Breadcrumb Home Film & TV Online Training Opportunities Film CION's Ultimate List of Online Training for Film Personnel CION has compiled this list of online training opportunities for film professionals. We hope that you can take advantage of these opportunities and emerge with new skills to advance your career. Jump to: Online Courses for Creatives Online Lighting Courses Lighting Designers Sharing Helpful Information Online GrandMA Training Online Camera Resources Online Audio Training Online Grip Training Online Training and Resources for Filmmaking Online Training for Visual Effects Online Training for Post Production Websites with Tools and Training Online Music Resources Educational Youtube Channels Videos and Playlists Facebook Groups with Helpful Information Subreddits with Great Information Twitch Streamers with Helpful Lighting Content Podcasts About Filmmaking General Learning Online Courses for Creatives NO Film School Take a Screenwriting Course from an NYU Professor for Free Canadore College Free Online Course Module - World Culture Through Film Future Learn NFTS - Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy. Free course. Sundance Collab - The Role of a Staff Writer on a TV Series with Charmaine DeGrate Charmaine DeGrate landed her first job as a staff writer on the sci-fi show THE 100. She explains the role of staff writer, how to handle receiving notes, what it means to produce the episodes you write, and offers some wisdom on how to successfully navigate the world of television writing. Living Your Truth As a Writer with Angelica Nwandu Screenwriter and media mogul Angelica Nwandu describes her unique path into a fulfilling creative life. Online Lighting Courses Vectorworks Spotlight Essentials Seminars Use code: MAGNUM for 100% discount on Vectorworks Training ACT Online Courses ACT Lighting is offering free online courses with promo code act4me until June 1, 2020 to help programmers during this period of social-distancing. ETC Connect Courses Temporarily free to the community ETC EOS Training and Workbooks More free training material from ETC ETC & High End Systems Study Hall ETC and High End Systems launch live events on Study Hall featuring webinars, Q&As, and round tables led by both our employee experts and our friends around the industry. Obsidian Onyx Classes ONYX & NETRON weekly online training classes ChamSys MagicQ Training Free training courses and videos High End Systems - Learn Hog 4 Two seasons of Youtube tutorials and support files available now Strand Console Training Free web-based training and webinars Chauvet Live Tech Talks Tune in at 2 pm (EST) every Thursday for a “LIVE” stream Tech Talk series hosted by CHAUVET Professional Product Managers Avixa CTS Certification Courses Online training open to all through June 12 USITT Teaching Archive Free online resource for teachers in areas of technical theatre and live entertainment Gaffer Systems 3D Modeling Free training for their 3D Modeling/Visualization software LightWright6 Free through June 1, 2020. Helps designers and electricians record and keep track of the vast amount of data needed to install and maintain a lighting installation. Capture Student Edition and Demos Great for creating small rigs that lighting designers can play with, will link with Nomad offline relatively easily. Drafty App CAD Tool with a few tutorials Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Light & Color Courses ARRI Academy’s Lighting Systems Control Goes over the basics of digital lighting control technologies Digital Cinema Society Now Streaming: DCS 2020 Cinema Technology Spotlight Series Dozens of interviews have been recorded and will be posted here and added to the 2020 Spotlight online gallery. Visit the DCS homepage throughout the week as they add to the collection to catch up on the latest cinema product and technology news. Lighting Designers Sharing Helpful Information Christian Jackson Some of the best tutorial videos you’ll find on Youtube. Plus, his photography is AMAZING! Mike Wood Love this guy. He’s been busy hosting weekly webinars and doing weekly hangouts every Wednesday at 8pm EDT on ZOOM. Online GrandMA Training MA University Intensive training for all MA products. We are working with MA Lighting to offer a limited number of readers access to the full MA University training for free. GrandMA2 Tutorial Series Youtube videos created by MA Lighting GrandMA3 Tutorial Series Youtube videos created by MA Lighting Christian Jackson’s MA2 Console Resource Great tutorials on programming a show on grandMA2 Online Camera Resources ARRI's Latest and Evergreen Online Offerings Tutorials, user stories, white papers, videos, community platform, technical information, and much much more. Arri Trinity Meet the world’s most advanced camera stabilizer. Film and Digital Times Latest edition - free PDF download Dynamic Rentals Dynamic Speakers Series Videos from webinars about camera lenses Online Audio Training HARMAN Professional University Audio, control, and networked AV certification courses JBL CBT Calculator Training Video tutorial Crown Amplifier Training Video Tutorials QSC QSYS Level 1 Always free. Great certification for an Audio Tech Dante Level 1, 2, and 3 Always free. Great certification for an Audio Tech AVID 90-day temporary licenses for students attending institutions which use AVID products (Pro-Tools, Media Composer) QLab4 Free temporary license to teachers and students. (educational email address required) Mic Pool’s QLab Cook Book Templates and clever programming guides Reaper Daw Temporary license key for versions 5 thru 6.x (valid until the end of June 2020) Shure Online Audio Institute Wired systems, wireless system, networking basics Stage Research Free access to their library of applications (SFX, ShowBuilder, RF Guru, RF Scanner) with “SUPPORTARTS” discount code Waves Soundgrid Certification