DATE: Saturday, March 7th
TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Online
INSTRUCTOR: Tamika Miller
PRICE: STANDARD REGISTRATION: $150 NON MEMBERS — Now until March 7th (Day of event)
ATLFS Member discounts applied at checkout
This 3-hour seminar covers essential tools and techniques to help hone your vision as a director through the art of preparation. Learn how to create a compelling lookbook, design and block scenes, and the art of visual storytelling through shot listing and storyboarding.
Class Breakdown
Hour #1: HONE YOUR VISION: How to Create A Strong Look Book
Your ability to convey your filmic vision as a Director is essential when collaborating with your Key Crew and Cast. Learn the tools and resources to help illustrate and clearly communicate your ideas to the Creatives who will help bring your script to life.
Key topics:
Understanding visual tone, mood, and style.
How to build a lookbook that reflects your story’s world.
Using references (films, photography, art) effectively.
Hour #2: DESIGNING & BLOCKING A SCENE: How to Create Dynamic Movement
Mastering blocking and camera placement is essential for shaping performance, pacing, and emotional clarity. Learn how to design actor movement and camera decisions that serve the story, elevate tension, and create visually compelling moments on screen.
Key topics:
Fundamentals of blocking actors for story/emotion.
Use camera placement, movement, and space intentionally.
Balance visual composition w/ performance needs.
Hour #3: SHOT LISTING & STORYBOARDING: The Art of Visual Storytelling
Your ability to translate a script into clear, purposeful visuals is fundamental to directing with confidence and efficiency. Learn how to break down scenes, choose shot sizes and angles that enhance narrative meaning, and build a shot list that maximizes time and creative freedom on set.
Key topics:
How to break down a script visually.
Shot sizes, angles, and composition for narrative purpose.
Creating an effective shot list that maximizes time and creativity.
Refund request must be emailed to boxoffice@atlantafilmsociety.org 7 days prior to the date of event unless specified in the event description.