Want to bring a cinematic edge to every project you shoot? These webinars and classes, taught by experienced DPs and industry pros, dive into everything from lighting and camera techniques to visual storytelling and post-production, giving you practical skills to make your work stand out.
We wanted to highlight some of our most highly viewed Cinematography webinars and classes so far this year. These programs have helped filmmakers around the world refine their craft, enhance their visual style, and tell more compelling stories through the lens.
TOP WEBINARS:
How To Use 11 Different Camera Angles To Evoke Mood and Emotion >
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-use-11-different-camer...
Learn how to evoke mood using the proper camera angle from an Emmy-winning producer and director! And get a detailed glossary of 11 shots you need to know and the equipment you need to capture them!
The Keys to a Successful Director & Cinematographer Relationship >
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/the-keys-to-a-successful-dire...
Learn from Emmy Award winning director and cinematographer who has worked with networks including FX, Netflix, PBS, ESPN, Disney, HGTV, TLC, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Food Network, and OWN. You’ll walk away with the tools to find the right partnership and cultivate it to create a powerful experience, leading to a fantastic feature film.
How to Get Work in the Camera/ Grip/ Electrical Department on a Film or TV Show >
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-get-work-in-the-camera...
Learn directly from top key grip from Amazon's THE BOYS and Netflix's LOCKE & KEY & THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY! He will walk you through all the possible jobs within the camera, grip, and electrical fields, what skills you need to be successful, and how COVID-19 has changed the film landscape. He will also discuss the path from the camera department to other roles like cinematographer and director.
TOP CLASSES:
2-Part Class: Advanced Shot Coverage - Implementing Shot Lists and Visual Diversity for Your Film >
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/2-part-shot-coverage-class-ad...
Learn from a top Script Supervisor who's worked on CAPTAIN AMERICA and FURIOUS 7! She will dive into the intricacies and strategies of shot coverage and give you a series of tools and strategies you can use to best shoot and cover your project, no matter how involved it may be.
A Cinematographer's Guide to Making your Indie Film Look Like a Million Dollars >
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/a-cinematographers-guide-to-m...Learn from a Netflix, HBO and Showtime Cinematographer! You'll learn how to elevate the production value of your film, making it stand out in a competitive market.
How to Choose the Best Camera & Equipment for Your Film >
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-choose-the-best-camera...
Learn from the Director of Photography from Emmy-nominated STRANGER THINGS and SOUND OF FREEDOM (which grossed over $250 Million)! You will learn everything you need to know including how to choose the right camera and lenses, as well as your supporting system, lighting and post-production workflow.
As we map out our 2026 education calendar, your input is essential.
What cinematography topics should we focus on next year? Leave your suggestions in the comments—your feedback shapes our programs.
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This is fantastic!!!
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Lindsay Thompson Totally agree, these ones are great!
If you email us at edu@stage32.com with a quick note about your current project, we’d be happy to recommend webinars or classes that would be a great fit. We’ll also send you a discount code! :)
And please feel free to share here what cinematography topics you’d love to see us focus on next year.
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Thanks for that list, James Lagrimas ! There's so much to go through in the education offerings, that having someone distill it down to a specific area of interest is appreciated.
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What about a webinar, class, or lab on video game cinematography, James Lagrimas?
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Wow, that's a brill suggestion Maurice Vaughan ! I wholeheartedly second that. I wonder if cinematography for a video game crosses into transmedia?
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Cinematography is so nuanced. I'd love to see collabs with working DPs like Sam McCurdy, Sal Totino, Ernest Dickerson, or others about their processes and approaches to cinematography. I'd also love to learn more about metering/contrast ratios, EL values, etc.
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Thanks, Morgan Aitken. Great question.
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I think it would be cool to know more about using AI to come up with shot-lists and creating a 'feel' for the production. There's only so much I can think of, and figure I'm missing a lot of creative tricks. James Lagrimas , do you know of any edu in your list, or in something you might not have included, that explores the use of AI before the cameras even roll?
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For planning ahead to 2026, one additional area worth highlighting is lighting and gaffing education. We’ve seen a big increase in members wanting deeper, hands-on guidance in:
• Low-budget and indie lighting strategies
• Practical lighting setups for small spaces
• How to collaborate effectively with gaffers and key grips
• Color theory as it applies to cinematography
• Building and managing a g&e kit for short films and micro-budget features
There’s a ton of demand from filmmakers who want to bridge that gap between “I understand the theory” and “I can walk onto a set and execute with confidence,” so adding more lighting- and gaffing-focused workshops in 2026 could be hugely valuable.
I’d also love to see more education on:
• LUT creation and on-set color pipelines
• Working with virtual production and LED walls
• Documentary lighting and run-and-gun setups
• Lens selection and visual language across genres
Really excited to see what we build for next year, this corner of the craft has endless room for growth, and our community is hungry for it.