Welcome to ShotClass

Cinematography Intensives & Masterclasses

Specialised content.
Small groups.
Taught by industry leaders and legends.
For all camera professionals.

This is different.

Don’t expect the simplified, basic classes that cater for general filmmakers. This is ours! This is just for cinematographers and camera crew who take themselves seriously. This is for those who aim to be exceptional. If you want to stand out at what you do, this is the right place. ShotClass specialises in education and demonstration with a focus on career advancement for cinematographers and camera crew. Short and sharp and to the point – teaching only and precisely what you want to learn, right now. Whether your ambition is to broaden your knowledge, move up the ladder or develop a speciality, ShotClass has the resources to help.

Our tailored events allow you to refine and build on your skills to achieve a deeper understanding of all aspects of cinematography and roles within the camera department at a world-class standard.

Investing in your future through advanced education is vital. And for most people, our events are tax deductible, so they could effectively be free. Many aspiring international film crew place great value in high level learning to achieve their successes. You can too. Never stop improving. Your career depends on it.

Read what others think of ShotClass

Having specialist masterclasses like this are far and few between. Whether you're beginning your film/cinematography career or further on, it's often you don't get direct access to on set knowledge from leading industry creatives unless connected to larger productions yourself, which can be incredibly difficult for so many of us to come by. Katie's casual approach and openness to share her processes was easy to take in. I'll be recommending ShotClass to other film makers and looking to attend more classes in the future.

I find a lot of people I know who want to get into the industry don’t know where to start, and at worst they’ll waste years at film school still not really knowing if it’s what they want to do, whereas a course like this in a very short time will tell you everything you need to know.

Equipment we got to use was of the highest industry standards. From brand new Cooke S8 FF lenses to ARRI SRH-3 on a crane. Very hard to fault the day, especially the generosity of Warwick, Marty, Barry and all the grips and AC’s.

This masterclass with a world renowned Australian DoP/Cinematographer is a rarity in this country. Any time this happens anyone should jump at the opportunity. Normally you would have to travel overseas to get this calibre of tuition from a master such Peter James ASC ACS. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a great deal from Peter. I encourage others to take advantage of the next masterclass on offer. I know I will be.

This was the first event I attended from ShotClass, and it certainly won't be the last! The ShotClass team did an amazing job at organising a fun and friendly event where I could learn from incredibly knowledgeable professionals and network with my peers. I'll be keeping my eye out for future ShotClass events!

"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur!"

Seeing the amount of prep and to what extents Katie goes with location scouting, collaborating with directors, assessing shotlists and testing lenses - this is valuable to my skillset and standards, which in turn will help my career opportunities in a different manner. A great day for sure! Will definitely be there for future classes.

Most favourite was the relaxed & friendly vibe of the event. Every tutor was supportive, encouraging and wanted everyone to walk away better than they arrived. Felt like there was no judgement on what you wanted from the day or your experience level.”

I feel like there isn’t anywhere else to get an education on the areas covered in the course, let alone with the skills and expertise of the facilitators and guest speakers. So if anything’s going to give someone a chance at work in this role in the industry, it’s this course, and assuming that all works out, the cost of the course will make itself back.

I really enjoyed the Peter James ASC ACS Masterclass. It taught the fundamentals of lighting the scene in different scenarios and that is the guidance I needed to excel in my journey as a cinematographer. The team were very professional, and I really liked how we had different setups such as Steadicam and grip choices.

A really well put together event...delivered on a great location, excellent support services (gripping, AC and multiple Steadicam operators) and guest educators. The Steadicam Workshop has set me up to enhance my camera operating skillset, as well as putting me in touch with valuable contacts and colleagues.

The Shotclass Wheels intensive far exceeded my expectations! It was brilliant, the instructors were clearly industry leading and super happy to teach us all the tips and tricks of wheels operating. The course was run in a professional and enjoyable way with the best gear, great food and they even put on the sunshine for us. Thanks ShotClass.

