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5 Ways to Learn Filmmaking Faster

Jordy Vandeput 58K views

Learn filmmaking the fastest way with these 5 tips and tricks for starters. Start with the basics of camera, lighting, cinematography and more.

Online Film School

I've been to film school (LUCA Brussels), but looking back on my experience I wouldn't recommend it. I'm can't speak for other film schools of course, but the one I went to was disappointing. I was taught a lot of theory which in the real world has no use.

If you want to learn filmmaking; I think that there are better options available online. Whether these are YouTube tutorials or premium courses. Everything you need to know is on the web!

The Film School Roadmap

If you're going to learn filmmaking by yourself, it's recommended to plan your journey ahead. Setup targets and deadlines.

How to Practice Filmmaking

I think it's pretty obvious that you need to practice a lot to learn a new skill. But I also know how hard it can be to know what to practice for. Like with anything, take it step by step. Focus on camera techniques first before you get into lighting or audio.

You'll feel less overwhelmed and more accomplished after you finish each new competence.

Filmmaking is a very broad skill. It's okay not to know everything. Once you understand the basics, you'll most likely specialize in one of the skills. For me (Jordy) that was cinematography. Yannick and Lorenzo are focusing more on VFX. And Timo, he loves to shoot and edit!

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Jordy Vandeput

Founder of Cinecom · 2.75M+ subscribers on YouTube

Jordy Vandeput is a Belgian filmmaker who has taught practical filmmaking to millions through Cinecom. He breaks professional techniques down into clear, repeatable steps you can use on your very next project.

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Coal Black 4 years ago

Okay so I'm in South Africa, and here filmmaking is underrated, meaning even the schools here are whack, thank you guys I learned a lot for the past 4 years, glad I bumped into this channel those years ago

gabriel BIGGIE 5 years ago

you guys made me somebody in film-making here in Africa, Rwanda . i appreciate "like always stay creative"

Abiskar Neupane 5 years ago

Thanks Cinecom.net ! Love❤ from Nepal🇳🇵

nur 5 years ago

thanks guys

Juan 5 years ago

Thank you guys! This is great 👌👌

Prince Blessed 5 years ago

Thank you cinecom.net All the way from Nigeria My film making experience has gotten ALOT! better since I started following you guys up.. Thanks alot. God bless

Musa Muhammad Salim 5 years ago

From Nigeria too, these guys have shaped a huge part of my filmmaking journey too. Thanks guys, God bless!

Carl 5 years ago

didn't receive the PDF roadmap, please see it to me, thanks!

Joseph 3 years ago

Check your spam box

Carl 5 years ago

i didnt receive the PDF, please send it to me, thanks!

Marlon M 5 years ago

Got a lot of useful tips in Video editing from your Youtube channel and I am now taking your after effects essential in skillshare. Dream of becoming as good as Jordy when it comes to editing. Thanks, Cinecom!

Manuel 5 years ago

Thanks =)

WASIM SHAIKH 5 years ago

Thank cinecom

Sagun darai 5 years ago

Can you mail me the pdf

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