Filmmaking

Filmmaking

Learn the techniques pro filmmakers use to produce their best work.

More and more photographers are embracing video to create new revenue streams. Whether you’re just getting started as a filmmaker or already working as a video pro, these classes will equip you with the expertise and understanding you need to succeed in this growing and competitive marketplace.

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Call 'Action' on your videography journey and get stuck in with our comprehensive filmmaking classes let by expert instructors. From real estate videos, digital billboards and short films to documentary production, drones and even motion control robots - we've got it covered!

Your Journey Starts Here

 Whether you're a novice with a burning passion for storytelling or a seasoned filmmaker looking to fine-tune your skills, our courses are designed to cater to your needs.

Join our community of passionate filmmakers and start your journey today. Unleash your creativity, elevate your craft, and seize the opportunity to bring your cinematic visions to life.

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Where Passion Meets Profit

In today's digital age, the demand for video content is at an all-time high, and the opportunities to turn your filmmaking passion into profit have never been more abundant. Businesses, brands, and individuals are constantly seeking compelling video content to engage, inform, and entertain their audiences.

There is no better time to expand your skillset and jump into the world of filmmaking and video production.
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Harness your passion, and advance your filmmaking career with the potential for both creative fulfillment and financial success.

Learn at your own pace

Take control of your filmmaking journey with our flexible online classes, allowing you to absorb knowledge and perfect your skills on your schedule.

Perfect the basics

Start your filmmaking adventure by mastering the fundamental techniques that form the foundation of every great project.

Kit Considerations

Explore the world of equipment and make informed decisions about the tools you need to bring your vision to life.

Lighting Techniques

Illuminate your scenes with expertise, using lighting techniques to capture the mood and atmosphere you desire.

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Aerial and Drone tips

Elevate your storytelling with tips and tricks for capturing breathtaking aerial shots using drones.

Post Production

Unleash your creativity in the editing room, transforming your raw footage into cinematic masterpieces with post-production skills.

3D Animation

Dive into the world of 3D effects and animations to add depth and visual intrigue to your filmmaking projects.

Filmmaking Workflow

Streamline your filmmaking process with a well-structured workflow, ensuring efficiency and creativity go hand in hand in every project.

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Introduction to Filmmaking
Filmmaking Methods
Advanced Filmmaking
Video Editing and Post-Production
Documentaries and Short Films
Professional Filmmakers

Introduction to Filmmaking

Everything you need to get started
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  • 9 Classes
  • 3+ Hours 
  • Level: All Levels

In this 9-class course, Karl and the team introduce you to all the essential terminology, concepts and equipment in the world of filmmaking and videography.

What you'll learn:

  • Codecs, formats and resolutions
  • Cameras, lenses and lights
  • Frame rates, shutter speeds and slow motion
  • Colour temperature, sound and stabilisation
  • And more...

Filmmaking Methods

Start capturing video like a pro
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Explore different methods and styles of filmmaking as you put your learning into practice.

What you'll learn:

  • Real estate filmmaking
  • Aerial and drone filmmaking
  • Corporate interviews
  • Brand stings
  • Social media and influencer videos
  • Digital billboards

Advanced Filmmaking

Learn Professional filmmaking techniques from the pros
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Follow Karl and the team as they join top filmmaker Barry Makariou on the set of an exciting promotional film shoot. As Barry captures incredible slo-mo footage using cutting-edge techniques and equipment, you’ll discover the tools, strategies, and collaborations involved in producing top-level videography.

What you'll learn:

  • Creating high-end promotional videos
  • Working to a client brief
  • Working with technical collaborators and talent
  • Lighting for advanced filmmaking
  • Super slo-mo and motion control

Video Editing and Post-Production

Master the post-production process
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Recording footage and sound is only part of the filmmaking process. Once you've captured your footage and audio, it's time to begin the post-production process.

What you'll learn:

  • Video editing and Retouching
  • Colour grading and effects
  • Graphics, titles and animation
  • Computers, drives and hardware
  • How to make films look, sound and feel fantastic

These classes are currently in production

Documentaries and Short Films

Advance filmmaking

Karl is currently deep into a documentary film project about his other great passion: wreck-diving.

Once this exciting project is complete, it will form the basis of a series of classes about documentary filmmaking. These will appear alongside classes related to short-film production, including:

  • The making of The Guernsey Scallop Diver

These classes are currently in production.

Professional Filmmakers

Advice and insight from top professionals
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These top-flight professionals are all photographers who have embraced and harnessed the power of video. By adding filmmaking to their creative arsenal, these visual artists have broadened the services they offer and made themselves more competitive – and successful.

Check out their stories and learn from their experiences.

What you'll learn:

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Meet Your Tutors

Karl Taylor

Karl Taylor has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Commissioned by leading global brands for his precise attention to detail and exquisite control of light, Karl is also known as an instructor who explains complex subjects clearly and effectively. Karl’s unique expertise and commitment to education has led him to work for Hasselblad Camera Company, Broncolor Lighting and Adobe, as well as to appearances on the BBC and elsewhere.
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Barry Makariou

Barry Makariou is a world-renowned liquids photographer and director with 25+ years of experience. His clients include Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Baileys, Milka, Coca-Cola, and many more. Barry loves to create immersive films using motion control, automation and slow-motion.
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Benjamin Thoume

Ben T is head of video production here at Visual Education, which means he is in charge of the filming and editing process for all of our classes and live workshops. He has a degree in media production and is passionate about filmmaking and video editing.
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Rammy Anwar

Rammy Anwar runs G6 MoCo, the UK's leading visual-engineering company specialising in rentals for high-speed motion control, tracking vehicle, and virtual production. He is a world-class visual engineer with expertise in high-speed cinema robots and emerging technology.
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Corey Rive

Corey Rive is a professional retoucher and CGI artist who has worked with Wallpaper*, Esquire, Tatler, WIRED and many other top brands and publications. Corey loves empowering other visual artists to get the best possible results out of their tools and techniques.
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