New Expansion Lessons

Learn the step-by-step process of writing a script from top Hollywood writers. You will learn how to develop a marketable idea, create dynamic characters, unlock story structure, target your rewrites, and finally learn how to market your script.

Unlock the full potential of your camera with of the most thorough and complete cinematography courses available. Whatever camera type you’re using – whether it’s a DSLR or Arri Alexa, learn cinematic techniques and produce professional results.

Make your videos more cinematic and attract bigger clients. In the FilmSkills Cinematic Lighting Master Course, Emmy-winning cinematographer teaches you how to get the most out of your gear, professional Hollywood lighting techniques, and real-world demos to help you light common scenes.

Join Steven Spielberg and James Cameron’s producers and assistant director team as they teach you the business of filmmaking. In the first section, learn how to build a business plan, develop a budget, raise money, and schedule the production. Then join the Paramount Pictures marketing team to learn how to market and sell your production, succeed at film festivals, and attract distributors.

Learn the art of directing actors, rehearsal techniques, blocking the camera, planning your coverage, developing a visual story, storyboards, shotlists, and much more . Over a dozen Hollywood directors take you on set to teach you the techniques they use on TV shows and movies you watch every day.

Learn the entire process from editing dialogue and ADR to creating realistic Foley sounds. Learn how to work with a composer and license music, and finally how to mix everything together. Learn the techniques and process of making perfect audio in post.

Learn how to shape a convincing world around your characters, how to build a flat, advanced set design and construction techniques. Learn the skills to break down a script and design and dress a story-centric set, and the roles of the art department.

Improve the safety on set, reduce the risk of accidents, and protect yourself from liability. The FilmSkills Safety Training Course adapts the OSHA and California Safety Pass program for students, independent, non-union, and union crew persons.

Learn how to start your career as a full time filmmaker! Over 100 A-list Hollywood filmmakers reveal how to break into the business and make a living as a professional filmmaker. This course is a must if you want to work in the entertainment business.

Learn the entire process of making a documentary, how to find the story, the right gear to choose, advanced interview techniques, choosing the right locations, how to shoot effective B-roll, and finally how to build a well-paced, engaging story in the editing room.

Learn how to properly shoot your footage on set, when to cut from one shot to the next, shot selection, how to create the emotion, data management workflows, building the assembly cut, rough cut, fine cut, online process, and color grading.