Film It: Free Filmmaking Lessons For Any Classroom
The free Film It site consists of a set of filmmaking lessons that give students the training to make their own short films without feeling intimidated.
Film It
A well-rounded, entertaining, hands-on intro to filmmaking
Pros: Friendly, helpful instruction and videos; a thorough introduction to the filmmaking process; easy to use.
Cons: A few of the links are broken, requires external programs for some of the steps, lacks depth that serious students will be seeking.
Bottom Line: Chock-full of useful advice and hands-on activities that give students a realistic (and really fun!) overview of the movie-making process.
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