Unearthing Your Artistic Voice
DIRECTING EMOTION IN FILM
ALE VIDAL
JAY WORSlEY
WELCOME TO UNRAVEL
The Most Notable Filmmakers Understand One Thing:
THE ART OF DIRECTING EMOTION
In a space where we compete for attention, it’s not enough to rely on beautiful visuals alone; emotion is what can truly captivate your viewer. Too many stories fall flat because they miss the mark, leaving both the story and the creator's potential unrealized.
Mastering the Art of Directing Emotion isn’t just important—it’s essential. It’s the key to elevating your work and leaving your viewers wanting more.
Emotion is a Response
Your audience is constantly responding to you, your camera, and their environment. Emotion has the unique ability to transport viewers out of their world and into your story.
What You’ll Learn
Strategize visuals that convey an immediate story theme
Set up the best environment for your talent and crew to invite collaboration and focus, ensuring you capture the emotion that brings your story to life
Master the subtleties of directing body language
Guide your talent through emotional scenes
Understand what blocks emotion on set
Discover how to leverage props, lighting, and environmental cues to evoke and guide emotion
In this course, we’ll guide you to create a connection that stays with your audience and draws out the emotional responses that elevate both your films and photographs.
You’ll learn how to:
For tier two members, we’ve included bonus content that walks you through our exact process on set - as if you were really there.
Lessons
Ch I: Stills to Motion
Exploring techniques to effectively narrate visual stories and breathe life into static images.
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In the "Stills to Motion" chapter, we dive into the process of transforming still images into films. We explore various techniques that filmmakers use to narrate visual stories and bring life into still images. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this chapter will deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in creating compelling motion pictures.
Includes:
• 7 video subchapters
• 2 Creative & Educational PDFs*
*Available to Tier II members
Ch III: Directing for Emotion
Navigate through the power of emotion, guiding your subject's emotional landscape, and prepping your set's ambiance, ensuring your artistic vision comes to life.
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Together we unfold the power of curating an emotional landscape, both for your subject and your environment on set. From mental walkthroughs and doubt management to crafting emotionally resonant visual boards, this chapter equips you with the tools to direct with confidence on a client project without sacrificing the emotional core of your creative vision.
Includes:
• 6 video subchapters
• 1 Creative & Educational PDF*
*Available for Tier II members
Ch II: The Prep Work
Understand the importance of pre-production and its role in setting up a project for success.
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Dive into the art of preparation with 'The Prep Work,' a transformative chapter unraveling the nuances of pre-production. Explore when it begins, and master the art of aligning creative vision with clients. Additionally, we dive into 'Letting Go'—a case study where we invite you into the emotional and strategic components of our process.
Includes:
• 4 video subchapter
• 2 Creative & Educational PDFs*
*Available to Tier II members
Ch IV: Shadow an Expert
Walk through our live demos and watch how Ale and Jay’s process unfold
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In the "Live Demo" chapter, join us as we provide a detailed walkthrough of our case study film, "Letting Go". Experience a firsthand look at the on-set process, as we demonstrate key filmmaking steps. This immersive experience allows you to observe, understand, and learn from the practical implementation of our process.
Includes:
• 3 video demos
Guiding emotion with light
BONUS CLASS FOR TIER II MEMBERS
For tier II members, take a look behind the curtain at Ale & Jay’s go-to natural and ambient light setups through an exclusive 5 part series. Only available for Tier II students.
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In this Bonus Chapter, we’ll dive into how to Guide Emotion with Light. Take a deep dive into a 5 part series where Jay and Ale breakdown light setups on previous works, with an emphasis on shaping light in ways that tap into a viewer’s emotion.
Breakdowns include:5 video subchapters & light demos
Jay Worsley’s Rerun (How to light inside a closet)
• Ale Vidal’s secrets to Illuminating light beams with natural light
• Jay Worsley’s approach to Underwater sequences
• Ale Vidal’s notes on Communication & Clarity on Set in her latest short film, ‘Shadows’
4 Light Guide PDF Breakdowns for each set
Who it’s for
FILMMAKERS LOOKING TO BECOME BETTER DIRECTORS
Find out how to tap into genuine emotions in your work, creating a deeper connection that really stays with people
PHOTOGRAPHERS TRANSITIONING TO VIDEO
Ease into video with the confidence to think quickly and direct your scenes in a way that flows naturally
STORYTELLERS DESIRING THE ART OF PREPARATION
Overcome the chaos of planning and learn how organization and preparation can help bring your vision to life
ENROLL NOW AND SAVE
Multiple payment plans available. Toggle between which payment plan works best for you!
Over 15 educational subchapters, broken down to flow with ease and watch at your own pace. Valued at over $10k dollars.
Over 15 educational sub chapters, broken down to flow with ease and watch at your own pace. Unlimited access, valued at over $15k.
What they’re saying
“I’ve been in the midst of pivoting, still learning the technical aspects of filmmaking for clients and starting my journey in making emotive microfilms! The course was so helpful, especially when it came to The Prep Work. The prompts have even helped me ease talent’s comfort level and flow on set! I loved seeing how they directly impact creating emotion. The flow of the course was wonderful, and I kept having new ideas!”
“Emotion is an art that Ale and Jay have truly mastered. It’s woven through every piece of their work”
“As a professional wedding photographer with a passion for film and video, I’m currently starting to include video moments in my work. The course was incredibly valuable - one key takeaway was learning to be mindful of the language used when working with subjects. Having the right energy in the room and creating a space for authentic content has transformed how I approach my sessions. The prompts were essential, and I loved learning how to analyze what elements in a frame tell the story and create specific feelings.”
“I’ve been a portrait photographer for 15 years, and am curious about exploring more of video as a visual medium. I found the course incredibly motivating! I couldn’t stop writing down ideas for films I’d like to make. It’s engaging but soft enough to let yourself hear your own creative voice through it, letting the inspiration flow in.”
“It was like a conversation with close friends who are very professional and want you to understand and grow yourself. I’m bursting with inspiration! The calming and honest conversation made me feel like I was invited to drink coffee with best friends that share one passion. I loved the whole course - everything fell into place once I watched it, and now it dances in my head.”
FAQ
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The course is self-paced, allowing you to go through the material at your own speed. This flexibility ensures that you can absorb the content in a way that best suits your learning style and schedule.
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Once you purchase the course, you have lifetime access to the material. This allows you to revisit the content whenever you need a refresher.
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We are here to support you throughout your learning journey. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us through the contact information provided.
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This course is focused on the creative and business aspects of filmmaking, rather than the technical side. Therefore, you don't need any specific equipment to take the course. However, access to filming equipment may be beneficial for putting what you learn into practice.
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We believe in the value of our course and stand by its quality. Since you gain access to all of the material instantly, we do not offer any refunds.
