 Best Film Lighting Techniques: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/film-lighting-techniques/
Three-Point Lighting: http://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point/
Three Point Lighting Simulator: https://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point/simulator.html
Cinematic Lighting: 3 Point Lights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg9VBLuzHGI
Three Point Lighting Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdukxocU9Ss
DIY Lighting Kit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z_pcgfmTrI
How To Shoot An Interview Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twNP0OLp_1s
Harnessing The Sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e4uKuxCo4M
How To Set-Up, Light and Shoot a Green Screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvXGKIH6c94
EDITING:
Final Cut Pro vs Adobe Premiere Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Cp7E-ulTU
DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro vs Premiere Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0YNzfoRqrM
Adobe Rush (editing app): https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2018/10/15/create-and-share-online-videos-anywhere-with-all-new-premiere-rush-cc.html#gs.shd1dn
Luma Fuson (similar to Rush, but onetime purchase): https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgomBBhDXARIsAFNyUqP2NTQjZHBw_t_52OM22S8ZeVb34ZgtFFxv3Vl8xwtYuXkERMk05zoaAqmrEALw_wcB
AVID Media Composer FIRST: https://www.avid.com/may-the-first-be-with-you
Premiere Tutorial: https://youtu.be/oO9sAH8RjVY
Final Cut Tutorial: https://youtu.be/qDMWew537Ks
Media Composer First: http://www.avid.com/media-composer-first
Sound Design Tutorial: https://vimeo.com/78168867
SOUND:
Shots vs. Setups – RocketJump Film School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3yppt_h6bI
How to Slate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd7BPX8oEeE
Short Shotgun Microphone Location Recording Kit: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/551607-REG/Audio_Technica_AT_875_Shotgun_Microphone.html
Tascam Portable Sound Recorder: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1540315-REG/tascam_dr_40xs_4_track_audio_recorder_usb_interface.html
Wireless Mic System for use with DSLR or Smartphone (can purchase 3.5mm to XLR adapter to work with XLR inputs):
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1444569REG/sennheiser_xsw_d_portable_eng_set_portable_eng_set_me2_ii_clipon.html/overview
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1194892REG/senal_aws_cbl_xlr_right_angle_locking_1_8.html
Tips on Hiding a Lavalier Microphone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D85HmR825wM&feature=emb_logo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX5r4WMWwHc&feature=emb_logo
Audio Interface for DSLR: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1340331REG/marantz_professional_pmd_602a_2_channel_dslr_wireless_interface.html
Wireless Mic System for use with DSLR, Camcorder, or Recorder that has XLR inputs: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1507796REG/azden_pro_xr_2_person_digital_camera_mount.html/overview
Headphones: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/49510-REG/Sony_MDR_7506_MDR_7506_Headphone.html
SOUND FX LIBRARIES:
Producer’s Spot (Sound FX Pack, completely free for all projects, lots of guns/horror/zombie sounds, quality recordings. Also, plenty of free VST plugins, software, loops and other audio production tools.)
ZapSplat (Free sound library with over 7000 sound FX and foley files that can be used in commercial and non-commercial works. Library is continually growing.)
MUSIC LIBRARIES:
Go Soundtrack (A creative collective of composers focused on music for media, released under Creative Commons Attribution License, meaning it’s free for both commercial & non-commercial use. Custom songs can be requested.)
YouTube Audio Library (Free music library for use on micro-budget projects.)
https://musopen.org/
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/
http://www.mobygratis.com/
https://www.freesoundtrackmusic.com/
http://surf4u.com/
Info on Music Licensing: https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/the-filmmakers-guide-to-music-licensing/
SAFETY RESOURCES:
Filmmaking Safety Tips: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/7-filmmaking-safety-tips/
High School Production Safety Manual Sample
College Production Safety Manual Sample
Professional Production Safety Manual Sample
Other Important Safety Sites:
https://www.isafetvandfilm.com/
https://www.safetyforsarah.com/
https://www.safetyontheset.com/
https://www.filmsourcing.com/filmmaking-health-safety-keeping-your-cast-and-crew-safe/