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Our online courses feature well written, easy to follow lessons, with plenty of examples, charts, graphs, and photos to help you understand the material. In addition, handpicked links will whisk you away to websites around the world for instant elaboration! The lessons can be printed for future study and reference. Best of all, the price is only $14.99 per course, or you can take the complete program for the discounted price of $49.99-- it's a great value! A certificate can be earned by upgrading to the certificate program.
            

W1

Screenwriting Online!
The screenplay is the only element in a movie that must stand on its own. It provides the spark for investor interest and then becomes the foundation for everything that follows. Great directing and star appeal cannot save a poor script! Consequently, it must be outstanding in every respect. Learn the secrets of creating an intriguing, marketable script.  Topics include story concept, structure, scene development, character, dialogue, exposition, set up, format, writing process, and difficulties.
$14.99 (3 months access)

                

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Directing Online!
The director is the artistic leader in the making of a movie. This course explores how professional directors translate the script to the screen and how they direct the creative energies of the cast and crew. Topics include: artistic identity, screen language, interpretation the script, translation to the screen, craft departments, set procedure, directing actors, directing the camera, and documentary filmmaking. 
$14.99 (3 months access)

                  

W3

Cinematography Online!
This comprehensive course is designed for moviemakers who realize that there is more to cinematography than point and shoot equipment. Learn the art and craft of capturing images in both film and digital video. Topics include: cameras, lighting equipment, exposure, contrast, lighting setups, working with windows, fluorescents, sunlight, shade, sunset, overcast, night, movement, groups, car shots, and tricks of the trade.
$14.99 (3 months access)

                         

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Sound Online!
Sound has the power to convey both information and mood. The best filmmakers understand its potential, but many treat it as a low priority. In fact, the telltale sign of a low budget movie is poor sound. This course teaches you the ins and outs of high quality movie sound. Topics include: uses of sound in movies, perceptual characteristics, the audio chain, tape stock, recorders, meters, microphones, signal processing, sync systems, problems of location recording, and post-production mixing.
$14.99 (3 months access)

                       

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Editing Online!
Editing is about giving structure, form, rhythm, and pace to a movie. It is a complex and highly creative craft. In fact, the editor is often called the second director. This course is really an eye opener because it pulls together all the key elements of filmmaking.  Learn what it really means to be a movie editor.  Topics include: time/space basics, cutting shots, cutting scenes, transitions, dialogue, sound, music, continuity, crossing the imaginary line, creating tension, momentum, rhythm, and pace. The course covers all aspects of film and nonlinear editing.
$14.99 (3 months access)

                        

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Producing Online!
If you have a script that you want to produce and have no prior experience, this course is for you! Learn step-by-step what it takes to get a movie made. Topics include all the key areas of producing: finance, distribution, marketing, budgeting, scheduling, cast, crew, and locations. Emphasis is on micro-budget production. Learn why the Hollywood model of production does not work for low budget moviemakers. Includes over 30 great strategies that will get your movie made for the lowest cost and highest quality possible.
$14.99 (3 months access)

                         

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Unleash Your Creativity!
Unleash your creative potential with this very special online course, designed for those of you who have difficulty coming up with ideas. If you have no problem generating ideas but don't know what to do with them, this course will also help. Dry spells? You've come to the right place! Topics include how the creative mind works, the creative process, brainstorming, developing ideas, evaluation, obstacles, and dry spells.
$5.99 (3 months access)

           

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