Posts tagged digital filmmaking
Practical Make Up Effects For Any Budget

As we approach 2020, it is no surprise digital effects have their place in the independent film industry but what about make-up? In our opinion, not only does practical sfx makeup often looks more “real” but is also more cost effective on most indie film sets. Today, we’re sharing some photos from our Intro to SFX workshop, where students used both DIY tricks and professional grade makeup to achieve their looks. This 12-hour weekend workshop is designed to give students an in-depth introduction to special effects makeup with direct guidance and feedback from professional MUA Jennifer Cunningham

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How to Make Your Film Look More Cinematic On A Budget

Lighting has come to be an important component of cinema's visual design. It is widely recognized that in film, as elsewhere, it can create a substantial emotional impact. Film lighting plays a key role in the storytelling process but shooting projects on a budget can mean limitations on your gear. So how can you maintain a “cinematic” look without a truck full of lighting equipment?

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5 Classes You Can Save On Now

From artists and scientists to entrepreneurs and companies - digital media & video is everywhere and its creators are vast across the globe. And that’s not all ~ did you know creativity of any kind can boost cognitive functions and hone problem-solving and thinking skills? Here, we share 10 such classes—tackling topics from film production, post-production, and creative software training to embrace and enhance your creativity.

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Invest In Your Creative Future Now

Real talk: Investing your creative future can be a challenging endeavor. However, Austin School of Film wants to make the process as accessible to all people as possible. So, here’s a nudge from us to you to get the skills you need to complete your projects, reach your goals, learn new skills, and in short: follow your creative dreams.

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Upgrade Your Skills In A Weekend 

Sometimes you need to enhance what you already know to leap to that next step in your creative career and sometimes in order to grow your toolbox; you should consider stepping out of your comfort zone to learn a new skill.  The rewards of taking a workshop are numerous. You may be giving up a weekend to hit the classroom but let’s be real: when investing in your future, the pool can come later. 

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Learn DaVinci Resolve Color Correction With Certified Pro Corey Kline

Austin School of Film has partnered with Black Magic Design to teach certified classes in DaVinci Resolve! Earlier this year, Austin School of Film made a formal (exciting) announcement on becoming a Certified Training Partner with Resolve. Intro and DaVinci Resolve Color Correction is now a part of our video and audio post production offerings and we couldn’t be more excited to train the community on this amazing and powerful editing software. We are the ONLY Certified Training Partner in Texas currently that is open to the community.

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5 Classes We're Excited About This Fall

We hope you’re having a blast this summer where ever you may be and if you’re already registered for classes at Austin School of Film, we can’t wait to welcome you to our creative hub! Fall will be here before you know and here are some classes we’re so excited about!

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