Learn to turn your phone into a filmmaking tool with BRIC’s hands-on workshop in Brooklyn. Perfect for beginners eager to craft compelling videos quickly and easily.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness required, just a willingness to learn and participate.
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History
BRIC has been a cornerstone of Brooklyn's arts community since 1979, fostering local talent.
Conservation
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BRIC
Learn to turn your phone into a filmmaking tool with BRIC’s hands-on workshop in Brooklyn. Perfect for beginners eager to craft compelling videos quickly and easily.
BRIC is a Brooklyn-based media education and production organization offering hands-on classes, workshops, and certification courses across audio, video, photography, and digital media. Located in Brooklyn, New York, BRIC operates the BRIC Media Lab and BRIC Media Center and collaborates with the Central Library to deliver in-person and online learning opportunities.
Course offerings cover a broad skill set: audio production and studio technique, podcasting and radio formats, video editing with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve color grading, motion graphics with After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom, DSLR and mobile filmmaking, field audio, and stop-motion animation. Classes range from short workshops like two- and three-hour sessions to multi-day certification courses and twelve-hour skill intensives.
BRIC lists technical and creative classes such as Audio Production in the Studio, Studio Podcasting (Certification Course), Video Editing with Premiere (Certification Course), Photoshop Essentials, Intro to DaVinci Resolve, Intro to Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve, Motion Graphics with After Effects, and TV Studio Intensive. The organization also provides projects-focused sessions including Make a Movie on Your Phone, Shoot Amazing B-ROLL, Street Photography, and Make a Podcast on Your Phone.
Many offerings are available online as well as at BRIC's physical locations and partner sites, enabling flexible access for learners. With a catalog that includes certification classes, online courses, and community-centered workshops, BRIC provides practical, skill-based training for aspiring creators, producers, and media professionals.
Instructors include industry practitioners and media educators who focus on hands-on practice, project feedback, and real-world workflows to prepare students for creative careers and portfolios.
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Session Lengths
2–12 hours
Workshops and multi-hour courses available
Certification Courses
Multiple offerings
Certification courses included in catalog
Courses Listed
70 courses
Extensive workshop and online selection
Browse in-person and online sessions, certification programs, and short workshops to find the right course.
Use natural lighting
Opt for bright, natural light for clearer footage and vibrant colors.
Keep your shots steady
Use both hands or a stabilizer to avoid shaky videos.
Plan your story
Sketch out your ideas and shots before filming to ensure coherence.
Edit with care
Trim and adjust clips to keep the narrative tight and engaging.
Smartphone with camera
Your primary tool for filming in this workshop, ready to capture your story.
Portable power bank
Ensures your phone stays charged during filming sessions.
Headphones or earbuds
Helpful for editing and reviewing footage with better sound clarity.
Notebook and pen
Use it to jot down ideas, shot lists, or notes from the instructor.