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How to direct actors for stage and screen What separates directors like Quentin Tarantino, Stephen Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, The Coen Brothers, and Paul Thomas Anderson from others?  For one thing, they understand how to work with actors and get a great performance out of them.  Most working directors today are glorified traffic managers...

The Digital AC 201 class builds on knowledge gained from the 101 class. This class will approach the curriculum from a professional camera prep point of view. You will learn to build camera packages according to the needs of production. Issues such as aspect ratio, frame rates, monitoring scenarios, and codecs will be discussed. Once these...

This class is designed to give you a good grounding in all aspects of a professional motion picture camera. You will learn all the key components that are used to build a professional camera system and will become familiar with the functionality of all pro tripod and fluid head platforms. Camera support, form and function are discussed, as well as...

Approaching the role from a professional production point of view, this hands-on course defines the role of the 2nd AC, equipping participants with on-set tips and tricks of the trade. Participants will have the opportunity to build a complete camera system using all the gear found on set today. They will learn to interchange components quickly and...

Experiment with a variety of filmmaking strategies to bring your own stories to life! Learn about video production and post-production, camera operation, editing, directing, acting, and writing by working in a small group to create a short film. Use video cameras and edit your film in Adobe Premiere. No need to bring any supplies. Families and...

Want to expand your confidence with shooting video beyond using your phone? Learn the basics of film and video production, including shooting on a DSLR camera, lighting, sound, directing, and editing in Adobe Premiere. Create at least two short video projects over the course of the class, which could range from a narrative short film to a vlog or documentary....

Resolve Color Grading for Feature Films Masterclass with the ICA This Masterclass-level course is designed for discerning freelance or staff colorists working on Feature Films or TV Dramas as well as boutique grading facility owners and operators. This class has been created with the focus on an Independent Feature Film Post Production and how to...

Offering a fully immersive training environment, REDucation provides the on-set and post-production experience needed to feel confident when shooting with any of RED's professional cameras. This is real-world training taught by industry professionals.  REDucation is tailored for all skill levels, from students to working professionals. REDucation...

Have you ever been interested in gaining more insight into the films that you watch? Screen different assigned films between classes, and we’ll dive deep into the film, exploring topics including film history, genres, editing, and theory. Different films will be explored each term. Note that students will be assigned films that they can stream through...

During the Introduction to Digital Cinema students will have the opportunity to learn what it takes for a film to go from an idea to a final product you can watch and share with the world. We will be covering the 4 stages of production (pre-production, production, and post-production) so that students can learn and understand the roles and departments...

Actors need to know how to self-tape now more than ever. Practice your audition technique and learn the skills that set on-camera work apart from the theatrical auditioning process. A senior Piven teacher will prepare students to audition for everything from one-liners to series regular to feature film auditions. Students will learn exercises to become...

Combining classroom-based screenings with virtual visits to the Art Institute of Chicago museum, this course is designed to enhance students' ability to recognize, understand, and enjoy art and the movies.  Students will discuss works of art, the lives of the artists, and their representation in film as they analyze the formal elements of the...

Look closely at the much loved and enduring films of one of Hollywood?s greatest directors. Through screenings, introductory lectures, class discussions, and readings, students will come to appreciate the amazing details and subtle meanings in well-known works like Vertigo, Rear Window, and Psycho, as well as lesser known films such as Rope and Marnie....

This one-day, intensive workshop is designed to teach attendees the basics of the Nokia OZO, including media, workflows and best practices. This hands-on workshop will cover everything from unpacking OZO from the box, building and cabling, instructions on setting up the Creator software, and the basic workflow. Attendees will then pack up the OZO and...

Steadicam® is now a commonly used tool within the film and television industry, however it requires training and practice in order to produce good results. More than just a stabilizer, as a shooting system it is able to provide an individual style to the production often greatly desired by producers and directors. Additionally, complex moving scenes...