FILMCRAFT:
TRAVEL FILMING MASTERCLASS
6 Week Course - with Matt Currington
A 6-week, hands-on filmmaking journey that takes you from your first story concept to the final premiere of your own professional 5-minute travel film.
Guided by me personally, you’ll master every stage of the filmmaking process
— Story → Shoot → Edit → Deliver — through live sessions, practical assignments, and personalized feedback.
PHASE 1: STORY
Week 1 – Story First
SESSION 1
Intros, project ideas, types of travel film, audiences, from pitch to outline
Coursework: Written pitch, outline, visual references
SESSION 2
Narrative arcs and story structure
Coursework: Narrative arc
Week 2 – From Idea to Reality
SESSION 3
Exploring scenes & sequences
Coursework: Translate outlines into filmable sequences
SESSION 4
Different ways shots tell a story:
Emotin, Framing, Motion, B-roll planning
Coursework: Shot lists
PHASE 2: SHOOT
Week 3 – Camera & Audio
SESSION 5
Camera settings (frame rate, shutter, aperture, ISO, white balance)
Codecs & shooting LUTS
Handheld/gimbal work, lighting
Coursework: Camera Tests
SESSION 6
Microphone types, ambient sound, interview setup
Field audio, syncing, troubleshooting
Coursework: Audio Tests + Begin shoot
Week 4 – Shoot Week
SESSION 7
Shoot & submit best clips to group
Coursework: Continue shoot
SESSION 8
Review footage and identify reshoots
Coursework: Complete principal photography
PHASE 3: EDIT & REFINE
Week 5 – Edit to Impress
Session 9
Editing workflow (Premiere, Final Cut, or Resolve), pacing, rhythm
Coursework: Start editing footage
Session 10
Editing - music, color
Color grading, EQ and mixing, export formats
Coursework: Complete first rough cut (v1)
Reshoot to fill narrative or visual gaps; integrate new footage Film pickups
Coursework: Produce a Revised cut (v2)
Week 6 – Final polish & Premiere
Session 11
Review Rough cuts (v1)
Identify weak points - strengthen story arc & payoffs
Coursework: Reshoot to fill narrative or visual gaps
Integrate new footage into Film Revised cut (v2)
Session 12
Final screenings, critique, awards
Next-step planning
Reflection on learning, changes, and goals
Outcomes
By the end of this master class, you will:
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Have a completed cinematic travel film or short content series
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Understood the end-to-end creative workflow
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Skilled up to be a ‘pro’ filmmaker
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Developed you own unique style
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Understood the end-to-end creative process
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Leaned a clear roadmap for future storytelling
Included
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Weekly Live Coaching Calls
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1:1 Video Review Sessions
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Shot List & Story Templates
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Gear Guides for all budgets
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Private Creator Community
Who is course for?
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Aspiring travel creators
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Creators wanting to learn ‘ long form’
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Film students
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Travel Industry Experts
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Travelers wanting pro-quality videos
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Anyone stuck or overwhelmed
Equipment required
You will not be expected to have expensive equipment - only access to basic recording devices.
Program Promise
“In 12 weeks, you’ll learn travel filmmaking by doing it — creating, editing, and premiering your own cinematic story.”
