You can Save 25% On Every Analog Film Class This Week 
You can Save 25% On Every Analog Film Class This Week 

There is something magical about film. The way it reads light, the tones, the entire process of shooting are just so different from working with digital cameras. If your interest is piqued, we offer a variety of different types of analog film production courses from weekend workshops to evening classes and every. single. one. is offering 25% off tuition this week. Whether you’re wanting to learn the basics or diving into a full film production class, we compiled 4 REASONS why you should give shooting on film a try (in case you needed any more convincing!).

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Getting Weird with SFX Makeup
Getting Weird with SFX Makeup

Today, we’re sharing some photos from our SFX II: Monsters & Wounds advanced workshop, where students used both DIY tricks and professional grade makeup to achieve their looks & learn through project-based class assignments & exercises. Our 12-hour follow-up workshop to Intro to SFX dives deeper into monster & wound SFX make up effects and is designed to push students to create more complex special effects while working exclusively with “monster” themes & concepts.

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Practical Make Up Effects For Any Budget
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
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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