Filmmaking Courses and Certifications

Filmmaking For All: Tell Your Story Through Video

Learn to tell compelling stories through video in less than an hour. Course covers audience understanding, story types, crafting, translating to video, and editing. Suitable for all levels.

• Skillshare
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Filmmaking Basics: Master Camera Settings, Framing, Lighting, Audio & more

Master the basics of filmmaking, including camera settings, framing, lighting, and audio in this 1-2 hour online course. Ideal for aspiring videographers and video producers.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Short Films: Tell Stories with Stop-Motion

Learn to create engaging 1-6 second stop-motion films with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker PES. Ideal for artists, filmmakers, and marketers. 1-2 hours workload.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Video Production - The Complete Filmmaking Course

Master video production techniques with this comprehensive course. Learn to create professional videos using any camera, improve your skills, boost views, and even monetize your content.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Film Sales and Distribution Masterclass | Filmmaking Series

203 ratings at Udemy

Making a feature film is now easier than ever. Learn how to make a living as a full-time filmmaker.

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Storyboarding for Film: Illustrating Scripts and Stories

Learn the art of storyboarding for films, covering cinematography, camera angles, and script illustration. A 1-2 hour course suitable for all skill levels.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Edit Entire Feature Film By Yourself

140 ratings at Udemy

Learn to edit a feature film from raw footage to final master with limited resources in this comprehensive course. Gain insights into organizing, editing, grading, sound work, and rendering.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making a Short Film

Olaf is a do-it-yourself filmmaker with over two-decade experience. In this class, I'll share all the tools that I've learned by completing twelve feature films. We'll discuss Production, Cinematography, and Directing before hitting the post-production p…

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Make A Feature Film On A Tiny Budget

102 ratings at Udemy

Learn to create high-quality films on a budget, covering script writing, casting, shooting, editing, and distribution in a 2-hour course. Suitable for all skill levels.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Micro-Budget Filmmaking: Screenwriting

Learn to develop your creative vision and write a screenplay for micro-budget productions with award-winning filmmaker Dustin Curtis Murphy. Ideal for beginners and intermediates.

• Skillshare
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

From Photographer to Filmmaker: All You Need to Know in 16 Min

Transition from photography to filmmaking in less than an hour with this course. Learn about camera differences, visual storytelling, and audio recording essentials.

• Skillshare
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

DSLR Video Production - Start Shooting Better Video Today

Master DSLR videography with this comprehensive online course. Learn camera operation, manual shooting, stabilization, composition, lighting, audio recording, and video editing. Boost your freelancing income with this highly desirable skill.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Green Screens and Virtual Sets

90 ratings at Udemy

Learn professional streaming techniques, including the use of green screens and virtual sets, to enhance your on-camera presence. Ideal for various industries.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Guerrilla Filmmaking: Learn How to Make a Short Film

86 ratings at Udemy

Real World Video & Film School. Learn how to make & market your short film & video production from filmmaking pros!

• Udemy
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How To Make Dope Low Budget Films

This class is step-by-step guide to creating cost-effective narrative films. Taught by award-winning filmmaker and film educator Julian Klepper. It covers everything from writing on a budget to casting, hiring a crew, shooting the film, and editing.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available