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Introduction to Crafting Cinematic Cohesion: how to align your film’s design to your script
You are capable of creating stunning films people want to watch and talk about.
What if all it took was learning a few key tools about Film Design that made all the difference?
Do you look at films and go “How’d they do that?” They seem to just Intuitively know how to do it.
Often times, people think filmmakers either just “get” film design or they don’t. That it’s something to do with their innate abilities. However, it’s just not true. Odds are you, if you’re feeling like you don’t know where to begin with design, are just missing some key tools and info.
MY NAME IS SARAH COGAN; I'M COSTUME DESIGNER & VISUAL PRODUCERS
Who champions indie filmmakers, like yourself, by crafting cinematic cohesion by aligning your script to your visual design by skillfully integrating your creative vision across all areas of design—Production & Art Direction, Costumes & Wardrobe, Hair & Make-Up and Lighting Design.
Intro to Crafting Cinematic Cohesion introduces you to a foundational process that helps you align your creative design to the action of your script. You will learn:
the cognitive science behind design for film and why it works
film design fundamentals that work across all stories and genres
how to plan out your design elements to align with your story
key questions to ask to ensure your film’s creative success
INTRODUCTION TO CRAFTING CINEMATIC COHESION
What’s Covered
The Cognitive Science of Storytelling
How to Break Your Film Down for Design
Understanding World Mapping
Visual Storytelling Language Graphing
Included with the 2 Hour Live Workshop:
Workbooks for use on all your projects
Access to Workshop Recording for two weeks
BONUS: First 20 Students get a 1 hour private workshop
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, than your film is worth 24,000 words per second. Are you saying what you mean to say?
— Sarah Cogan
Say exactly what you mean with every shot.
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Watch the Trainings
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Use the Workbooks to Craft Your Storytelling Language
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Create Well Crafted Films that Draw Audiences In
Who Is the Workshop for?
Screenwriters who want to craft worlds that inform the action of their stories.
Film Designers who want to craft immersive and engaging designs.
Directors who want to hone their visual storytelling skills & build dynamic worlds on screen
Producers who want to learn how design effects the stories they champion.
What people are saying
“As a screenwriter and first-time feature director, Sarah Cogan’s class From Text to Moving Image was like learning a new language for how best to communicate with my creative production teams. ... Beyond her expertise and stellar preparations for each class, Sarah’s passion for the topic and commitment to her students’ comprehension made each class a joy to attend. ... From learning about production design to costumes to framing to the power of color choice across the board, I now see every script I write in technicolor and possibility thanks to Sarah Cogan.”
“Sarah is a great teacher in addition to being a brilliant visual storyteller. ... In addition to thoroughly covering the nuts and bolts of foundational techniques, she helps you get inspired, and she helps you understand why any of this matters. ... Having these tools in my back pocket has greatly increased the production quality of my shots, even if I’m shooting on the fly... Highly recommend!”
“The course [Text to Moving Images] and workbook is something I have already gone back to over and over again, when I work on each new directing project. This approach has given me more confidence as a director.”
Get the FREE Workbook
FREE WORKBOOK
On the fundaments of Film Design.
Whatever Your Story, the way you tell it, makes all the difference.
Take your Visual storytelling Language to the next level
SEE YOU IN THE WORKSHOP!