work towards
a career as a
CINEMATOGRAPHER
interactive cinematography masterclass program
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Learn how to light car scenes
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Learn how to light for interviews
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Learn how to shape natural light
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Learn how to light night scenarios
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Learn how to light faces
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Learn and practice composition
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Learn how to light a 2 person dialogue
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Learn how to create atmosphere
What are the benefits of this program?
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Direct Mentorship from Working Creatives
Get immediate feedback, industry insights, and practical advice from experienced DPs and filmmakers who live the craft.
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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Learn by doing—not just watching. You’ll light, frame, and shoot scenes using professional gear under real-world conditions.
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Boost Your Visual Storytelling Skills
Understand how to use composition, light, and camera movement to emotionally shape a scene—not just make it look good.
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Build Portfolio-Ready Footage
Walk away with content you can use for your reel or portfolio—shots you helped design, operate, and execute.
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Access to Pro Gear Without the Price Tag
Experiment with an industry standard cinema camera, lighting rigs, and tools you might not normally have access to, as also having the opportunity to be on a STLL STUDIOS commercial or indie set in the 10 Classes subscription.
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Network with Like-Minded Filmmakers
Connect with other creatives, collaborators, and future crew members. Every class is a potential production team in the making.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Our Masterclass instructors are passionate, working cinematographers and filmmakers who bring years of real-world experience to each session.
They’ve crafted visuals for narrative films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries, and now they’re here to pass that knowledge on.
With a deep love for storytelling and a commitment to mentorship, they don’t just teach technique, they ignite creativity. Each instructor brings a unique eye and voice, guiding students to find their own visual style while mastering the fundamentals of cinematic language.
This isn’t just a class, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of visual storytellers.
Lester Platt
Self-taught Award Winning Director with more than 14 Years of experience in the marketing and Filmmaking industry, with beginnings in New York Directing for global brands like L’Oreal, Morgan Stanley, Nike Women, and more, now owner of STLL STUDIOS in Austin TX.
BRANDON TORRES
Award Winning Cinematographer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, with a degree in Radio, TV and Film, Brandon now has transitioned to fully being behind the camera as Film Producer and teaching the art of Cinematography.
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SUNDAYS
10aM TO 3PM
WHEN
WHERE
STLL STUDIOS
4229 N FM 620
AUSTIN TX
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ENROLL TODAY
Interactive Cinematography Masterclass Program.
It’s never too early or too late to invest in yourself, this is an industry that keeps innovating itself so there’s always something new to learn and practice, learn from people who’s making a living by creating images.
Frequently
asked questions
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Is not necessary, as we will be working with our in-house equipment, but if you already have a DSLR or Cinema Camera, bring it, we’ll help you set it up for filming.
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Short answer is YES! Long answer is: we will edit the best takes of each session and cut them into a reel (20-30secs) for promotion, with you’ll be able to download.
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We will have an ARRI Alexa Mini with cinema glass available for everyone in the class, everyone will take turns and we’ll slate each take with the student’s name for editing.
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The final edited reel from each class is yours to keep and use on your portfolio, the RAW footage remains as Studio property.
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We have Masterclasses twice a month, if you missed one class, we can move you to the next one.
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You get 1 free masterclass per every person you bring to the program that successfully enrolls.