Cinematography Courses and Certifications

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Cinematography Techniques

22 ratings

Explore how filmmakers use lighting, composition, camera movement, and lenses to create cinematic visual storytelling.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wedding Cinematography

47 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn to plan, shoot, edit, color-grade, and market wedding films through a complete wedding cinematography workflow.

• CreativeLive
• 13 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cinematography Masterclass: Videography + Cinematography

4310 ratings at Udemy

Cinematography Masterclass: Video Production, Video Lighting, Filmmaking on Any Camera. Improve Your Cinematography

• Udemy
• 3 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cinematography Course: Shoot Expert Video on Any Camera

4372 ratings at Udemy

Your Online Guide to Professional Cinematography. Learn to Shoot Stunning Video Like a Professional With Any Camera.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

VIDEO CINEMATOGRAPHY techniques loved by pro filmmakers

2287 ratings at Udemy

Creative video. Learn what pro broadcast camera ops do to grab and excite an audience. Taught by a pro broadcaster

• Udemy
• 3 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cinematography Masterclass: The Complete Videography Guide

2859 ratings at Udemy

9 Steps to Setup, Light, Record Audio & Shoot Your Videos Like a Filmmaking Pro

• Udemy
• 6 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Learn Cinematography

6 ratings at Coursera

Learn cinematography hands-on: operate a camera, light and record audio, shape stories, and apply advanced shooting techniques to produce cinematic video projects.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics

Set up a DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone camera for video: balance ISO, shutter speed and aperture, frame shots, and apply studio and natural lighting.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cinematography & Videography Guide: Shot & Expert Tips

Plan and shoot dynamic B-roll, apply the 180-degree rule and varied shot types, and use camera movement, shot lists, and in-camera transitions for cinematic sequences.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn Cinematography

8 ratings

Learn to shape cinematic sequences through the 180-degree rule, composition, camera angles, dialogue coverage, and B-roll.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cinematographer's Preparation

11 ratings at CreativeLive

Cinematographer's Preparation with Jim Denault, ASC

• CreativeLive
• 4 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Shooting The Scene

4 ratings at CreativeLive

Translate cinematic vision into efficient shooting plans by designing coverage, shot lists, blocking, and practical setups for editable scene footage.

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn Cinematography for Beginners

Learn how exposure, shutter angle, camera movement, and lighting choices shape the cinematic look of films and videos.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Live Concert Masterclass— Shoot and Cut a Show Like a Film (Part 01) with Peter John

Live Concert Masterclass— Shoot and Cut a Show Like a Film (Part 01) with Peter John

• CreativeLive
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Video Production Bootcamp: Videography, Cinematography+

11630 ratings at Udemy

Make better videos with the ultimate course on videography: video production, cinematography, editing + distribution.

• Udemy
• 9 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course