Want to learn filmmaking from Werner Herzog?
When the legendary director Werner Herzog was 19, he stole a camera and made his first movie. 70 films and 50 awards later, Werner is teaching documentary and feature filmmaking. You’ll learn storytelling, cinematography, locations, self-financing, documentary interview techniques, and how to bring your ideas to life.
Werner Herzog claims that with his Masterclass, his students can learn the essentials of the art in two weeks. He talks about wannabe directors who shoot hundreds of hours of footage for later editing, warning them that film-makers “are not garbage collectors”.
Herzog’s masterclass provides five hours of content. Students hoping for an insight into the art of storyboarding may, however, find themselves disappointed, as the Berlin film festival winner dismisses such methods as “an instrument of the cowards”.
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Learn writing for television from Shonda Rhimes
When Shonda Rhimes pitched Grey’s Anatomy she was so nervous she had to start over, twice. Since then Shonda has created and produced television’s biggest hits. In this class, Shonda teaches you how to create compelling characters, write a pilot, pitch your idea, be a showrunner, and build your career. You’ll also get her pilot scripts, pitch notes, and story bibles. Welcome to Shondaland.
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Learn screenwriting from Aaron Sorkin:
Aaron Sorkin wrote his first movie on cocktail napkins. Those napkins turned into A Few Good Men, starring Jack Nicholson. Now, the Academy Award winning writer of The West Wing and The Social Network is teaching screenwriting. You’ll learn his rules of storytelling, dialogue, character development, and what makes a script actually sell. By the end, you’ll write unforgettable screenplays.
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Learn acting from Dustin Hoffman:
Dustin Hoffman believes that every great character is already inside you—the hard part is learning to access them. In his first ever online class, the two-time Academy Award winning star of The Graduate, Tootsie, and Rain Man teaches you everything he’s learned during his 50 year acting career.
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Learn comedy from Steve Martin:
One of Steve’s first gigs was at the drive-in movies. When the audience liked a joke, they honked. In this class, Steve shares insights from performing for cars and humans over a 50-year career spanning sold-out arenas and blockbuster films. Learn how to find your voice, gather material, develop an act, and take your comedy to the next level.
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Learn film scoring from Hans Zimmer:
Hans Zimmer didn’t see a film until he was 12 years old. Since then, he’s scored over 150 films, including Inception, The Lion King, and The Dark Knight. In his MasterClass, the self-taught Academy Award winner teaches how he creates sounds from nothing, composes compelling character themes, and scores a movie before ever seeing it. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to tell your story.
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What is MasterClass?
MasterClass was created to give anyone the ability to gain the wisdom and knowledge of the world’s best creators. The education platform offers affordable, engaging and inspirational online courses curated by world class instructors.
Through the MasterClass platform, instructors create engaging online classes with interactive assignments, course materials, student community and Q&A that creates a uniquely powerful educational experience. All classes are available online for individual purchase for $90 each.
What’s the format of a class?
We design the curriculum for each MasterClass with the instructor, so every class is unique. However, all MasterClasses include extensive pre-recorded video content, a class workbook, interactive assignments, and community activities.
Once you purchase the class, you can access the videos at any time. The video can be paused, fast-forwarded, and re-watched as many times as you’d like.
Students are also invited to use the class discussions below each video to share their thoughts, upload their work, and provide feedback on other student’s work.
How long is each class?
Each course consists of 2-5+ hours of video content. You can take the class at your own pace, so the number of weeks it takes to complete the course will vary. Specific class information can be found by selecting a class.
Do I have to complete the class within a specific time frame?
No. You can take the class at your own pace! Once you purchase your class, you have lifetime access to all of the content.
If you’re interested, the workbook provides a recommended pace for the class.
What does the $90 enrollment fee include?
Once you purchase the class, you have access to the following:
- Unlimited, lifetime access to every chapter in your course
- A downloadable workbook with chapter recaps, important takeaways, and exercises
- Membership to our active community of engaged students (upload your own work, or provide feedback on a peer’s!)
- Access to any answers your instructor provides to any students’ work
Class-specific tools to help you practice your craft (e.g., Christina Aguilera’s class features a range finder that allows you to determine your full vocal range)