David Lynch
Teaches Creativity and Film
David Lynch teaches his unconventional process for translating visionary ideas into film and other art forms.
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Visionary Worlds: David Lynch's Guide to Creative Filmmaking
Embark on a transformative journey of creativity with David Lynch, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker and artist known for his distinctive and visionary storytelling. In this unique masterclass, Lynch invites you to explore his unconventional approach to translating imaginative ideas into film and various art forms. As your instructor, he emphasizes the significance of delving deep into the creative process and encourages the pursuit of ideas that excite and thrill. A key aspect of Lynch’s creative philosophy is his practice of Transcendental Meditation, which he performs twice daily. Through this course, he introduces you to the concept of enhancing life and artistic work with a deeper sense of awareness brought about by meditation. Lynch advocates for finding joy in the “doing” of any activity, be it filmmaking, painting, or everyday tasks. This masterclass is more than a lesson in filmmaking; it’s an invitation to experience and embrace creativity with mindfulness and a new perspective on the artistic process.
Course Content.
Meet your new instructor: Oscar-nominated filmmaker and artist David Lynch. In his first lesson, David talks about the importance of exploring deeply and encourages you to seek out thrilling ideas in the pursuit of creativity.
For David, ideas are everything. Learn how to draw from your intuition and life experience to unlock powerful sources of creative inspiration.
Writing is a way to remember ideas that come to life in your mind. Learn how to approach a blank page and find out why David thinks there is no formula for writing a good script.
David believes that the best learning is experiential and hands-on. He shares lessons from his first experiments in cinema and discusses the master filmmakers who have inspired him.
Casting is an intuitive process that can result in exciting discoveries and collaborations. Learn how to identify and recognize the right performer for a part and hear David discusses working with some of his favorite actors.
Rehearsals are the time to shape scenes and take risks. David teaches you how to bring out an actor’s potential in front of the camera and elicit an unforgettable performance.
Treat your team like a happy family and they will go the extra mile for you. Learn how David handles the pressures of the set while protecting a creative space for the cast and crew.
The world on screen begins as an idea in the director’s mind. David shares several show-and-tell techniques for conveying ideas to designers, encouraging improvisation along the way.
Using vivid black-and-white examples from “Eraserhead” and “The Elephant Man,” David teaches you how to think cinematically.
The right music can elevate every other cinematic element on screen. Learn how David collaborates with composers and sound designers to create the perfect union of sound and picture.
Rules are great for driving, but in cinema? David doesn’t like rules. Learn to distinguish restrictions that stifle creativity from those that actually help you to think outside the box.
Every artist struggles with fears of failure and the pressures of success. David encourages you to keep your creative decisions focused on one overriding goal: staying true to the idea.
David practices Transcendental Meditation twice a day. Learn to approach life and work with deeper awareness through meditation and enjoy the “doing” of almost any activity.
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- Full Access to all Courses
- Watch on your computer
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- Bonus class guides & content
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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