Online courses Audioversity Yamaha Pro Audio Education and Training activities Rational Acoustics Webinar Series Developers of Smaart, the industry leading system measurement and acoustical analysis platform. DAS Audio Webinars Topics include EASE Focus 3 – Acoustic Prediction and System Design; DASnet – System Monitoring and Control; DASaim Workflow; Introduction to Software and Systems, Level 1; and Advanced Software and Systems, Level 2. D&b Audio Webinars The d&b team would like to create space for open conversation, to listen to technical questions and comments, exchange thoughts and ideas, and ultimately fill as many knowledge gaps as possible. You have to sign up and unfortunately, space is limited. Online Grip Training Matthews Studio Equipment Instagram account with videos on tips for grips Online Training and Resources for Filmmaking CION Crew Resources in the North Visit this page to stay up to date on opportunities for film crew members in Northern Ontario CION Resources for Film Creatives Help for creative filmmakers living and working in Northern Ontario Moviola Filmmaker Video Courses Designed to equip you for professional filmmaking as quickly as possible Web Film School Directing for At Home Streaming Tips First Mile Technologies - Streaming from Set & Remote Connectivity Brandon & Peter host a chat with Manny Rego (www.kaosvideo.ca), Francois Gauthier (ARRI Canada) and cinematographer Vinit Borrison (www.vinitborrison.com). Manny demonstrates low latency video streaming from set into collaborative meeting platforms, Francois describes remote connectivity enabling camera and lighting control, and Vinit opines on what on-set connectivity means for filmmakers moving forward. NET Critical Conversations: Collaborating in the Cloud Part 2 The View from the Director’s and Cinematographer’s Chair HPA NET is proud to partner with the American Society of Cinematographers to present the sequel to our first HPA NET Critical Conversation. A few weeks ago we dove into virtual production with the technologists responsible for the revolutionary workflow in place on the HPA Tech Retreat Supersession’s twelve-minute short film “The Lost Lederhosen”. Event recording available for viewing. Entertainment Partners - Product Videos Comprehensive library of “how to” videos and product demos, primarily about Movie Magic, Payroll, Budgeting. There is a fee for some of the services but it will be waived until May 15. Entertainment Partners - Product Videos ACTRA Toronto Health & Safety Town Hall which focused on finances, health and safety. Master Class Archive: Designing and Blocking a Scene with Lesli Linka Glatter Learn how to bring a scene from script to screen with your unique vision—the essence of film and television directing. Join DGA Award-winning and Emmy-nominated director and producer Lesli Linka Glatter (“Homeland”, “The Walking Dead”, “Mad Men”) in a live, three-hour, online Master Class as she shares her approach to creative decision-making and reveals the process of blocking and designing complex, cinematic scenes for some of television’s most beloved shows. Virtual Documentary Filmmaking Session supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation How do documentary filmmakers nurture their artistic voice and cultivate successful creative collaborations? Join Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film team for part one, where we'll discuss building your body of work as a documentary filmmaker with Cecilia Aldarondo, director of MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART, and developing productive, healthy relationships with your creative team with Jacqueline Olive, Don Bernier, and Bob Edwards from the documentary ALWAYS IN SEASON. Online Training for Visual Effects HDR and Dolby Vision Primer VFX Vimeo video from Visual Effect Society VFX Pros: Home Edition - Compositing VFXer's Inside Guide - Vimeo video from Visual Effects Society Harrison Ellenshaw on Snow White Vimeo video from Visual Effects Society Online Training for Post Production HPA Through the Frame Episode 1 - Gemini Man with Ben Gervais Technical Supervisor Ben Gervais breaks down the groundbreaking workflow used to deliver the Will Smith feature Gemini Man at 120 frames per second, Native3D, HDR, and ATMOS. From a workflow perspective, this might just be the most challenging film ever delivered and Ben was key in making this happen. Websites with Tools and Training Chauvet Lighting Insights Lighting Designers share insight into their work USITT Teaching Archive A publication of teaching resources for theatre technology Learn Stage Lighting David Henry’s site dedicated to teaching stage lighting Dante Certification Learn how to network Dante for audio and get certified – for free Lighting Trainer Posts geared towards learning lighting ARRI Master Classes Watch all Master Classes on MZed for free, and 25% discount for our certified online courses on MZed (for a limited time) Production Training Brand new peer-to-peer training website. This looks VERY promising. The Rigging World Helpful articles about rigging safety The X-Laser Website Educational content for laser work Gear it First Tutorial videos geared for the mobile entertainer, completely free. Online Lightlab Tools Lightlab and Education Tutorials Creative Conners Resource Page Free resources and training for Conners products A4I.tv Rigging Trussing Television Engineering & safety practices RF Venue Wireless training Cinematography Live Overview of DMX512 and recommended practices LightConverse Tools 2020 A new specialized 3D design program focused on stage design of all types and sizes. Free! Disguise Giving everyone 6 months FREE access to Designer software until the end of September. Doug Fleenor Design White Papers and Best Practices Actsafe Certification Live Performance Electrical Certificate Actsafe Motion Picture Safety 101 General