Self-Improvement

Martin Scorsese - Masterclass on Filmmaking

In his first-ever online class, the Oscar winner teaches his approach to filmmaking, from storytelling to editing to working with actors. He deconstructs films and breaks down his craft, changing how you make—and watch—movies.

by Martin Scorsese 31 files

About this course

In this 30-lesson masterclass, legendary director Martin Scorsese teaches his complete approach to filmmaking, from storytelling and directing actors to editing, sound, and music. The Oscar winner behind Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, and The Departed shares how he developed his craft and how he thinks about every element of a film. Lessons cover finding your story, working with a script, casting and directing actors, cinematography, production and costume design, editing, color, sound design, and promoting a finished film. Scorsese also deconstructs memorable scenes from classic films by directors such as Kubrick, Hitchcock, Truffaut, and Fellini, showing how their choices create meaning and emotion. The course includes 30 video lessons and a class workbook.

What you'll learn

  • Storytelling and finding your story
  • Directing and casting actors
  • Cinematography and visual style
  • Editing, color, and sound design
  • Deconstructing classic film scenes
  • Promoting a finished film

What's included

  • pdf 00 - Workbook.pdf 3.7 MB
  • video 1 - Introduction.mp4 24.4 MB
  • video 2 - Beginnings.mp4 70.9 MB
  • video 3 - Martin\'s Education.mp4 51.5 MB
  • video 4 - Discovering Your Process.mp4 110.9 MB
  • video 5 - Channeling Your Influences.mp4 54.3 MB
  • video 6 - Developing Your Style.mp4 102.9 MB
  • video 7 - Directing and Technology.mp4 66.4 MB
  • video 8 - Finding the Story.mp4 70.7 MB
  • video 9 - Working with the Script.mp4 110.7 MB
  • video 10 - Casting Actors.mp4 76.1 MB
  • video 11 - Directing Actors.mp4 74.7 MB
  • video 12 - Locations.mp4 80 MB
  • video 13 - Production Design.mp4 148.5 MB
  • video 14 - Costume Design.mp4 128.2 MB
  • video 15 - Understanding Cinematography.mp4 71 MB
  • video 16 - Shooting Low Budget Films.mp4 77.9 MB
  • video 17 - Working with Crew.mp4 69.7 MB
  • video 18 - Editing Part 1.mp4 112.2 MB
  • video 19 - Editing Part 2.mp4 70.5 MB
  • video 20 - Color.mp4 51.2 MB
  • video 21 - Choosing Black and White.mp4 56 MB
  • video 22 - The Importance of Sound Design.mp4 92.1 MB
  • video 23 - The Power of Music.mp4 100.7 MB
  • video 24 - Promoting Your Film.mp4 43.8 MB
  • video 25 - Scene Discussion-Barry Lyndon.mp4 39.9 MB
  • video 26 - Scene Discussion-Out of the Past.mp4 23 MB
  • video 27 - Scene Discussion-Jules et Jim.mp4 18.6 MB
  • video 28 - Scene Discussion-Vertigo.mp4 19.1 MB
  • video 29 - Scene Discussion-8 1-2.mp4 25.9 MB
  • video 30 - Finding Your Way.mp4 10.2 MB