Great storytelling isn’t just about dialogue. It’s about what the audience sees. Whether you are a screenwriter describing a scene or an AI filmmaker writing a prompt, the rules of cinema are the same.

In this course you will stop “recording” scenes and start “directing” them. You will master the fundamentals of camera, light, and color so you can control mood and guide the viewer’s eye on purpose.

The curriculum (11 video lessons, 79 minutes):

1. Writing with Motion: shot sizes and angles that control perspective
2. Composition: the Rule of Thirds and leading lines that guide the eye
3. Camera Movement: adding dynamism and meaning to every shot
4. Genre and Visual Style: the trademarks of Noir, Sci-Fi, and Westerns
5. Lighting Basics: shaping mood and atmosphere with light and shadow
6. Three-Point Lighting: the classic Key, Fill, and Back setup
7. Natural vs. Artificial Light: realism versus stylized control
8. Color Theory: evoking emotion with complementary and analogous schemes
9. Color as Narrative: hues for character arcs, motifs, and symbolism
10. Mood Boards: a visual blueprint that communicates your vision
11. Storyboarding: pre-visualize your film frame by frame

Every lesson works whether your camera is a RED, an iPhone, or Midjourney and Kling. Lifetime access. Watch on any device.

Join today and bridge the gap between your story and the screen.