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The traditional journalist’s role is changing. This course is a 2 day intensive program, designed to give print & radio journalists the skills of the Producer/Shooter role and the confidence & understanding to file stories for online and broadcast outlets. Tutors Mike Munro (60 Minutes, A Current Affair, Sunday Night) and veteran Cinematographer Gareth Tillson will lead the class, drawing on their decades of experience in print & TV to get the students prepared for their new media c... [More]

What is good cinematography and how is it achieved? This two day course, led by two time AFI Award winner Ellery Ryan (I Love You Too, Van Diemen’s Land, The Rage in Placid Lake) is designed to investigate the theory and practice of visual storytelling. Pretty pictures and standout shots are not enough; Cinematographers must take a written text and use technical and interpretative skills to help a director convert that text into an engaging visual story. Topics will include: What ma... [More]

The aim of the course is to teach basic lighting skills in cinematography and how they apply to the visualization of a story or concept. Topics covered include: -Natural light and artificial light colour temperature -Direct/bounce light, Soft/hard light -The use of Anti fill, cutters, diffusion gels -Types of film lights and camera filters and basic lighting equipment packages for use on location -Lighting continuity -Lighting the face -Contrast ratios -Dealing with reflections -On ... [More]

Have you always wanted to learn more about filmmaking, but just haven’t yet had the time, or the opportunity? In this intense, five-day workshop from Australia’s premier film school, you will be on a fast track to learning about all aspects of filmmaking – from concept and script through to shooting and editing a short film. Using our state-of-the-art studios and equipment you will get hands-on experience working with a small team, filming professional actors with a script devised b... [More]

Please note day/date change for May course Want to shoot HD video on your Canon 5D? Let an expert show you how to make the most of your DSLR and open up the world of the moving image. This introductory course for new filmmakers, photography enthusiasts & existing filmmakers who would like to get their hands on the camera, will familiarise participants with shooting HD on the Canon 5D Mark II. Through practical exercises this hands on course will examine the camera’s imaging capabili... [More]

This course is an introduction to managing data from file-based cameras in an on-set environment. Working in the AFTRS Studio, participants will get an overview of all types of data from file-based cameras including P2, SXS, Red, DSLRs, GoPro etc, and how to prepare for and manage this data confidently and responsibly in a high pressure on-set environment. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of data as a ‘digital negative’ and feel confident about working with digital da... [More]

Two days in the classroom & two days in the water! The Underwater Cinematographer is required in every area of film & television production, and in Australia they are in especially high demand. Expand your CV and begin your new career in underwater cinematography with this one of a kind four day course led by industry veteran Jon Shaw (ACS Full Member) who will guide the students through the best, most efficient and safest way to master the art of shooting underwater. In the classro... [More]

Ideally suited to those who have limited camera and sound recording experience, this course will introduce participants to techniques and practical skills that will enable them to get high quality images and sound for documentary and drama – with an eye to great storytelling, the goal of all good filmmaking. Led by a leading cinematographer, the workshop will cover how to ensure optimum picture and sound quality, scene coverage and how to tell a story with a compelling series of sho... [More]

The course will explore the basics of colour correcting and grading using the Apple Color application in Final Cut Studio. It is a hands-on workshop that encompasses both demonstrations and practical exercises in colour correcting and colour effects. The course will cover colour theory, basic grading, using the auto balance tool, grading with colour balance controls, grading with curves, grade management, duplicating grades, applying grades to groups and the pathway to red workflows... [More]

Music videos have evolved to become a rich source of visual expression, filmmaking technique and marketing nous. This two day workshop will take participants through all stages of production, from ideation to completion. Participants will learn to recognise the role of the music video as both a marketing tool and as an opportunity to flex their artistic capabilities. By the end of this course participants will have an understanding of : Writing and pitching a treatment Getting your ... [More]