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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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How To's of International Co-production and Financing

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

A global economy means global opportunities. Everyone from studios, to mini-studios, to big production companies and platforms are producing and shooting abroad. Why? Not only does shooting abroad help filmmakers get access to great locations, but it also allows them access to soft money, which minimizes the risk of their investors. While this might sound like something only big corporations can have access to, in reality any independent producer...

(33) Beginner 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Narrative Development: Script, Scheduling, & Budget

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Narrative Development: Script, Scheduling, and Budget Breakdown Next to the script, the schedule and the budget are the most important tools for realizing your narrative project. This 2-part workshop will teach you the principles of budgeting and scheduling, so you can prepare those very important documents for your next narrative project.  This class is for budding producers, enterprising directors, and anyone else who wants to understand...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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In-Depth: Sony FS7 / FS7 II

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches you the skills needed to operate the Sony FS7 & FS7 II cameras. 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 course, you will have gained a comprehensive knowledge of the FS7 & FS7 II and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production scenarios....

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
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$375

2 sessions

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Advanced Filmmaking Course

International Film Institute of New York @ 4901 Henry Hudson Pkwy, Bronx, NY

Four week advanced course will build on the basics/fundamentals of filmmaking covering advanced camera, lighting, and post production techniques. Designed for those who already have a handle of filmmaking basics and want to expand their knowledge, apply skills that have not tested to their work to finish a more polished short, or for those who wish to produce another project with (under) their guidance. Advanced techniques allow the artist to...

(5) Advanced 16 and older
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$2,975

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Pitch Tactics: Particulars of Content Gatekeepers

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Gain an understanding of how and why content executives arrive at the decisions they do. Television, film, and digital service executives are juggling numerous considerations as they assess new projects. They are dealing with a cooperate structure, fixed parameters, and set targets. In this class, you will get an understanding of the choices an executive has to make when reviewing your project. The instructor Ray Giacopelli, who has worked a decade...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Indie Producing 101: Strategies for Financing

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

How do you keep your financing models current? Where do you begin? How do you stay afloat? This deep dive into US and international film financing aims to demystify the process. In this class, we will talk raising funds, packaging, streaming, and using and recouping investments in content. From what it means to package a film and specifically identify the various methods used by today's filmmakers in structuring and raising financing to actionable...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Indie Producing: From Development to Release

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Over the course of six hours, we’ll cover the stages of an independent film from inception to release, through the lens of the producer. We’ll discuss a producer’s responsibilities and best practices and see them in action using individual movies (and their unique challenges) as case studies. We’ll touch on the ever-changing independent film landscape and marketplace at a time of unprecedented access, both in terms of the lowering barrier...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Art of Film Financing and Packaging

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Dive into US and international film financing with multiple-award winning producer Atit Shah. How do you keep your financing models current? Where do you begin? How do you stay afloat? This deep dive into US and international film financing aims to demystify the process. In this class, we will talk raising funds, packaging, streaming, and using and recouping investments in content. From what it means to package a film and specifically identify...

(33) Intermediate 18 and older
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$150
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In-Depth: Canon C300 Mark II / C500

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills needed to operate the Canon C300 Mark II / C500 cameras. 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 C300 / C500 and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$281.25

2 sessions

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Digital AC Series 101: Basic Knowledge & Practices

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

Students will learn all the key components that are used to build a professional camera system and will become familiar with the functionality of all pro tripod and fluid head platforms.  The Digital AC101 Basic Knowledge & Practices class is designed to give the student a good grounding in all aspects of a professional motion picture camera. Camera support form and function are discussed and built as well as all accessories relating...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$84.15
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Digital AC Series 201: Building the Camera

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

This class is designed for those who want to learn how to build camera packages according to the needs of production. This class builds on knowledge gained from the 101 class. Class members will approach the curriculum from a professional camera prep point of view. Participants will learn to build camera packages according to the needs of production. Issues such as aspect ratio, frame rates, monitoring scenarios, and codecs will be discussed. Once...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$84.15
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Understanding Color & Gamma

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

Color Science is an often discussed topic today and something that every modern cinematographer and editor should understand. This workshop goes into the theory and reality of color. The workshop covers how color and brightness are created both in our eyes and in the digital world. You will learn about color space, color gamut, sub sampling, bit depth,  luminance, brightness, and gamma curves. Special attention is paid to the color systems and...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$89.10
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Understanding Scopes

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

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. As part of this process, the workshop will also include a live demonstration of matching two different...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$89.10
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Monitor Calibration

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for Monitor Calibration, live from the comfort of your home, on the road, or anywhere. In this interactive session you will see the instructor and be able to ask questions.   This class takes place on the Zoom video conference platform, which is free to join and easy to use. Instructions will be sent to you before the class begins. Once the class starts, you will see the instructor, the gear being used, and the instructor's...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$89.10
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Quick Start for ARRI Cameras

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop will get you ready to use ARRI cameras on your next project. You will learn the fundamentals of prepping and operating ARRI 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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Bulletproof Foundations of Film Making: Film Grammar II

CLASS & CO @ 260 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY

Please note: This is a two-part course split over two days. This is the second class. The first class can be found HERE. These classes belong together, it is thus strongly advised to register for both. === In this course we’ll dive into recognizing and understanding the various techniques of filmmaking: its grammar, the psychology behind camera moves and framings, how to pre-visualise for editing as well as an overview of the many established...

(6) All levels 17 and older
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The Reel Pitch: Selling Your Project On Page

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Full Course Name The Reel Pitch: Selling Your Project On The Page, Screen, And In Person When most filmmakers, producers and content creators think of pitching, they envision themselves stuttering over their plot points to a shark tank of “moneymen” who hold the fate of this project in their hands. However, pitching begins the moment you commit to making a film or series. Every project begins, in one way or another, in the form of written words...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Branded Content Gig for Filmmakers

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

This one-day workshop provides you with the ins and outs of landing commercial gigs and doing creative work. You will get personal feedback on your website, social and company structure to improve your visibility. And, gain the tools to land jobs, build client relationships, create an unforgettable pitch and become skillful in negotiating.

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Web Series Essentials

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

There are countless commercial, artistic, and career benefits to making a web series. Web series can be a standalone success or act as a springboard to bigger projects, like it did for Broad City, Insecure, and High Maintenance. This workshop emphasizes developing a powerful concept, pilot script, and series structure — all of which are fundamental to creating a solid foundation for the rest of the process. At this one-day workshop,...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Content that Sells:Get Business Savvy & Find Audience

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Practical tips, both creative and economic, for crafting content that will find an audience and sell to distributors. Streaming services, television networks, and film companies all have something in common – they each want and need content. It’s the lifeblood of the industry. From scripted to unscripted and documentary, there are rules, concerns, and techniques that inform them all. So what makes content connect with audiences? And who is the...

(33) All levels 18 and older
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$150

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