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Step inside the creative world of Academy Award–winning DP James Friend ASC, BSC in this exclusive, first-of-its-kind masterclass. Go behind the scenes on his short film The Transaction – shot entirely on the VENICE 2 – and follow James through every stage of the filmmaking journey, from the first page of the script to the final colour grade, across ten immersive, never-before-seen episodes.

View Sony Masterclasses featuring James Friend ASC, BSC

  • Episode 1: Script to Screen

  • Episode 2: Choosing Locations and Crew

  • Episode 3: Blocking and Actors

  • Episode 4: Lighting

  • Episode 5: Lighting Breakdown

  • Episode 6: Camera and Camera Movement

  • Episode 7: Using Lenses

  • Episode 8: Filming in Cars

  • Episode 9: Post-Production

  • Episode 10: Closing Remarks

  • 'Short film: The Transaction'


 
 
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