Filmmaking Courses and Certifications

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Advanced Filmmaking Techniques

14 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 Online Course

DOCUMENTAL! Nuevas tendencias, nuevos formatos / DOCUMENTARY! New Trends, New Formats

3 reviews

Explore new trends and formats in contemporary documentary film with Universidad Carlos iii de Madrid's 4-week course. Learn about innovative practices in an interactive, multi-platform environment.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

37 ratings at Coursera

Learn pre-production planning for video creation with the University of Colorado Boulder. Understand industry terminology, affordable gear, story generation, scriptwriting, and pitching in 3 weeks.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

26 ratings at Coursera

Learn the art of video post-production with Adobe Premiere in this 7-week course by the University of Colorado Boulder. Master scripting, voice overs, rough cuts, and final cuts.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process

13 ratings at Coursera

Learn the art of video production from the University of Colorado Boulder. This 7-week course covers camera operation, shot composition, lighting, sound recording, and editing.

• Coursera
• 2 days 10 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learn to Storyboard for Film or Animation

2241 ratings at Udemy

Master storyboarding techniques for film and animation with this comprehensive course. Learn to draw characters, use storyboard software, and understand animation principles. Ideal for aspiring storyboard artists.

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

Hollywood Film School: Filmmaking & TV Directing Masterclass

2011 ratings at Udemy

Learn How to Be a Working Hollywood Director, Take Your Filmmaking, Film School & Video Production to the Next Level.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Make Epic Videos for the Internet!

1615 ratings at Udemy

YouTube, Facebook, IGTV, etc. They all want one thing from you... Great Content! Let's start creating!

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

From Story to Screen: Producing a Professional Short Film

1203 ratings at Udemy

Learn to produce a professional short film from scratch with this step-by-step guide. Offered for free, this course covers story development, pre-production planning, and post-production techniques.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Documentary Filmmaking with Soul

1070 ratings at Udemy

How to Create a Modern, Cinematic, Story-Driven Documentary from Start to Finish- An Emmy Award-winning approach!

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

Filmmaking: Write, Direct and Distribute Your Feature Film

915 ratings at Udemy

Learn to write, direct, and distribute your own feature film with this comprehensive 7-hour course from Udemy. Gain insights from a veteran filmmaker and bypass film school.

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

Start Your Filmmaking Career: A Video Production Course

850 ratings at Udemy

Learn to turn your videography skills into a filmmaking business with this 3-hour course. Gain a step-by-step understanding of landing clients, developing a professional brand, and growing your business.

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

Documentary Filmmaking Step by Step - How to get it made

754 ratings at Udemy

From a 3-time Sundance alum, learn to make documentary films and videos from production to distribution on any budget

• Udemy
• 4 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Low Budget Filmmaking — Tips and Tricks for an Indie Look

Learn low-budget filmmaking tricks for an indie look with Matty Brown. Master experimental in-camera effects and creative editing in under 1 hour. Suitable for all devices.

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

iPhone Filmmaking: Create Cinematic Video With Your Phone

Learn to create cinematic videos using your iPhone in under an hour. Covers apps, gear, filming methods, and editing basics. No experience required.

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