NYU Online Film Courses on the Leading E-Learning Platform

 
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About the Platform

Our online courses are powered by Smashcut, a revolutionary new platform specifically designed for online filmmaking programs. Smashcut is an easy-to-use, powerful platform built to support digital creators by empowering collaboration between peers and experienced industry instructors.

Please note that Cinematography Fundamentals is a self-paced course and does not include all features below.

Live Video Classes

Stream high-quality video and co-navigation of shared media.

Contextual Evaluations

Add time-based comments on videos, exercises and projects.

Dynamic Syllabus

Your curriculum comes to life on media-rich, beautifully designed syllabus pages.

 

Crew Collaboration

Create collaborative work in Crews on your group projects — plus live meetings, peer review, and more.

Media Management

Host, stream, share, download, annotate and review your work — all without leaving the platform.

Notifications

Stay on track with email and text alerts for your video meetings, project deadlines, and instructor feedback.

 

Media Education That Fits Your Schedule

 
 

Smashcut was designed to give you the right tools to hone your craft. You’ll be able to access your course syllabus, hold lively class discussions, and get text reminders about upcoming meetings and deadlines. You’ll collaborate with other emerging filmmakers using a range of communication options.

Smashcut maximizes flexibility for students’ busy lifestyles, allowing you to complete some course components—like viewing film assignments and watching lectures—on your own time, while also enabling you to meet with your instructor and classmates one-on-one or for lively group discussions.

Becoming adept at telling visual stories requires a different type of education than what is needed in other fields. Our platform is specifically designed to meet aspiring filmmakers where they are and let them collaborate with other students who are equally dedicated to the art of filmmaking.