Filmmaking Courses and Certifications

Smartphone Filmmaking

Master cinematic smartphone filming techniques using gimbals and advanced accessories for professional-quality mobile video production.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DIY Filming: Creating Pro Video with Tools You Already Own | Learn with Vimeo

Learn to create professional-looking 60-second promotional videos using just your iPhone and everyday tools. Master DIY filming techniques, storytelling, and editing to showcase your work or business effectively.

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

Learn to Film Super Smooth Video, Hyperlapses and more through Gimbal-film-making

Master gimbal filmmaking techniques for smooth videos, hyperlapses, and creative shots. Learn camera setup, advanced filming methods, and editing workflows to elevate your video production skills.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Produce Audio for Film and Video Projects

It's said that nothing ruins a good video more than poor audio. With these select courses, you can learn how to produce great audio tracks for modern film and video projects.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Become a Documentary Filmmaker

Craft compelling stories as a documentary filmmaker. Whether you've had little experience working with videos, or you're in the middle of production looking for quick camera and editing techniques, this path is the perfect companion to your filmmaking ad…

• LinkedIn Learning
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The British Film Institute

How to Make a Short Film: An Introduction to Filmmaking

Do you have a passion for film? Learn the key skills of filmmaking in this practical course from the BFI.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Cinematic Filmmaking Workshop

Learn essential filmmaking techniques to create compelling short films, from pre-production planning to directing talent and polishing your final edit with sound design and color grading.

• CreativeLive
• 6 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• $149.00

Shooting Documentary Short Films

Shooting Documentary Short Films with Griffin Hammond

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• $49.00

The Lone Wolf Filmmaker

Learn essential filmmaking techniques, from camera selection to sound recording and storytelling, empowering you to overcome doubts and complete compelling media projects with confidence and artistic vision.

• CreativeLive
• 4 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• $29.00

StudioBinder

Save the Cat

Learn to structure compelling stories using the Save the Cat beat sheet method, analyzing popular films like Interstellar, Avengers: Infinity War, and Parasite.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

StudioBinder

Motifs & Motives

Explore visual storytelling techniques through analysis of Coen Brothers, Christopher Nolan, and Alfred Hitchcock's iconic works, focusing on themes, motifs, and symbolism.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

StudioBinder

Director's Playbook

Explore advanced filmmaking techniques through in-depth analyses of iconic scenes, covering shot composition, storytelling, and directorial approaches from renowned filmmakers.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

StudioBinder

Storytelling

Explore diverse storytelling techniques in film and TV, from character development to visual motifs, with insights on writing, directing, and crafting compelling narratives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

StudioBinder

The Director's Chair

Explore the unique directing styles and creative processes of renowned filmmakers like Nolan, Tarantino, Anderson, Scorsese, Wright, and Fincher in this insightful series.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

StudioBinder

Pre-Production Process

Explore the pre-production process, including shot lists, location scouting, and influencer casting, to enhance your filmmaking skills and storytelling techniques.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video