CINEMATOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS
AND
DOCUMENTARY FUNDAMENTALS
Pursue your passion for filmmaking with two online certificate courses from NYU Tisch. Both courses can be completed 100% online on your own schedule and include written feedback on your work from an NYU instructor. Take one at a time or bundle them together to maximize your potential.
CINEMATOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS
After completing Cinematography Fundamentals, you will have an understanding of the art of cinematography, including:
- Principles of visual composition for storytelling
- Creating and using storyboards for planning
- Pre-production planning and shot organization
- Fundamentals of cinematic lighting
- Lighting’s role in mood and atmosphere
- Types and uses of camera movement
- Historical evolution of camera techniques
- Basics of digital video and audio editing
- Editing sequences and refining cuts
- Intro to color correction and visual effects
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DOCUMENTARY FUNDAMENTALS
After completing Documentary Fundamentals, you will learn how to get started as a non-fiction filmmaker, including the following concepts:
- Core principles of documentary filmmaking
- Exploring different documentary genres and styles
- Developing compelling documentary ideas
- Research methods for factual storytelling
- Planning and structuring a documentary project
- Interview techniques for authentic storytelling
- Capturing vérité and observational footage
- Building narrative through editing
- Ethical considerations in documentary work
- Using archival materials and found footage
- Writing treatments and project proposals
- Managing production logistics and releases
- Sound recording and audio for documentaries
- Visual composition and cinematography basics
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Register For Both Courses
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Each course includes:
Certificate of Completion from NYU Tisch
Online video lectures on Smashcut platform
Real industry-based assignments
100% online, self-paced, and on-demand
Access on desktop, tablet, and mobile
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