RJ Bruni – The Cinematic Filmmaking Workshop

Lessons

Class Trailer

Part 01: Fundamentals & Pre-Production

1. Meet RJ – 09:51
2. Welcome to the Workshop – 02:20
3. Defining Cinematic: Creating With Intention – 01:48
4. Camera Settings for Filmmaking – 08:08
5. Prime Lenses vs Zoom – 05:12
6. The Importance of Audio – 04:28
7. Upgrading Your Camera – 01:51
8. Handheld vs Stabilizer vs Tripod – 09:37
9. Filmmaking Accessories – 04:36
10. Document Your Life – 01:39
11. Shooting with Different Mediums – 02:03
12. Assignment 01: Creating a Visual Sequence – 14:52
13. Your Purpose in Storytelling – 01:54
14. Finding a Story – 07:16
15. Difference Between Good and Great: Pre-Production – 10:33
16. Planning Our Film – 14:27
17. Planning Our Scenes – 11:36
18. Mood Boards / Pitch Deck – 09:21
19. Assignment 02: Planning Your Project – 03:23

Part 02: Production

20. Building Intimacy On Set – 07:13
21. Directing Talent – 06:01
22. Director’s Chair: Day One – 26:31
23. Director’s Chair: Day Two – 26:40
24. Director’s Chair: Day Three – 16:51
25. Assignment: Leave It All In The Field – 02:03

Part 03: Editing

26. Intro to Editing – 02:31
27. Ingesting Media – 06:19
28. Director’s Cut – 53:20
29. Choosing Music – 18:41
30. Sound Design – 19:14
31. Color Grading – 14:15
32. Assignment: Editing Your Film – 02:46
33. Live Feedback Session – 1:13:43

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Class Description

ABOUT RJ’S CLASS:
Join RJ Bruni from Wildist for a comprehensive 3-part workshop designed to help you create a compelling short film. Explore every stage of filmmaking, from pre-production to post-production, and learn to craft a professional-quality piece.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

• Create a short film from start to finish.
• Use camera movement to control emotion and energy.
• Choose the best camera support to enhance storytelling.
• Direct talent to align with your vision.
• Leverage pre-production for elevated film quality.
• Edit with polished mixing and sound design.

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Class Materials

Bonus Materials with Purchase

• Live Lesson: Feedback & Q&A with RJ.
• RJ’s Final Film: Shared Earth.
• Email Questionnaire.
• Project Breakdown.
• Scene Breakdown.
• Creative Deck.

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Additional Info

• 3.3K Students
• 100% Recommend this Class
• 33 Video Lessons in HD
• 6h 41m of Class Content
• Exclusive bonus content.
• Lifetime access on desktop, mobile, and offline (via iOS apps).
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

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About RJ Bruni

RJ is a commercial and documentary filmmaker based in the mountains of British Columbia. Known for his raw, emotive style, RJ blends his passion for art and adventure to create unique storytelling experiences.