Equipment and Resources

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Omarion, a NYFA Los Angeles Filmmaking student from California, gets access to industry standard equipment, software, and resources critical to the development of a filmmaker, as well as opportunities to work on stage five at Burbank Studios, which is adjacent to the stages where “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Johnny Carson Show” were filmed. Take it away, Omarion.

– Much appreciated, Alex. My interest in cinema and my love for movies all started with the Sam Raimi “Spider-Man” films. It was such a special way to tell the story. However, it wasn’t fully realized until I got into high school. A video production class introduced me to the behind the scenes of filmmaking, and it really cultivated my drive to create stories of my own. What’s really incredible about the New York Film Academy are the people that you get to meet and work with. I mean, first day of school, I was introduced to people from different backgrounds and cultures from all over the globe. I was really amazed by the diversity on the campus. The teachers have such creative ways of helping us understand concepts, like exposing us to movies that spark ideas. These lessons always keep me curious and excited to learn techniques for my future filming career. There are endless amounts of industry standard camera equipment to work with. Costumes, props, lighting. We even have the ability to film on the back lots on real sets. Plus, as a film student, you have access to a resource and streaming library to watch films, production services, filming permits, and a festival department that works with students across all three US campuses. NYFA’s always hosting events, film industry Q and As, movie screenings, film festivals, clubs, and even more. We even have a networking night so students can connect with others for future films and projects. Everything I wanted to learn about filmmaking has led me to this school, and to be here in one of the media capitals of the world is truly an honor. It’s a blessing to gain so much information like the science behind cinematography, the importance of screenwriting, and the knowledge of directing. Well, that’s it for me. Back to you, Alex.

– Stage five is a 5,000 square foot sound stage where many NYFA filmmaking and cinematography students learn the ins and outs of stage shooting. How’s that for hands on? With unique experience like this, students like Omarion go beyond the classroom and right into the action. That was awesome.