Filmmaking classes online, taught live by working filmmakers
Live filmmaking classes on Masterclass.tv are broadcasts where working filmmakers teach directing, cinematography, editing or sound, show their process on screen and answer questions on air. A ticket includes the live seat, the on air Q&A, the replay forever, a materials pack and a certificate of attendance.
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Live Film classes
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Teach Film? Publish a live class with tickets, the room, Q&A and the replay in one link, and keep 75 percent of every ticket.
Filmmaking mixes craft and judgment, and the judgment is the hard part to learn from a recording. In a live filmmaking class the host breaks down a scene, shows an edit timeline or explains a lighting setup, and you can ask how it applies to your own project. Questions go into a queue, the most upvoted rise to the top, and the host answers them on air.
Classes cover directing, cinematography and lighting, editing, color, sound and shooting video for brands and social channels. Each class page lists the level and any software used. Shot lists, project files and reference frames go into the materials pack. Check the filmmaking class schedule for upcoming sessions. Start times appear in your own time zone, and reminder emails arrive 24 hours and 15 minutes before each class begins.
Tickets are set by the filmmaker teaching, usually 29 to 149 USD. All Access gives you a seat in every class marked "Included in All Access" and the included replays. Filmmakers who teach can stream from the browser studio or their own streaming app, see teach filmmaking live. Filmmakers keep 75 percent of every ticket, get paid out after the class and keep the full attendee list for their next release or workshop.
What you learn live
- Directing actors and scenes
- Cinematography and lighting
- Editing for story and pace
- Color grading basics
- Sound recording and mixing
- Video for brands and social
Who these classes are for
- Independent filmmakers
- Video creators and editors
- Marketing teams producing video
- Film students
Live Film classes or a recorded course
| Live class | Recorded course | |
|---|---|---|
| Your footage and project | Ask about it on air | General examples only |
| Seeing the process | Timelines and setups shown live | Often only the finished scene |
| Shot lists and project files | Shared in the materials pack | Varies by course |
Questions about live Film classes
Can you learn filmmaking online?
You can learn a large part of it online, especially editing, color, sound and planning. Live classes help with the judgment calls because you can ask the filmmaker directly.
Do I need professional gear for filmmaking classes?
No. Many classes work with a phone or entry level camera. Each class page states what the session assumes.
Are editing classes included in this category?
Yes. Editing and color classes are part of Film. Each class page lists the editing software used.
Can I watch the filmmaking class later?
Yes. Every ticket includes the replay forever, plus the materials pack with shot lists or project files the host shares.
Is there a certificate for filmmaking classes?
Yes. You get a certificate of attendance after watching at least half of the class, live or replay, with a public verification page.
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