Colm O’Murchu is a successful Indie Filmmaker and Director of three world-wide successfully released feature films and one documentary. He created and has run Australian Film Base since 2004 and helped filmmakers produce hundreds of short films. On each of his live film courses in Australia, a 12 minute movie is produced. On his advanced Film Courses, a feature film is produced. He knows every angle involved in getting films made and made successfully. His mission is to help up and coming and emerging Filmmakers make their films successful.
He also owns and runs the worldwide Blog /Podcast Indie Filmmaking Passion that helps other filmmakers make and create their own films and get them seen by a worldwide audience. He has spoken at Indie Film Seminars all over the world.
His most recent film Tabernacle 101 has been released worldwide in 2019 and currently available on Prime Video, Apple TV & Tube. It has won 18 Awards and has been selected in 38 International Film Festivals. He is currently in development on his next feature film Absolute Freedom, an action adventure film set in the outback. He lives in the Blue Mountains NSW Australia and loves the outdoors and the mountains.
His Online Filmmaking Courses are designed to help other people learn how to Produce Write Direct and Edit their own films and get them seen by the widest audience possible. He also teaches you how to find a Film Distributor and maximise the return financially on your film.
5 Month Film Course Registration
$395.00
Camera Training 101
Overview Film Equipment
Lesson 1 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Levelling the Camera
Lesson 2 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Focus Charts and How to get sharp focus
Lesson 3 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Zoom V Prime Lense
Lesson 4 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration of the Lenses
Lesson 5 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
T Stops and Aperture
Lesson 6 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
3 Controls of the Camera
Lesson 7 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lenses and Perspective
Lesson 8 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration of What you See looking through the Lenses
Lesson 9 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Finding the Correct Exposure – Demonstration
Lesson 10 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Shallow and Deep Depth of Field
Lesson 11 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
How to get the correct White Balance
Lesson 12 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Frame Rate
Lesson 13 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Shutter Speed
Lesson 14 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Slow Motion – Frame Rate and Shutter Speed
Lesson 15 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
What is ISO Light Sensitivity
Lesson 16 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Neutral Density Filters – The Sunglasses of the Camera
Lesson 17 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Matt Boxes
Lesson 18 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clapper Board & Baby Legs Bowl
Lesson 19 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
The 180 Degree Line
Lesson 20 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Buying Renting or Hire an Expert
Lesson 21 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Location Sound 101
Overview Location Sound Recording
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Shotgun Microphones
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lapel Microphones
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Using the Boompole
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration – Correct Boom Swinging
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lighting Gear and Accessories
Tungsten Lighting Gear itemised
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lights we recommend you Buy
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Get one Spotter Light
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lighting and Gaffer Accessories
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Reflectors and how to use them
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set
Demonstration 3 Point Lighting with LED Lights
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
How to operate the LED Lights
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration 3 Point Lighting with Tungsten Lights
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Summary Lighting
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Composition and Framing
Spectacular Composition
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Framing Headroom and Tilts and Pans
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
The Main Shots
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Tracking Shots & Demonstration
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Three Point Lighting Explained
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Mobile Phone Shoots
4 Options for Shooting and the Mobile Phone Shoot
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Mobile Phone Shoots .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Additional Equipment when you shoot on a Mobile Phone
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Mobile Phone Shoots .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Principals of Filmmaking Still Apply to Mobile Phone Shoots
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Mobile Phone Shoots .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Course Information
Course Instructor
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Colm O’Murchu is a successful Indie Filmmaker and Director of three world-wide successfully released feature films and one documentary. He created and has run Australian Film Base since 2004 and helped filmmakers produce hundreds of short films. On each of his live film courses in Australia, a 12 minute movie is produced. On his advanced Film Courses, a feature film is produced. He knows every angle involved in getting films made and made successfully. His mission is to help up and coming and emerging Filmmakers make their films successful.
He also owns and runs the worldwide Blog /Podcast Indie Filmmaking Passion that helps other filmmakers make and create their own films and get them seen by a worldwide audience. He has spoken at Indie Film Seminars all over the world.
His most recent film Tabernacle 101 has been released worldwide in 2019 and currently available on Prime Video, Apple TV & Tube. It has won 18 Awards and has been selected in 38 International Film Festivals. He is currently in development on his next feature film Absolute Freedom, an action adventure film set in the outback. He lives in the Blue Mountains NSW Australia and loves the outdoors and the mountains.
His Online Filmmaking Courses are designed to help other people learn how to Produce Write Direct and Edit their own films and get them seen by the widest audience possible. He also teaches you how to find a Film Distributor and maximise the return financially on your film.
5 Month Film Course Registration
$395.00
Camera Training 101
Overview Film Equipment
Lesson 1 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Levelling the Camera
Lesson 2 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Focus Charts and How to get sharp focus
Lesson 3 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Zoom V Prime Lense
Lesson 4 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration of the Lenses
Lesson 5 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
T Stops and Aperture
Lesson 6 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
3 Controls of the Camera
Lesson 7 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lenses and Perspective
Lesson 8 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration of What you See looking through the Lenses
Lesson 9 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Finding the Correct Exposure – Demonstration
Lesson 10 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Shallow and Deep Depth of Field
Lesson 11 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
How to get the correct White Balance
Lesson 12 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Frame Rate
Lesson 13 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Shutter Speed
Lesson 14 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Slow Motion – Frame Rate and Shutter Speed
Lesson 15 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
What is ISO Light Sensitivity
Lesson 16 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Neutral Density Filters – The Sunglasses of the Camera
Lesson 17 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Matt Boxes
Lesson 18 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clapper Board & Baby Legs Bowl
Lesson 19 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
The 180 Degree Line
Lesson 20 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Buying Renting or Hire an Expert
Lesson 21 of 21 within section Camera Training 101.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Location Sound 101
Overview Location Sound Recording
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Shotgun Microphones
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lapel Microphones
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Using the Boompole
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration – Correct Boom Swinging
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Location Sound 101 .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lighting Gear and Accessories
Tungsten Lighting Gear itemised
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lights we recommend you Buy
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Get one Spotter Light
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lighting and Gaffer Accessories
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Reflectors and how to use them
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Lighting Gear and Accessories .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set
Demonstration 3 Point Lighting with LED Lights
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
How to operate the LED Lights
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Demonstration 3 Point Lighting with Tungsten Lights
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Summary Lighting
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Three Point Lighting and How to Light a Film Set .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Composition and Framing
Spectacular Composition
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Framing Headroom and Tilts and Pans
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
The Main Shots
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Tracking Shots & Demonstration
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Three Point Lighting Explained
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Composition and Framing .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Mobile Phone Shoots
4 Options for Shooting and the Mobile Phone Shoot
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Mobile Phone Shoots .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Additional Equipment when you shoot on a Mobile Phone
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Mobile Phone Shoots .You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Principals of Filmmaking Still Apply to Mobile Phone Shoots
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Mobile Phone Shoots .You must enroll in this course to access course content.