Filmmaking Courses and Certifications

StudioBinder

Advanced Filmmaking Techniques

19 reviews

Learn about color theory, directing camera movement, film blocking and production design in this short video series. The course concludes with recreating Se7en's Climax for $400.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Guerilla Filmmaking

64 ratings at CreativeLive

Immersive guide to envisioning, shooting, and producing films on any budget. Covers scripting, lighting, sound, post-production, and VFX. Ideal for beginners and professionals seeking to enhance their filmmaking skills.

• CreativeLive
• 15 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Cinematic Filmmaking Workshop

10 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn essential filmmaking techniques to create compelling short films, from pre-production planning to directing talent and polishing your final edit with sound design and color grading.

• CreativeLive
• 6 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

HDDSLR Filmmaking

2 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn professional HDDSLR filmmaking techniques from renowned Director of Photography Gale Tattersall. Covers camera settings, lighting, scene construction, and workflow for high-quality, budget-friendly productions.

• CreativeLive
• 13 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Filmmaking from the Inside-Out

3 ratings at CreativeLive

Filmmaking from the Inside-Out with Illeana Douglas

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FAST CLASS: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing

FAST CLASS: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing with Jeff Medford, Ross Hockrow

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FAST CLASS: Fundamentals of DSLR Filmmaking

FAST CLASS: Fundamentals of DSLR Filmmaking with Victor Ha

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Filmmaking

Discover how to transition from photography to filmmaking with essential terminology, production concepts, and camera movement techniques for creating compelling visual stories.

• CreativeLive
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Jodie Foster Teaches Filmmaking

Jodie discusses her experience on both sides of the camera to guide you through every step of the filmmaking process, from storyboarding to casting and camera coverage.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking

Learn storytelling, cinematography, location scouting, self-financing, documentary interview techniques, and how to bring your ideas to life.

• MasterClass
• 5 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Mira Nair Teaches Independent Filmmaking

Learn to make a big impact on a small budget in film production, evoke the best from actors and nonactors, and protect your creative vision so you tell the story that can only come from you.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking

Explore Ken Burns' documentary filmmaking techniques, from research and storytelling to visual composition and editing, to create compelling narratives that bring history to life.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Spike Lee Teaches Filmmaking

Learn visual storytelling, DIY filmmaking, and Spike Lee's uncompromising approach. Discover techniques for writing, producing, working with actors, and creating barrier-breaking movies from the visionary director himself.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Martin Scorsese Teaches Filmmaking

The Oscar winner teaches his approach, from storytelling to editing to working with actors. He deconstructs films and breaks down his craft, changing how you make and watch movies.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available