James Cameron Launches Online Filmmaking Class with MasterClass
James Cameron, the director behind The Terminator franchise, Aliens, Titanic, and Avatar has launched his first online filmmaking class through MasterClass as part of the site’s $180 annual membership. Cameron has made some of the most successful movies ever made and he’s truly a master at his craft and this seems like an awesome opportunity for any aspiring filmmakers.
Cameron’s class will include a behind-the-scenes look into his creative process, along with the principles and techniques that have shaped his work.
His class will use specific scene breakdowns from his films to illustrate storytelling and character-development techniques as well as how he’s used technology as a filmmaker. It’s said that he will also will offer “practical advice that applies to all levels of film production” regardless of the size of the budget.
Cameron said in a statement, “I’ve been directing films for almost four decades, and if there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s that learning is a constant process. Every filmmaker stands on the shoulders of the filmmakers who came before them, and I hope that my MasterClass will allow members to filter and develop my techniques through their own subjective lens and experiences.”
Cameron’s MasterClass is now available and you can watch the trailer for it below: