Learn Cinematography Online at NYFA
NYFA’s online cinematography workshops provide aspiring cinematographers with the opportunity to participate in live, immersive programs. In these programs, students will gain an introduction to techniques in lighting, composition, color theory, film, digital techniques, and camera movement and create their own original content. No prerequisites or prior experience is required to attend.
Online Cinematography Workshops
To accommodate all schedules, NYFA offers both online full-time and part-time workshops. Beginners will gain foundational cinematography skills and knowledge and more advanced students will have the opportunity to refine their craft. To learn more, request information from our admissions team.
This part-time, evening workshop runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 PM EST – 9:30 PM EST. The course will meet three nights a week in the last two weeks. Students complete projects such as a Continuity, Composition, and Montage film.
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This full-time, online workshop runs from Monday through Friday. All classes for this workshop are scheduled for full-time hours. Students complete projects such as a Continuity, Composition, and Montage film.
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Dates and Tuition
Online Cinematography workshop tuition is generally $2,000 – $2,500 USD per workshop. Check the tuition page for the most up-to-date tuition information. The dates page for upcoming dates. Connect with Admissions with any questions about these immersive workshops. {contact info link}.
Equipment and
Technical Requirements
To attend our online cinematography workshops, students must have a reliable computer, external hard drive, strong internet connection, the free version of Davinci Resolve 16 Lite, and a quiet place to work. Students must provide their own digital camera for the program, cellphone with a strong camera will suffice. If a phone camera is used, we suggest, but not require, apps like Filmic Pro to be able to control manually the functions of the video camera of the phone.
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.