Classes and Courses
Cinematography and Lighting Course
Cinematography, the art and craft of storytelling through light and lens, is the focus of the Cinematography: Camera and Lighting Course. This comprehensive program, designed to equip you with the tools and techniques to achieve professional-quality images for movies, TV commercials, and documentaries, explores the technical and creative aspects of cinematography.
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Producing for Success Course
Producing is the business of movie-making. Producers assemble the raw talent and equipment for the director to build his vision on the set. But the business of filmmaking is like no other – the demands are constantly changing, and each scene requires its unique approach to be successful.
In the Producing for Success Course, you will learn how to sta... to continue reading, click Learn More.
In the Producing for Success Course, you will learn how to sta... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Production Design and Art Direction Course
The production designer creates the world in which the characters live—from a Texas farm setting to an exotic fantasy location, from 1970s set dressings to science fiction prop guns. Constructing this world requires a delicate balance of discovering the story and understanding the characters while managing the pressures of scheduling and budget constraints.
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Sound Recording for Film and Television Course
George Lucas famously said that the sound is the other half of the movie-going experience, and a good audio track will engage the audience as much as poor audio will push them away.
In the Sound Recording for Film and Television Course, you will learn the step-by step approach to recording high-quality audio on set, from choosing the right microphones to learn... to continue reading, click Learn More.
The Art of Screenwriting Course
A great movie is made from a great script. No matter how big the budget, how engaging the performances, or how spectacular the visual effects, a poorly-written script erodes the foundation of the movie before you even start to shoot it.
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The Director's Toolkit Course
Once the director yells, “Action,” a dance begins between the actor and the camera. The director’s role is much more than that of directing the actors. The director must also craft the visual story by planning the coverage of each scene, blocking the camera and actors, and establish the overall look of the story.
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Visual Post Production Course
In the Visual Post-Production Course, Emmy-winning television and film editors take you inside the process and psychology of film editing.
Learn how to properly shoot your footage on set to maximize your options in the editing room, when to cut from one shot to the next, how to choose your shot selection, how to work with the editor, and how to create the most emotion in ea... to continue reading, click Learn More.