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.

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WHAT’S NEW

*  2nd AC Certificate Course MELBOURNE | Feb 2025

*  Bonnie Elliott ACS  |  Masterclass | Saturday November 9th

Foundations in Cinematography  |  3 Day short course  |  Nov 1st – 3rd

* New events announcing in the next few days

*  ShotClass GIFT CERTIFICATES are now available.

EXPLORE

the art and technique of cinematography

MASTER

the skills and roles of the camera department

SHARE

in the collective wisdom of your colleagues

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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.
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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.
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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.