Film Classes in NYC, New York

Learning digital video production is vital for independent filmmakers and for anyone interested in harnessing the power of media. Camera Fundamentals is accessible and easy-to-learn, teaching you basic concepts and technical skills applicable to any camera.  In this classic DCTV Workshop, use an HD video camera to learn about focus,...

A 12 week filmmaking workshop for any actor who has ever had an idea, an iPhone, and wants to learn how to create their own film. In this crash course, actors will create their own content by learning how to write, act, direct, and produce their own work. Students will learn the basics of screenwriting, setting up shots, sound, lighting,...

Designed for those seeking an extensive introduction to the world of digital production, this comprehensive hands-on workshop combines content from our Camera, Lighting and Audio Fundamentals workshops, and goes one step further with a session on pre-production and full-day to practice shooting. Capture Manhattan at 24 frames...

Important: This course is for New Students only. For Returning Students, please proceed to this course. Only New Students can avail of these promotional prices. Clients cannot purchase a 2nd 3-Part class for $99. We will not be able to warrant promotional price purchases for returning students. This is an on-camera class that stresses acting for...

Get that 35mm film look with these ever-popular still cameras that shoot HD video, complete with stellar image quality, adjustable frame rates and customizable manual settings. Compare the full frame Canon 5D with the crop frame 7D, practice dual system audio, and take your creativity to new heights with Canon EF/EF-S mount lenses. Get ready to use...

Charlie Chaplin’s timeless 1936 masterpiece, Modern Times (89 min), marks his final outing as the Little Tramp, this time starring as an inept factory worker caught in the cogs and gears of modern industrialization.  From factory floor to hospital to prison, Chaplin dexterously delivers sly commentary on the brutality of work and...

This workshop is ideal for actors, writers or corporate people who want to get creative. The Material covered will include how to develop a point of view, learning the visual language of cinema and the technical tools and craft it takes to direct a film.  We will look at film clips and analyze material in addition to covering 180-degree rule...

One must look behind in order to look ahead. In this new workshop, deepen your understanding of the documentary craft by gaining a greater context of its evolution. By watching and discussing pivotal work, learn about various pioneers that pushed and shaped the documentary genre into what it is today. See its influence on contemporary filmmakers and...

Producing starts with an idea. The Introduction to Producing seminar is for individuals interested in the role of Producer and who would like to learn the fundamentals relating to the responsibilities involved in the production, distribution and exhibition of created content.  Building the creative team, script development, research, finance,...

This class has been created with the focus on an Independent Feature Film Post Production and how to succeed in the industry that demands better image quality at faster turnaround times than ever before. The course covers how to best setup grading theatre as well as the best practices for dealing with the client, delivery and conform. We share some...

In this Digital Cinematography, see the big picture of camera work and what you can do as a DP to best achieve the aesthetic goals of your project. Using the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro, experiment with framing and composition, lenses and depth of field, and advanced manual image control techniques. What works best with the conditions and style you...

This 6-week class is for students who have completed Beginner I and II at the Barrow Group to want to apply what they’ve learned to on-camera work. Students will work with The Barrow Group tools on monologues and scenes in front of the camera and watch playback each session. This class helps prepare students for professional level Film/TV...

Students will learn to explore the fundamentals of the craft and introduction to the Barrow Group approach. This class highlights quick and powerful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. No experience necessary. Students will work on ensemble building games, script analysis, monologues, and scene study.

How can you assemble footage in a way that your audience will understand and respond to? Where do you start a cut, and where should a clip end? Whether you’re new to editing or have been at it for a while, you might not know certain lingo or the reasons why some edits work to achieve your narrative objective while others fall short.  Editing...

Is it okay to show incidental logos in my film? If music is playing in the background of a scene, does it need to be licensed? Does my personal release form cover everything? Documentary filmmakers incur many legal questions while developing their project, and rightfully so. This workshop guides filmmakers through an introduction to common legal issues...