Cinematography Courses and Certifications

DIY Cinematography: Make Your Video Look Like a Movie

Learn cinematography from Ryan Booth, known for his work on 'The Revenant'. This 40-minute course teaches you to make videos look like films, using simple tools and natural light.

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

Learn Cinematography

5 reviews

Master cinematography techniques with this 1-2 hour online material, covering topics from the 180-degree rule to shooting cinematic sequences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

StudioBinder

The Shot List

3 reviews

Learn cinematography techniques, camera shots, angles, focus, gear, movement, lenses, frame rate, scene transitions, and editing with StudioBinder's 2-3 hour material.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Storytelling for Video

1 review

Learn video techniques & storytelling principles for creating engaging videos for viewers on YouTube & other platforms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Cinematography with Natural Light

Craft beautiful images using available light to enhance your story and awaken a sense of curiosity within the viewer

• Domestika
• 3 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learning Cinematography: 1 Narrative Fundamentals

177 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to shoot a motion picture and tell stories in a powerful way—from ASC cinematographer and professor Bill Dill. Part 1 covers narrative filmmaking techniques.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Shooting with Blackmagic Cinema Cameras

80 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to use Blackmagic Cinema Cameras—including the Pocket, Micro, and Studio Cinema Cameras—for your video productions.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

1 Person Crew Video Productions: 2 The Cinematic Look

54 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to add a more cinematic look to your video productions with very little gear and without a crew.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Short Film: 07 Cinematography

47 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to use lights and your camera to enhance a story. Explore the fundamentals of cinematography, including how to adjust exposure, frame a shot, and light your actors.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Cinematography: 3 Hands On Techniques

34 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn essential cinematography techniques from ASC cinematographer and professor Bill Dill. Part 3 covers creating a cinematic look by using tools and hands-on creative techniques.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Cinematography: 2 Working on Set

25 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn the art and craft of cinematography from ASC cinematographer and professor Bill Dill. Part 2 covers blocking actors, lighting sets, rehearsing, and shooting on a film set.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cinematic B-Roll Tutorials

10 GIMBAL Moves to Get AWESOME Footage.Make Your MAVIC AIR footage LOOK CINEMATIC FAST!.In Camera Video TRANSITIONS that are EASY.20 TIPS FOR EPIC CinematIC B ROLL.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Creating Stock Footage - Masterclass

How to SELL STOCK FOOTAGE - Beginners Guide. 8 Reasons Why You Should Be Selling Stock Footage Now. 5 Ways to MAKE MONEY as a Travel Video Creator & YouTuber.Passive Income Idea as a Creator. DJI OSMO Pocket Can MAKE YOU MONEY.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Transition Tutorials for Your Videos

In Camera Video TRANSITIONS that are EASY.10 GIMBAL Moves to Get AWESOME Footage.How to FILM a CINEMATIC SEQUENCE for your videos.SPEED RAMP Transitions in a CinEMatIC Sequence.What Is B ROLL?

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Filmmakers Guide Series

35mm | 16mm | Super 8 sample rolls in 4K. Super 8 Filmmakers Guide: Cameras and Accessories. Shooting on a 35MM movie camera | Part 1. 35mm Movie Camera Tricks & DIY Hacks. Powering a 35mm Film Camera | Shanks FX | PBS Digital Studios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course