Boost your video skills with a 2-hour DSLR filmmaking workshop at BRIC Media Center in Brooklyn. Learn camera, audio, and lighting essentials with hands-on practice.
Boost your video skills with a 2-hour DSLR filmmaking workshop at BRIC Media Center in Brooklyn. Learn camera, audio, and lighting essentials with hands-on practice.
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Located in Brooklyn, New York, BRIC Media Center offers a focused DSLR filmmaking workshop designed to elevate your video production skills over a concise 2-hour session. This hands-on class is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to master the fundamentals of DSLR video shooting without the overwhelm of technical jargon. The session covers crucial topics such as camera setup, audio recording techniques, lighting basics, and tackling common on-set challenges, providing a comprehensive skillset crucial for storytelling through video.
Brooklyn's vibrant arts scene makes it an ideal setting for this workshop, blending urban energy with creative opportunity. BRIC Media Center, a local hub for multimedia arts, enriches this experience by fostering a supportive environment where attendees can practice filming their own short videos under expert guidance. The facility’s well-equipped studios enhance learning by offering real-world tools and resources.
This workshop is more than a simple class—it's a gateway into the world of DSLR videography, equipping participants with practical skills that can transform their creative ideas into visual narratives. Whether you’re building a portfolio, creating content for social media, or simply improving your video craft, BRIC’s approachable instruction makes complex techniques accessible.
Brooklyn’s artistic heritage and BRIC’s dedication to community media amplify the value of this class, making it a standout opportunity in New York City’s vast landscape of creative workshops. For travelers staying nearby, downtown Manhattan is the closest major city, providing easy access before or after your session.
With tailored instruction and an inspiring urban backdrop, this DSLR filmmaking workshop at BRIC Media Center is the perfect starting point to bring your video projects to life.
easy.
2 hours.
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all levels
No prior experience is required; the class is designed for beginners.
Yes, participants are encouraged to bring their own camera for hands-on practice.
Yes, the workshop includes lighting setups for learning and filming.
You will be able to keep the short video you record during the class.
Class size is limited to ensure personalized instruction, so early signup is recommended.
No, the class fee covers all instruction and access to equipment at BRIC Media Center.
BRIC Media Center has been supporting Brooklyn's independent media artists since 1979, fostering creativity and learning.
BRIC encourages sustainable practices by promoting digital workflows and minimal paper use in classes.
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.
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