Classes and Courses
Breaking into the Film Industry Course
Learn how to break into the film industry with this incredible course. Over 100 A-list Hollywood filmmaking weigh in on challenges facing aspiring filmmakers, and how to overcome them to succeed in the industry.
Whether you want to break into Hollywood or simply work in your local market, this course will teach you everything you need to know, from how to network,... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Cinematography Camera and Lens Master Course
If you want to create more cinematic content, the FilmSkills Cinematography Master Camera Course will teach you the gear and techniques used by leading cinematographers. We partnered with Emmy and Academy Award cinematographers to teach you how to master your camera and lens.
In this course, taught by Emmy-winning cinematographer Jason Tomaric, you will learn:
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Directing Master Course for Television and Movies Course
As a director, you are the master storyteller. It is your job to interpret the script into a visually entertaining story that can be produced within the time and budgetary restrictions of the production.
In the FilmSkills Directing Master Course for Television and Movies, you will learn from over a dozen internationally recognized TV and film directors who methodic... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Cinematic Lighting Master Course
Lighting is the single most important skill in achieving a professional, cinematic look to your footage. In this course, working Hollywood filmmakers teach you the tools, skills, and techniques to elevate your productions to the next level.
In this comprehensive online course, you will learn:
How to measure light
Work with the dynamic range and latitude of your... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Producing for Film and Television Master 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 own unique approach to be successful.
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Build Your Own Course 5
Whether you want to focus on one area of study or brush up on a range of skills, the Build Your Own Course option is the easiest, most effective way to learn. Simply choose 5 new lessons every month until you cancel. Keep all your previous lessons as long as your subscription is active.
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Build Your Own Course 15
Whether you want to focus on one area of study or brush up on a range of skills, the Build Your Own Course 15 is the easiest, most effective way to learn. Simply choose 15 new lessons every month until you cancel. Keep all your previous lessons as long as your subscription is active.
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Digital Imaging Technician Course
The Digital Imaging Technician replaces the chemical laboratory of the film stock era. Unquestionably the most technical job on set, the DIT skills are focused on one goal... preserve the productions digital assets. This course will take you from knowing little about the digital world of asset management through understanding advanced color spaces, codecs, and how to functional... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Audio Recording 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 FilmSkills Audio Recording Course, you will learn the step-by step approach to recording high-quality audio on set, from choosing the right microphones to learning how to use a b... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Documentary Filmmaking Course
Learn the entire process of making a documentary from some of the industry’s most recognized documentarians. Learn how to find the story and develop the story structure for your film, learn the right gear to choose and how to prepare for a life shooting in the field. Gain advanced techniques on finding and interviewing your subjects, choosing the right locations, ... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Editing Course
In the FilmSkills Editing 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 each scene... to continue reading, click Learn More.
FilmSkills Unlimited
Master the art of filmmaking with FilmSkills Unlimited– an unrestricted, lifetime access to the entire FilmSkills library. Over 280 in-depth video-based multimedia lessons take you to the set where you will learn from over 150 leading Hollywood Filmmakers. Your instructors have won, or been nominated for over 70 Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and SAG Awa... to continue reading, click Learn More.
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Production Design Course
The production designer creates the world in which the characters live - from a Texas farm setting or an exotic fantasy location to 1970’s set dressings or science fiction prop guns. Constructing this world is a delicate balance of discovering the story and understanding the characters while still having the pressures of the schedule and budget.
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Safety Training Course
The FilmSkills Safety Training Course seeks to training crew persons in current safety standards to reduce the risk of accidents, injury, or death on set. The FilmSkills Safety Training Course adapts the Industry standard California OSHA and Contract Services Safety Pass program for student, independent, non-union, and union crew persons. This program is modeled after the... to continue reading, click Learn More.
Audio Post-Production Course
George Lucas famously said that sound is the other 50% of the moviegoing experience. While bad sound can take your audience out of the moment, good audio will add to the emotion of the scene. In the FilmSkills Audio Post-Production Course, you will learn the entire process from editing dialogue and ADR to creating realistic Foley sounds. Learn ... to continue reading, click Learn More.