Translating personal experiences into film
Music and Editing
A course by Ayla Spaans , Film director
About the video: Music and Editing
Overview
“Another important step is to think about what musical genre translates the story you want to tell. I will show you how to search for music, start a playlist, and visualize the shots. ”
In this video lesson Ayla Spaans addresses the topic: Music and Editing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Translating personal experiences into film. Learn how to create a script and translate your personal stories into a short film..
Partial transcription of the video
“Once we have the look and feel, it's important to think about the post-production. Now I'll talk about the musical language and about the editing. Music has the power to express inner states of feelings you can't explain in words. It's like explaining a song. You just have to feel it. In film, you won't have the same emotional effect without music. It connects scenes, sets atmosphere, translates characters' thoughts, and gives meaning to the actions. The musical language of your film starts with the first feeling or thought when you hear a song or think about a specific genre. I mostly have...”
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Course summary for: Translating personal experiences into film
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Category
Photography & Video -
Areas
Art Direction, Film, Film, Video & TV, Filmmaking, Video
Ayla Spaans
A course by Ayla Spaans
Ayla Spaans is a renowned director of short films, music videos, commercials, and children's series. With a playful, stylish, and color-coordinated approach, Ayla's work captivates audiences worldwide. She explores themes of friendship, family, and self-love, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences, particularly her childhood memories and the nostalgic charm they hold.
Ayla's unique storytelling style combines aesthetics with a deeper exploration of emotions, normalizing subjects such as self-love, growth, illness, love, and disappointment in an abstract yet lighthearted manner. Through this course, Ayla shares her personal workflow, emphasizing the importance of finding what works best for you as a creative individual.
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- 14 lessons (1h 26m)
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- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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