Film Classes in NYC, New York

Learning digital video production is vital for independent filmmakers and for anyone interested in harnessing the power of media. Camera Fundamentals is accessible and easy-to-learn, teaching you basic concepts and technical skills applicable to any camera.  In this classic DCTV Workshop, use an HD video camera to learn about focus,...

Designed for those seeking an extensive introduction to the world of digital production, this comprehensive hands-on workshop combines content from our Camera, Lighting and Audio Fundamentals workshops, and goes one step further with a session on pre-production and full-day to practice shooting. Capture Manhattan at 24 frames...

Important: This course is for New Students only. For Returning Students, please proceed to this course. Only New Students can avail of these promotional prices. Clients cannot purchase a 2nd 3-Part class for $99. We will not be able to warrant promotional price purchases for returning students. This is an on-camera class that stresses acting for...

Get that 35mm film look with these ever-popular still cameras that shoot HD video, complete with stellar image quality, adjustable frame rates and customizable manual settings. Compare the full frame Canon 5D with the crop frame 7D, practice dual system audio, and take your creativity to new heights with Canon EF/EF-S mount lenses. Get ready to use...

CREATE, CREW, and FILM a feature-length documentary. The objective of the workshop is to brainstorm, collaborate and shoot a handful of documentary short films. Participants will receive hands-on experience with shooting, organizing, location scouting, interviewing and more.  Why a documentary in just a few days? Deadlines create opportunities...

With the number of cameras on the market, options abound. But what are the big differences? In this workshop, get your hands on a full-frame DSLR (Canon 5D), fixed-lens camcorder (Panasonic HVX200), interchangeable-lens camcorder (Sony FS700) and digital cinema camera (Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro). Learn about the features that will impact your ease...

This workshop is ideal for actors, writers or corporate people who want to get creative. Material covered will include how to develop a point of view, learning the visual language of cinema and the technical tools and craft it takes to direct a film. We will look at film clips and analyze material in addition to covering 180 degree rule and elements...

This intensive hands-on workshop will give you the skills and tools you need to create quality narrative content. you will rotate among crew positions, try acting for camera and collaborate with others on a professional Set to film a one-page scene. You will learn key information about producing, directing, cinematographer, sound mixing and...

In this Digital Cinematography, see the big picture of camera work and what you can do as a DP to best achieve the aesthetic goals of your project. Using the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro, experiment with framing and composition, lenses and depth of field, and advanced manual image control techniques. What works best with the conditions and style you...

This workshop covers the use of waveforms and vectorscopes on set. The workshop also demonstrates the use of many other tools used by modern digital cinematographers, including false color, zebra lines, and histograms.  Waveforms & Vectorscopes is designed to give both a technical and practical knowledge of how these tools are used....

This two-week class is for the passionate movie maker. Focusing on advanced pre-production, production, and post-production techniques used by industry professionals. This masterclass takes a deeper look at creative expression through film. Using professional equipment, students learn the fundamentals of storytelling, cinematography, and editing as...

What are the standard costs for making a documentary film? Have we considered all of our potential line items? There’s only so long that you can guess at your numbers. Learn how to create a realistic and professional budget catered to your film’s needs and scope that will secure funding and keep your project on track! Topics include: Budget...

Translating a novel to film is a language in itself – a dialect in discovery. Join Learn French Brooklyn in an exploration of five 19th Century Novels brought to life in full cinematic glory. Each week includes informed, expert instruction and discourse centering on pivotal aspects of each novel and the corresponding film. The successes, the discrepancies,...

Emerging in the cultural-political turmoil of the 1990s, New Queer Cinema offered representations of gay and lesbian life that have often been described by a single word: defiant. According to film scholar, B. Ruby Rich, four elements converged to produce New Queer Cinema: AIDS, Reagan, camcorders, and cheap (New York City) rent. Equally important...

To truly judge your image on set and in post, it is necessary to have a properly calibrated monitor. From a small on-camera LCD screen to large home displays, most monitors offer some form of calibration adjustment. This workshop demonstrates the methods and tools used to calibrate a monitor. Focus will be on white point adjustment, color & contrast...