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Learn the art of filmmaking and gain hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, and editing in the bustling city of NYC. Develop your skills in film production through classes focused on scriptwriting, camera techniques, and post-production editing.

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Camera & Lighting Techniques 1: Single-Camera Interview

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

DP & Lighting Designer Rick Siegel will share his knowledge in an exclusive workshop series: Camera & Lighting Techniques for the Real World. Through lectures, discussion and hands-on exercises, participants will learn camera and lighting setups for every situation, the essentials to be able to work on their own or with a director of photography. The series will cover how to maximize the location, how to light an interviewee to best effect,...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$299
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Comprehensive Study of Editing & Effects w/ Avid Media

Global Knowledge @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

This five-day course combines MC 101 - Avid Media Composer Editing Essentials and MC 110 - Avid Media Composer Effects Essentials to provide the foundation for Avid's Media Composer User Certification Exam. You will first learn about the interface and basic editing techniques before moving on to trimming, fine-tuning the edit, adjusting audio, handling multi-camera editing, adding transitions, adding titles, and outputting your finished project....

(12) All levels 18 and older
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$1,995

5 sessions

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Avid Media Composer Editing Essentials (MC 101)

Global Knowledge @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

In this course, you will be introduced Avid Media Composer, the non-linear video editing application used in most movie and television productions. Along with its counterpart, MC 110 - Media Composer Effects Essentials, this course provides the foundation for Avid Media Composer User Certification. The MC 101/110 - Comprehensive Study of Editing and Effects with Avid Media Composer combined class saves you over 20% when compared to booking the classes...

(12) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,195

2 sessions

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Avid Media Composer Effects Essentials (MC 110)

Global Knowledge @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

This course is for video editors who understand the basics of the editing tools in Avid Media Composer and are ready to move ahead and learn the fundamentals of creating effects. Along with its counterpart, MC 101 - Avid Media Composer Editing Essentials, this course provides the foundation for Avid's Media Composer certification. The MC 101/110 - Comprehensive Study of Editing and Effects with Avid Media Composer combined class saves you over 20%...

(12) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,495

3 sessions

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12 Week Evening Filmmaking

International Film Institute of New York @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

The twelve-week course will teach the fundamentals of the filmmaking process from concept through screening and all of the steps that go into making a film on HD. The intensive will focus on four core elements: Writing for the Screen, Directing, Production and Post-Production. Classroom lectures feature hands-on camera work and behind-the-scenes at local production houses and editing facilities.  The course is designed to give the beginner...

(5) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,750

39 sessions

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Mobile Filmmaking Techniques for Social Media

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Elevate your video production skills with cutting-edge techniques tailored for mobile devices. Join this course to master the art of storytelling through mobile filmmaking.

(237) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$225

3 sessions

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Documentary Film Production Intensive

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

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 to complete goals. Obstacles make for an exciting creative environment. Learn the basics. Really...

(25) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$149

4 sessions

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Keeping It Legal

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Is it okay to show incidental logos in my film? If music is playing in the background of a scene, does it need to be licensed? Does my personal release form cover everything? Documentary filmmakers incur many legal questions while developing their project, and rightfully so. This workshop guides filmmakers through an introduction to common legal issues from their terminology to their importance, and offers suggestions on how to navigate them when...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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In-Depth: Sony FS7

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills needed to operate the Sony FS7 camera. Designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field, the course gives detailed instruction on camera set up, operation and workflows. By the end of the two-days, attendees will have gained comprehensive knowledge of the FS7 and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production scenarios. In this...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$275

2 sessions

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Get Your Film Into Festivals

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

For many filmmakers, the first step on the road to recognition and distribution is a successful film festival run. Learn to navigate the challenges and nuances of the ever-changing festival circuit without emptying your wallet or limiting your chances for future opportunities.  Find out which film festivals are best suited for you and your film, and once accepted, how to hold your own and take advantage of each film festival experience. Topics...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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Documentary Filmmaking

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 230 West 41st Street, New York, NY

