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CERTIFICATE
COURSES ONLINE
 The online certificate program is
for people who want to document their studies. To receive a certificate you
must (1) complete an online course, (2) take a
written exam, and (3) provide a sample of your
work. Exams are administered via email. They are
made up of short, open-book style essay
questions. Work samples can be mailed or streamed
over the Internet, depending on their nature
(screenplays and production boards must be mailed;
movies can be streamed).
Certificate students have three
months access to online lessons. There is no time
limit on the other requirements, so you can take
the test and provide a work sample any time after
the course ends. The test is accessed directly
from the website. When all the
requirements are met, you will receive a certificate from the New York
Alternative Film School.
Like the standard
program, the certificate program features self-study style courses. They are
broad in scope and well written, but you must invest the time to learn. The
cost is $125 to cover exam grading and project review. The
Certificate in Filmmaking, which covers all production areas, is $250.
Certificate courses are only available as
an upgrade. In other words, you must be enrolled in the standard course first.
Enrollment is limited.
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Certificate in Filmmaking (complete
program)
This is the certificate
version of our Complete Film Program. It covers all the vital areas
of moviemaking, from script to screen, including film, video, and digital
media. Create your own learning timetable with access to all online courses
for 2 years. See individual courses for descriptions.
Note: only available as an upgrade.
$250 (2 years access)
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C1 |
Certificate in
Screenwriting
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.
Note: only available as an upgrade.
$125 (3 months access)
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C2 |
Certificate in
Directing
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. Note: only available as an
upgrade.
$125 (3 months access)
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Certificate in
Cinematography
This comprehensive course is designed for micro-budget moviemakers who
realize that there is more to cinematography than point and shoot
equipment. Covers film, video, and digital media. Topics
include: characteristics of the visual image, types of lighting,
lighting setups, contrast, exposure, lighting equipment, working with
windows, fluorescents, sunlight, shade, sunset, overcast, night, lighting
for movement, group shots, car interiors, and tricks of the trade. Note:
only available as an upgrade.
$125 (3 months access)
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Certificate in Sound
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, one of the telltale signs of low budget movies 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.
Note: only available as an upgrade.
$125 (3 months access)
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C5 |
Certificate in
Editing
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. Note: only available as an upgrade.
$125 (3 months access)
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Certificate in
Producing
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: 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. Note: only available as an
upgrade.
$125 (3 months access)
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Enrollments
are processed manually, so please allow one business day for your
password.
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