"Are you getting as much work as you think you should be? If not, why not? Do you miss out on jobs? Adding to your skills and getting better at what you do, makes you more likely to be the producer's first choice. Increase your employability through ShotClass"

Most favourite part was probably the whole thing, there was nothing I didn't like from this event. ShotClass and the team were amazing and extremely helpful. I enjoyed being a part of it and hope to do another one soon!

I enjoyed spending time with Peter James ACS ASC; he is incredibly generous with his knowledge and experiences. We can all agree he is an amazing storyteller in person and behind the camera! Having him step through his process live was nothing short of wonderful.

No one else has ever offered a workshop like this to learn the wheels and remote heads. An invaluable opportunity to have a go at all those devices and systems. Where else could you do that all in one day? The instructors were highly experienced and knowledgeable as well. Awesome event. Thank you.

The Learning the Wheels class by ShotClass exceeded all expectations. Organised by true professionals, they brought together incredible instructors and top of the line gear to bring an incredible amount of education to the students. I came away feeling like I’d been given a great education on the subject of the day. The setup and structure of the day was incredible - if someone was interested in going to an event and asked me if it was worth it, I would absolutely say they should attend.

I'm sure the course will be very helpful for my career. I feel set-ready after the in depth knowledge imparted and the ample practical drills. I am also hopeful that the industry professionals that came in to present to us may be contacts and possibly even able to help get into a role in a camera department in future.

The two weeks spent at the 2nd AC course was exceptional- the facilitators we had were amazing, the locations we went to were fantastic, and the guest speakers who came to teach us were incredible. Warwick did an amazing job organising such an in depth course, and Hazal was the best choice to lead the classes. She was knowledgeable, insightful, and above all a wonderful person to be around. The knowledge taught to us in this course was relevant, and incredibly practical to aspiring 2nd ACs wanting to begin a long and successful career.

“If you want to grow physically stronger, you need to train and exercise. If you want to grow your career, you should build your knowledge, increase your skill-set and create contacts that will help you take the next step towards your goal. GROW YOUR CAREER THROUGH EDUCATION.”

"Good. Fast. Cheap...... Choose Two"

It felt like a film set and not a classroom. Everyone involved were total pros. Peter’s attention to detail and creativity, even though we weren’t making a real film, was inspiring to observe. Rarely do you get a chance to see a real master of their craft do their thing. Totally inspiring and insightful.

WHAT’S NEW

* CREWFINDER is here. JOIN now and get noticed!

* 2nd AC Certificate Course MELBOURNE | Feb 2025

* Bonnie Elliott ACS | Masterclass | Saturday November 9th

Foundations in Cinematography | 3 Day short course | Nov 15th – 17th

* ShotClass GIFT CERTIFICATES are now available.

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the art and technique of cinematography

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the skills and roles of the camera department

in the collective wisdom of your colleagues

ShotClass | Foundations in Cinematography

If you are starting out on your career as a cinematographer, this ShotClass 3 Day Short Course is the perfect place to begin learning all that is required to be a professional Director of Photography. And there is a LOT to learn...if you want to position yourself at the top in a highly competitive industry.

ShotClass + ACS | 2nd Assistant Camera Certificate Course | Melbourne February 2025

If you are serious about becoming a top level professional 2nd AC, this course will help get you there. A great 2nd AC not only knows how to do their job, they are consistently attentive, reliable, responsible and focussed. A team player. Many previous alumni are now actively working as 2AC's and beyond.

ShotClass | Bonnie Elliott ACS | Masterclass

ShotClass is excited to announce a very special masterclass with one of Australia's most respected and highly regarded cinematographers, Bonnie Elliott ACS. This has been some time coming, as we have tried to squeeze into Bonnie's busy shooting schedule. This is your rare chance to spend two days 'on set' with Bonnie as she shares her incredible work ethic and approaches to filming across disciplines as diverse as video art to documentary to narrative drama and TVCs. And she has been awarded in all of them.