The documentary form is exploding. In 2018, the top three grossing docs brought in nearly $50 million at the box office and streaming platforms such as Netflix and Hulu are packed with documentary series. This full-day class will be lead by Yoruba Richen, whose most recent work, “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom,” aired on The Smithsonian Channel in February 2019. The documentary serves as a reality check on the fictionalized Oscar-winning movie...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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$375
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Learn by Doing: LET'S MAKE A WEB SERIES

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

CREATE, CREW, and FILM a web series The objective of the workshop is to brainstorm, collaborate and shoot a complete web series Participants can expect to receive hands-on experience with shooting, organizing, location scouting, on-camera acting and more.  Why a web series in just a few weeks? Deadlines create opportunities to complete goals. Obstacles make for an exciting creative environment. Learn the basics. Really Make Something....

(25) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$298

5 sessions

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Camera & Lighting Techniques 2: Multi-Camera Interview

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

DP & Lighting Designer Rick Siegel will share his knowledge in an exclusive workshop series: Camera & Lighting Techniques for the Real World. Through lectures, discussion and hands-on exercises, participants will learn camera and lighting setups for every situation, the essentials to be able to work on their own or with a director of photography. The series will cover how to maximize the location, how to light an interviewee to best effect,...

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$399
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Feature Film Intensive Workshop

Shawn Wickens @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

create, write, crew, act in and edit a feature-length movie. The objective of the workshop is to create, rehearse and shoot a feature film in 8 weeks. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American Film Institute and British Film Institute categorize feature-length films as 40 min or more. But we’re aiming for 70 min.  Participants will brainstorm, write, act in, help shoot and become associate producers of the finished product....

(25) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$249

7 sessions

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Shooting 4K UHD

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Discover the world of 4K UHD and its impact on your projects. Uncover the differences between true 4K and UHD, explore workflow considerations, and get hands-on experience with top-of-the-line equipment at DCTV. Elevate your cinematography skills and stay ahead of industry trends with this essential course.

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$135
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Collaborative Short Film Production Class

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

CREATE, CREW, and FILM some short films. You and your classmates will brainstorm some ideas. Together we'll script, pre-produce, cast, and shoot some projects. Experience shooting, lighting and recording audio.   Learn the basics. Really Make Something. School will reach out for background information after enrolling.

(25) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$199

4 sessions

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Successfully Planning, Crewing & Shooting Projects

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This class takes an in-depth look at the creation of corporate or documentary projects of any size from planning through production. Jem Schofield, who has 20-years experience as a producer, director and cameraman, will take attendees through the process of planning and budgeting, as well as choosing the right crew and equipment for a specific project. Jem will teach attendees how to determine a video project’s scope, and how to successfully...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$199
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5-Week Casting Directors' Film/TV/Commercial Bootcamp

Scott Powers Studios @ 381 Park Avenue S, New York, NY

An on-going program at Scott Powers Studios.  Each night is devoted to one of the program’s five Casting Directors. Work in-depth on-camera with New York’s busiest and well-connected legit and commercial CDs who are always looking to bring in new talent.  You will be working with sides from current casting projects these CDs feel they could call you to audition for. Previous CD’s include: Carol Hanzel [Carol Hanzel Casting] ...

All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

5 sessions

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Impact Producing

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

You’re making a film on an issue you care deeply about. How do you connect your film with the right audience and use the momentum of your story to help inspire change and action? This workshop will introduce this increasingly popular role in documentary filmmaking, and cover several examples of ways impact producing has benefitted both a film and the community it reaches. This is a Producing clinic that will offer invaluable knowledge from a...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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Wireless Video Intensive

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This workshop teaches the technical principles and hands-on configuration of wireless video technology for studio, handheld, and gimbal applications. It explores a variety of wireless video equipment used to monitor the camera on set, and setups are covered from a logistical and practical point of view. This hands-on, intensive workshop gives participants a good grounding in wireless video technology and equips them with the skills to build, rig...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$127.50
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