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Filmmaking
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Ready to master filmmaking and videography? This section contains everything you need to achieve high-quality results, from essential terminology and equipment to tried-and-tested techniques.
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.
Cameras, lenses, stabilisation, lighting, frame rates, colour temperature – all of this and more is included in this comprehensive introduction to filmmaking.
We’ll look at real estate videos, digital billboards, short film and documentary production, TV commercials, influencer-style content, brand and company videos – we’ll even work with drones!
Excited to call ‘Action!’ on your filmmaking journey? Press play and let’s get started.
Introduction to Filmmaking
Introduction to Filmmaking
Everything you need to get started
- 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.
You'll cover:
- 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 (new classes coming soon)
Explore different methods and styles of filmmaking as you put your learning into practice.
You'll cover:
- Real estate filmmaking
- Aerial and drone filmmaking
- Corporate interviews
- Brand stings
- Social media and influencer videos
- Digital billboards
'Coming Soon' classes are currently in production and due for release from autumn 2022.
Advanced Filmmaking
Coming Spring 2023
These classes show you how to take your filmmaking and videography to the very top level.
You'll cover:
- Making the Manfrotto Air-55 Commercial
- High-end TV commercials
- Phantom Flex Super Slow Motion
- Motion control
- And more....
These classes are currently in production and scheduled for release in spring 2023.
Video Editing and Post-Production
Coming Spring 2023
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.
In these classes, you'll cover every aspect of that process, mastering the skills you need to ensure your videos and films look, sound and feel fantastic.
You'll cover:
- Video editing
- Colour grading and effects
- Graphics, titles and animation
- Computers, drives and hardware
- Retouching
- And more...
These classes are currently in production and scheduled for release in spring 2023.
Stay tuned! Brand-new Video Editing And Post Production classes coming soon.
Documentaries and Short Films
Coming Spring 2023
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 and scheduled for release in spring 2023.
Professional Filmmakers
Advice and insight from top professionals
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.
Conversations with Jonathan Knowles: Shooting Video as a Stills Photographer
Conversations With David Lund: The Path to Becoming a Pro
Conversations With Barry Makariou: Photography Book Review
Interview With Product Photographer Jonathan Knowles
Interview With Product and Liquid Photographer David Lund
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.
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.
Benjamin Thoume
Ben T is head of video production here at Karl Taylor 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.
Personalised support
To help you make the most of our classes, we’ve made it easy to get in touch. Whether you have general photography questions or queries relating to specific classes, our knowledgeable team is here to help you achieve your goals.