This course is a brilliant way to ensure you can record, design and edit the perfect sound track to your next masterpiece. Lots of great productions are let down by poor quality sound, be the hero by recording clean dialogue, creating atmosphere and adding audio effects. During this part time short course, you will design a complete soundscape for an existing film excerpt and complete practical exercises recording sound in a variety of locations, whilst troubleshooting common proble... [More]

Being a runner is a great way to get yourself on-set or in the production office. Many people start their careers as runners, it’s not glamorous and it’s hard work but it can lead to a full time career in film and TV production. Runners often gain promotions to the roles of production secretary, coordinator and 3rd AD. Learn how to put your best foot forward with this skills based one-day course. In an industry where everyone is trying to break in, entry-level roles give you the opp... [More]

This one weekend intensive will help you migrate from FCP to AVID Media Composer in just 2 days. If you want to work in Television you need AVID. It is the industry standard for multi-camera television productions and the preferred software of professional editors. Since the introduction of the prosumer software FCP X, and the discontinuation of FCP7, semi-professional editors are also moving towards using AVID. If you have a good understanding of FCP7 this course will help you tran... [More]

Good Editors are in demand, if you want a job in television or a professional production house you’ll need to be able to use AVID Media Composer. It’s the preferred software of many professional editors, especially in television. Look Ma I’m editing Neighbours! In just 4 days you’ll have a basic introduction to editing using AVID in a small class on computers with the latest versions and a teacher that has been making real TV shows for over 40 years. We’ll teach you: • Intro to AVID... [More]

Get a handle on basic camera operating and shooting techniques in just one day. In the first two hours of this practical course you’ll have a Sony PMW EX1R professional camera in your hands and start shooting. With a small class size of only 12 people you will shoot and light a series of exercises led by our experienced camera operator. This is the perfect introduction for people interested in making screen content or developing a career in the camera department. We’ll teach you: • ... [More]

They say it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become a genius at something, so if you are between 11 – 17 years old, now is the perfect time to start! Under the watchful eye of a highly experienced filmmaker, kids learn how to take a story from script all the way to screen. They get to make either a short film or trailer or behind-the-scenes documentary. Have a chance at trying different crew roles at this very interactive, hands on creative school holiday course. This workshop is f... [More]

In just 4 sessions you can learn to create mood and style using camera and lighting techniques. During this highly practical short course, you’ll have equipment in your hands from start to finish – while you learn about cinematography and the role of the DOP. You can’t take these practical exercises online. In a small class with plenty of professional camera and lighting gear, you will learn how to light a scene for a studio or on location, and framing and camera movement. Become a ... [More]

Directors are the visionaries that bring stories to life. Through determination, creative choices, team leading and personal taste the director turns a script in to an experience that takes the audience on a journey. Each director has their own style of telling stories, that’s not something we can teach you, that’s why it’s called a craft. What we are here to do is give you the skills and background knowledge you’ll need to turn your vision in to reality by learning the craft of dir... [More]

This exciting course will cover all you need to know to create effective and engaging documentaries. Students will cover the history of documentary making, various techniques and styling, how to gain access to subjects and materials, effective pitching, dealing with finance and finally where to go and what to do with a finished film. Learn how to turn your documentary idea into a reality. Prerequisites: None Duration: 24 Hours Certification: Take home a certificate for your portfoli... [More]

The future is here, people are watching film and content on all sorts of devices and the demand for video content is growing rapidly everyday. Take this accredited part-time short course to learn the basics of developing your content, pitching your project, business model options, how to find an audience through marketing for your project and possible funding opportunities. As a filmmaker it can be overwhelming to know where your content should live in this multiplatform world. Keep... [More]