Digital Film Academy, Manhattan:
Digital Film Academy (DFA) is a New York state-licensed school that specializes in digital filmmaking and media education. Conveniently located just one block from the world famous Times Square entertainment district in Manhattan, DFA provides the training and skills that are vital for the independent filmmaker. We provide hands-on digital filmmaking certificate programs and workshops that are taught by experienced industry professionals in a progressive, challenging, and supportive small class environment. With unlimited lab time and a membership to the facility upon graduation, DFA provides the student with the creative learning environment needed to become a truly independent filmmaker.
Digital Filmmaking Programs in NYC:
Our digital filmmaking programs and workshops are a harmonious blend of instruction, hands-on labs, review and feedback from faculty and DFA staff, and direct production experience that puts your skills to the test and makes everything you learn come together. Our instructors are both educators and working professionals in the film industry. Students have ample opportunities to work with equipment and to advance their skills by completing digital film projects. Only DFA has unlimited use of equipment and edit/computer labs during courses.
One-Year Digital Filmmaking Certificate:
This program is for students who are serious about pursuing a career in the digital film and media industry. It offers the most opportunities to write, direct, produce, shoot, and edit. It combines practical, hands-on training with the critical theory and foundation that enables beginning level film students to develop into professional filmmakers.
Students learn to produce standard and high-definition digital work and complete quality film projects in addition to camera and directing exercises throughout the program. You will learn the technical and artistic elements of film and media production, with an emphasis on storytelling. Students receive a One-Year Professional Certificate in Digital Filmmaking.
One-Year Advanced Digital Filmmaking Certificate:
This program will take your digital filmmaking skills to the next level – a professional, production level. Students learn the latest advanced techniques and industry software including cine-style shooting with a DSLR and 35mm adapter and film lenses. Filmmakers complete their own film projects from conception to screening. Students who want to perfect their directing techniques will enjoy working with actors in class and practicing rehearsal echniques, directing the actor and directing the camera.
12-Week Digital Filmmaking Workshop:
The Twelve Week Digital Filmmaking course is a hands-on, introductory course on digital film production. Students will learn the foundation elements of digital filmmaking in a practical, hands-on environment and test their skills by producing and directing their own short film, documentary, or music video project. Students work as a film crew on their classmates’ projects, gaining additional training and understanding of the key crew positions. Other DFA students and alumni are also available for crew assistance.
Classes covered in this program include: Directing; Producing; Screenwriting; Camera & Lighting; Sound Recording; Review – Production; Final Cut Pro; DVD Authoring & Compression
For further information on our digital filmmaking programs in NYC, please email us via our Contact Us page.
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