Filmmaking Courses and Certifications

(Oxford Diploma) Scriptwriting : 16 hours; 16 screenplays!

61 ratings at Udemy

Learn practical scriptwriting with Oxford Diploma's 16-hour course. Write 16 screenplays in 16 days, with real-time prompts and discussions. Ideal for beginners.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Filmmaking Techniques: Camera Settings for Storytelling

Learn essential filmmaking techniques and camera settings to enhance storytelling. Gain practical skills from a 10-year industry veteran. Suitable for beginners. 1-2 hours.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Minimalist DSLR Filmmaking Guide: How to Film in 20 Min

Master DSLR filmmaking in under an hour with this concise guide. Learn to set up your camera, film, and record high-quality sound. Perfect for beginners.

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

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING - THE BASIC RULES OF INTERVIEWING PEOPLE

Learn the art of interviewing for documentaries in under an hour. Master techniques to make subjects comfortable and extract compelling narratives.

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

Video Lighting for Beginners : A Complete Guide to Lighting

39 ratings at Udemy

Master video lighting techniques for YouTube, commercials, interviews, and movies in this 1-2 hour course. Learn to identify light types, diffuse and block light, set up light stands, and more.

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

Video Production: From A BEGINNER To Video Expert Filmmaker Today

Learn the basics of video production, from choosing the right camera to editing techniques, in this under 1-hour course designed for beginners and aspiring filmmakers.

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

Vlog Filming Basics! Film, Edit, Post, Marketing your video

How to Vlog like a Pro in 2019. Join filmmaker Evangelos Anagnostou (@evangelosanag) as he analyses the process of creating a compelling vlog. From the filming part until the publishing and marketing part, optimize your video for Instagram Stories.

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

Documentary Filmmaking: Write, Film and Edit A Short Documentary

Learn documentary filmmaking from a seasoned director. Create a 1-3 minute short film, understand the fundamentals, develop your style, and receive production tips. Requires 2-3 hours.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Filmmaking for Fun: Creating a Short Cooking Film

Learn to create short, cinematic cooking films with filmmaker Ben Rountree. Master lighting, composition, creative choices, and editing in under an hour. Suitable for beginners and intermediates.

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

Filmmaking with Unreal and Quixel Megascans

Learn real-time rendering for filmmaking using Unreal and Quixel Megascans. Master animation export, material setup, lighting basics, and more in just 1-2 hours.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

iPhone Filmmaking - How to make cinematic films

Learn to create cinematic films using your iPhone, covering the full process from filming to editing, including framing, color grading, and creating transitions. 2-3 hours of material.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Complete Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass

9 ratings at Udemy

From Concept to a Finished Feature Film in 4 Months Using Proven Filmmaking Techniques Used by Award-Winning Filmmakers.

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

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

Learn documentary filmmaking from Ken Burns, covering topics from story selection to editing, with a focus on creating compelling narratives. 4-5 hours of material.

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