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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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Video DSLR

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Get that 35mm film look with these ever-popular still cameras that shoot HD video, complete with stellar image quality, adjustable frame rates and customizable manual settings. Compare the full frame Canon 5D with the crop frame 7D, practice dual system audio, and take your creativity to new heights with Canon EF/EF-S mount lenses. Get ready to use your DSLR to its full potential! This is a Production workshop at the Extensions level....

(237) Intermediate 18 and older
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$275

2 sessions

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From Editor to Preditor

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

This course is designed to teach you how to tell a story. It will teach how a story is structured, what makes a good open and a good close, and what you want and need to see and hear in between. A post-producer is responsible for transforming an often extensive quantity of unorganized audio and video clips into a cohesive story that entertains, informs, and above all, holds the viewers’ attention. Students will have access to all footage and...

(95) All levels 16 and older
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$2,295

6 sessions

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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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Guerilla Filmmaking

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Guerilla filmmaking is DIY filmmaking with low budgets, solo or skeleton crews, and simple props using whatever is available. Whether working as a video activist or neo-realist auteur, learn to manage camera, lighting and audio equipment simultaneously and skillfully for shooting on the fly. Explore tactical, practical and legal considerations for various scenarios, and how to pack a compact DSLR/lighting/audio kit. Agile filmmaking is in your hands!...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$200

3 sessions

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ICA 110: Digital Cinematography Fundamentals

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

This one-day course is looking at the process of Digital Cinematography from capturing of motion pictures as digital images to final delivery as digital master files. It teaches all the tools, technologies and processes of digital cinematography . It explains how digital cinematography cameras work, post-production workflows, the best practices and common issues. To work in this industry in the age of digital cinematography, one almost...

(95) Beginner 16 and older
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$499
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Documentary Theory

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

One must look behind in order to look ahead. In this new workshop, deepen your understanding of the documentary craft by gaining a greater context of its evolution. By watching and discussing pivotal work, learn about various pioneers that pushed and shaped the documentary genre into what it is today. See its influence on contemporary filmmakers and how the documentary form continues to evolve and inform your own practice. Topics include: Documentary...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$180

4 sessions

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Small Crew Production 101

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

Today, more and more companies are building in-house production teams to create ongoing content for their products and services. Generally, this lends itself to creating smaller crews. Additionally, corporate video production companies have changed in terms of structure and their resources. While the equipment has gotten better and less expensive, the crews have gotten smaller. With this new production landscape in mind, this full day workshop will...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$250
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Choosing a Camera

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Explore the world of cameras and their features in this comprehensive workshop. Learn about sensor sizes, lens mounts, codecs, and more. Discover which camera is best suited for different types of shoots.

(237) Intermediate 18 and older
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$160
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Max for Video

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Alter your visuals with sensors, audio, and other control data with Max MSP/Jitter. By learning this specific visual programming tool, you can explore interactive filmmaking that includes live projections and multi-channel exhibition. With Max MSP/Jitter, your project can emerge out of the black box theatre, imagine different environments, and invite audiences to interact with your story. Combine cinematic grammar with this powerful computational...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$175

3 sessions

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Practical DIT Dailies Workshop with Von Thomas

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

AbelCine has partnered with the International Colorist Academy (ICA) to offer this advanced color design & DIT workshops aimed at everyone involved in designing the look and style of a project. In this two-day workshop, attendees will learn the skills necessary to work as a DIT, an essential and ever-evolving role on set. The workshop concentrates on the production of dailies, and all the tools, software and skills required to work quickly and...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$1,050

2 sessions

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MoVI Intensive Workshop

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

You'll learn the technical aspects as well as the craft and philosophy behind the MōVI system. This two-day course is an intensive, hands-on class designed to fully immerse an experienced camera operator in all of the knowledge necessary to use the Freefly MōVI. Topics: Day 1 – Introduction   1) The concepts behind the MōVI  2) Sample footage  3) How the MōVI differs from other stabilization systems 4) Product Tour ...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$800

2 sessions

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Arri Alexa Two-Day Master

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills need to operate ARRI ALEXA cameras, including XT & Mini models. 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 ALEXA and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$675

2 sessions

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ARRI Certified Training for Artemis

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This two-day training course is designed for participants who are new to Steadicam(TM) type stabilization systems and a professional shooting environment. Participants will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge of the basic principles and learn first-hand practical skills. Experienced professionals will detail the many possibilities the ARRI Camera Stabilizer Systems (CSS) with expert advice and hands-on training. By the end of the two days...

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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$1,600

2 sessions

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Every Angle Counts: ARRI Certified Training for MAXIMA

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

This one-day training course covers all aspects of working with the full capabilities of MAXIMA, an advanced gimbal technology. You will be given the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of stabilization principles, gimbal technology and support systems and deepen your practical skills. Experienced professionals will detail the many possibilities the ARRI Camera Stabilizer Systems have to offer, giving you expert advice and hands-on training. By...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$800
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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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Cinessentials: Creative Film Making

CinemaKidz @ 25 Pine St, New York, NY

In Cinessentials, children will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking in a positive, creative, and team-oriented setting. Campers are encouraged to stretch their imagination and experiment with the basic techniques of filmmaking. Children will work together in a collaborative environment to make several short films. Every child will have a chance to be the Director, Costume Designer, Camera Person, Lighting Technician, and Script Supervisor. Children...

(3) Beginner 7 - 13 years old
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$550

5 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
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$2,750

39 sessions

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Color Theory in Documentary and Narrative Filmmaking

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Unleash the power of color in your visual storytelling. Join us for an immersive workshop that explores color's role in documentary and narrative filmmaking. Elevate your filmmaking skills with the art of color analysis, correction, and editing.

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$200

5 sessions

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Blender Essentials

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

An introductory workshop for Blender, a free 3D modeling and animation software used by 3D professionals.

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$329

6 sessions

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DaVinci Resolve Essentials

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

An introductory workshop for the professional video editing software DaVinci Resolve

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$329

3 sessions

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