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Discover a variety of exciting film classes in NYC, ranging from screenwriting to cinematography. Immerse yourself in the art of filmmaking and unlock your creative potential with immersive and hands-on classes.

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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
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$298

5 sessions

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Documentary Budgeting

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Learn the essential skills needed to create a realistic and professional budget for your documentary film. Gain insights into budget formats, categories, line items, and rate determination to secure funding and keep your project on track. Don't miss this opportunity to make informed financial decisions for your next documentary project!

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$160
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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
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$399
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RG101: Learning to Grade with Resolve and Warren Eagles of the ICA

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock your creative potential and master the art of color grading with the industry-leading DaVinci Resolve V14 software in this hands-on workshop. Join us for a comprehensive introduction to workflows, color theory, grading techniques, and more. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, this course will elevate your skills and transform your projects.

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$796

2 sessions

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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
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$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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Digesting Codecs

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Put your storytelling skills aside and focus on the technical specs needed to determine your post-production deliverables. Learn camera proprietary codecs and how to optimally ingest and transcode footage into your nonlinear editing software to export your deliverables up.  In doing so, ensure your project’s quality to viewing specifications. Become fluent in reading and creating file structures, file extensions, containers and formats to...

(237) Advanced 18 and older
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$100
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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
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$199

4 sessions

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The Producers: A Videomaking Extravaganza for Arty Kids

HiArt! @ 227 W 29 St, New York, NY

Kids will join internationally renowned visual and performance artist, Guy Richards Smit, to make a sitcom - from scratch - out of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, Kids will adapt the libretto, incorporate improv comedy, props & costumes and make an original TV show!  Too much fun! Too many skills: Opera, Creative Writing, Set and Costume Design, Video Art, Laughter & More!

All levels 8 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules
$775

8 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
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$495

5 sessions

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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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Sight, Sound & Story 2016: The Art of Cinematography

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

MEWShop's acclaimed speaker series continues with an evening devoted to the art of cinematography.  Join us as we celebrate the craft of visual storytelling from the masters behind the camera - we’ll take an in-depth look at Cinematography in the golden age of television and then explore the process of shooting narrative feature film.

(96) All levels 16 and older
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Film Makers' Workshop (Grade 3-6)

Creative Stage @ 154 W 93rd St, New York, NY

In Film Makers Workshop, kids will be introduced to all stages of the film making process from story-boarding, to filming, directing, producing, acting and editing, as they work together to create and film their own original short films! Lead by a team of industry professionals, students will gain the insider tips and tools they need, to unleash their creative vision.

All levels 8 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$385

8 sessions

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Digital Technician: On Set LUT Creation 101

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

On Set LUT Creation 101 – 1D & 3D LUTs, in this class you'll learn the process for creating a LUT for cameras like the Alexa, Sony F3 & F65, and Red Epic, and then applying it in post. Many of the latest camera systems offer either Log or Raw recording modes that give us the most possible information out of the camera. These features are great at keeping the original camera ‘negative’ as clean as possible, but at the same time they...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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OnSet Media Management: Making the Copy

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This class is designed to demystify the process of onset media management. The first half of the class will cover all media types, connections and their speeds, and basic computer science. The second half will cover various offloading programs and best practices and will include hands-on time with a number of media offload stations, card readers, and programs. Who Should Attend This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basics...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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Quick Start Canon Cameras

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This workshop will get you ready to use Canon cameras on your next project. You will learn the fundamentals of prepping and operating Canon cameras, including what to look out for during a rental prep such as back focus, firmware, and lens mount options.  You will also learn common methods for trouble shooting in the field. You will be taken through menu operation, project set up, user buttons and practical shooting scenarios and configurations. ...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$84.15
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Steadicam Silver Workshop

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

Steadicam® is now a commonly used tool within the film and television industry, however it requires training and practice in order to produce good results. More than just a stabilizer, as a shooting system it is able to provide an individual style to the production often greatly desired by producers and directors. Additionally, complex moving scenes can not only be quicker to shoot, but also more dramatic by adding pace and dimension to the shot....

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
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$1,250

3 sessions

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