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Learn how to create stunning special effects in film and theater through hands-on classes in NYC, where you can master techniques in makeup, prosthetics, animatronics, and more.

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Green Screen

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Master the fundamentals in chroma keying to create backgrounds, effects, characters and cinematic elements. In this workshop, you will set up, light and shoot a brief scene with a green screen background, then import your footage to key in alternative backgrounds using Premiere. Technically awesome movie-making magic! This is a First Frame to Final Cut workshop. Topics include: Setting up a Green Screen Lighting and Shooting Media Management...

(237) Intermediate 18 and older
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$200
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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 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
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$1,495

3 sessions

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Here Comes Virtual Reality

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Virtual Reality storytelling is on the cusp of going mainstream. News organizations around the country are experimenting with how to transport viewers right onto the scene through immersive experiences. In this one-day, hands-on workshop, Ray Soto, the creative lead for VR storytelling at Gannett, will show you the ideal video shooting and editing techniques required to produce virtual environments.

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Fundamentals of Lighting for Film

NYC Center for Media Education @ 515 W 38th St, New York, NY

Master the art of lighting and create captivating visual content for any media platform. This workshop will cover the fundamental principles of lighting, including how to work with natural light, set up a lighting kit, adjust white balance, and use dramatic lighting techniques.  Whether you're a photographer, videographer, or content creator, this course will help you create stunning visuals that stand out in today's competitive media landscape....

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

2 sessions

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Filmmaking Essentials: Lighting

NYC Center for Media Education @ 515 W 38th St, New York, NY

Learn the essentials of lighting for film and television production

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

2 sessions

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Filmmaking Essentials: Documentary Interview

NYC Center for Media Education @ 175 E 104th St, New York, NY

Learn the essentials of preparing for and shooting a documentary interview

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Mocha AE Level I Workshop

Manhattan Edit Workshop

In this class you will learn how planar tracking works and how to successfully replace objects and track within a scene. Mocha AE is a stand alone planar tracking and rotoscoping utility optimized for after effects, final cut and motion users. The advanced mask creation tools, simple user interface and copy/paste exchange with AE helps take the complications out of motion tracking and reduces key framing headaches. This one-day workshop is designed...

(95) All levels 16 and older
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Special Effects

CinemaKidz

Zombies, Unicorns, teleportation...oh my! Learn how to create amazing visual effects to use in film. Campers get creative this week as they try their hand at various special effects techniques: building prosthetics and masks, combining claymation and live action video, experimenting with the potential of green screens, practicing various camera tricks, utilizing stock videos, and much more! Campers will learn how to make movies from start to finish...

(3) All levels 8 - 15 years old
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Virtual Camp: Special Effects Make-up

CinemaKidz

Your child will receive the CK Effects kit with all they need to make movie magic! Kids will learn how to utilize a wide variety of both professional as well as everyday household items to create fantastic make-up effects just like their favorite movie characters. Zombify yourself, build a giant Shrek brow or big chin, learn to turn yourself into a 100 year old dwarf, turn yourself into Pennywise, become an X-Men or superhero character, and more!...

(3) All levels 7 - 15 years old
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Introduction to Lighting Workshop

International Film Institute of New York

The introductory Lighting Workshop is designed for the beginner filmmaker looking to learn the fundamentals of film lighting. Along with basic hands-on instruction, students will be demonstrated some of the tools that are used to create visual styles that support the story.  Topics discussed will include grip gear and creative gaffing techniques. Students will work with lights throughout the workshop. Be prepared to handle equipment. Students...

(5) Beginner 16 and older
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$175
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Virtual Class: Graphic Design - Level 2

CinemaKidz

For those who have taken the first class and want to dive deeper into all that photoshop has to offer! Participants will learn more about graphic design, and digital art.  Notes: a computer is necessary and a subscription to Adobe Photoshop

(3) Intermediate 8 - 15 years old
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Reviews for Special Effects Classes in NYC

Special Effects Classes in NYC are rated 4.4 stars based on 417 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Here Comes Virtual Reality

    Anonymous review on 1/14/2018
    This was a very good beginner's overview of VR. The instructor, Bob Sacha, had great energy and patience.
  • Green Screen

    Reviewed by Carlos O. on 3/6/2016
    Very informative. Great pacing. This is a great course to get a good feel for Premiere CC.

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