Safety Awareness Arch Toolbox Architectural drawing standards and references LiveDesign Webinars On-demand presentations from industry leaders on a WIDE variety of topics Control Geek Online video lectures designed to be supplemental material for “Show Networks and Control Systems” presented by the author, John Huntington Crestron Technical Institute Moved several courses to online interactive classes so you may continue your pursuit of knowledge. Powersoft E-Training Courses Free webinars that focus on Powersoft products Practical Show Tech Hosting a webinar or two per day with some big names in RF Coordination and some other topics. Stellar Online Lighting Tutorials The intelligent lighting control app from ARRI Online Music Resources Caribbean Samples Team All prices have been cut down to help music makers keep making music during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beats, sample packs, drum loops, guitar, piano and bass line loops. Educational Youtube Channels Videos and Playlists Lighting Challenges From the guys at LearnStageLighting.com. A playlist of different lighting challenges and how to solve them. Blackout Lighting Console Developer of the Blackout Lighting Console App for Film/TV/Commercials. Very informative videos. DMX 101 Tutorial Great playlist with DMX tips Dance Lighting Designer Round Table A round table discussion about lighting for Dance Jennifer Tipton on Edward Hopper Theatrical lighting designer Jennifer Tipton discusses the use of light in three paintings. Jennifer Tipton working with Jerome Robbins One in a series of video interviews with people who were touched by Jerome Robbins’ life. Paule Constable on Lighting the Matthew Bourne Swan Lake Paule Constable, New Adventures Associate Artist and Lighting Designer for Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 2018/19 tour, discusses the ideas behind her designs. Al Crawford, Alvin Ailey Lighting Designer: Breaking Barriers Provides a discussion of the art of lighting design as it is relates to hybrid design TEDx-Science and Magic Illuminating the Stage with Lighting Design Learn about the hidden art of theatrical lighting design and the ways that light affects our everyday lives. The Role of Lighting In Theatre: Don Holder Mr. Holder discusses his work as a lighting designer in theatre, opera, and dance. American Theatre Wing: Lighting Design A technician, an artist, a magician… What does a Lighting Designer do in the theatre? Lex Products Cable Coiling Video Series Become an expert at coiling cable in your down time L-Acoustic Webinars A collection of their past daily webinars. Lots of great info here. FilmLight Webinars Colour Online: Colour Management in Baselight 5.3 followed by Q&A First Mile Technologies - Streaming from Set & Remote Connectivity Brandon & Peter host a chat with Manny Rego (www.kaosvideo.ca), Francois Gauthier (ARRI Canada) and cinematographer Vinit Borrison (www.vinitborrison.com). Manny demonstrates low latency video streaming from set into collaborative meeting platforms, Francois describes remote connectivity enabling camera and lighting control, and Vinit opines on what on-set connectivity means for filmmakers moving forward. Facebook Groups with Helpful Information Everything Stage Lighting Group created by the people from lightingtrainer.com Rigging Math Made Simple Post questions or comments about rigging Subreddits with Great Information /r/lightingdesign This isn’t specifically training, but there is a LOT of helpful and interesting information in this subreddit. /r/TechTheatre A community for all production designers and technicians /r/livesound Dedicated to those who work in the live sound profession /r/filmmakers Filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, editors, vfx gurus, composers, sound people, grips, electrics, and more meet to share their work, tips, tutorials, and experiences. /r/screenwriting Screenwriters, editors, amateurs, professionals and script readers assist each other and collaborate on projects. Twitch Streamers with Helpful Lighting Content Riksolo Live streaming MA2 busking showfile programming work Podcasts About Filmmaking Team Deakins The Team Deakins podcast is an ongoing conversation between acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins, his collaborator, about cinematography, the film business and whatever other questions are submitted. Lighting Talk with the Lumen Brothers Lighting designers discuss lighting education and the art of stage lighting design Lighting Nerds Design, lighting, production, technology, and sarcasm LD at Large Stage and Theatrical Lighting in the modern world General Learning Duolingo Language Learning – Highly recommended Code Academy General coding tutorials Khan Academy General Education from Preschool to College level classes Fusion 360 Tool for 3D modelling, design and manufacturing. Tutorials to follow. DaVinci Resolve Training Video editing and colour correction software. Completely free to use. Coursera Many college courses listed for free through September Ontario Film Commission Professional Development and Learning Resources A wide selection of online professional development and special interest courses that are offered by a number of industry organizations and government agencies. Other Useful Resources Resources for Northern Crew Everything to help you find your next gig, or take your skills to the next level. Resources for Film Creatives Information for creators based in Northern Ontario. COVID-19 Resources CION will update this page on a daily basis with resources, support and links to useful programs for people and organizations in the North affected by the COVID-19 crisis. CION's COVID-19 FAQ CION has put together a list of frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and the state of the film and music industries in Northern Ontario. Check back often for updates.