Which Video Editing Software Should Your First Film Course Teach?
A good first film course should teach you two editing programs, not one. Start with a general editor that agencies and production houses use every day. Then add a second program that is strong at colour grading. Learn the ideas behind editing first, because they carry over to any program you use later. This matters […]
How Working Adults Can Take a Part-Time Film Course While Working Full-Time
You can take a part-time film course while working full-time, but only if you plan three things before you enrol: your week, your money and your employer. Most adults who drop out do so because one of these was left to chance, not because the course was too hard. Malaysia is pushing adult upskilling hard […]
Should You Learn Motion Graphics or Visual Effects at Video Production School?
Start with motion graphics if you want paid work sooner. Start with visual effects if you are set on film and TV work and can train for longer. At a video production school that teaches both, the best plan is to try each for a few weeks, then go deep on the one that fits. […]
What Could a Big US Film Shoot Coming to Johor Mean for Film Making School Students?
A major US film production is in talks to shoot in Johor. Johor executive councillor Lee Ting Han said so on 29 September 2026, as The Star reported. If you study at a film making school in Johor, or plan to, this news is about the kind of work that could be close to home. […]
How Long Does It Take to Learn Video Editing at a Video Production School?
You can learn the basic editing tools in a few weeks. Learning to edit well takes months of regular practice with feedback. At a video production school, the time depends less on the software and more on how many real projects you finish and how often someone reviews your work. This question comes up every […]
Can You Study at a Film Making School in Johor Instead of KL?
Yes. You do not have to move to Kuala Lumpur to train in film. A film making school in Johor teaches the same core skills: camera, lighting, editing and visual effects. The real question is which city suits your life and the work you want. That question changed a little on 29 September 2026. The […]
What Parents Should Check Before Starting Film Making School at 16
SPM 2026 starts on 26 October and ends on 17 December. The Examination Board released the timetable on 18 August. In many homes, the exam season brings a hard question from a younger child: "Can I leave school and go to film making school now?" Some film making schools in Malaysia do accept students from […]
How to Compare Cinematography Courses in Malaysia Before You Pay
Most cinematography course pages in Malaysia promise the same things: hands-on learning, industry teachers and great careers. To compare them properly, ignore the promises and ask for proof. How many hours will you hold a camera? What equipment can you book? What have past students made? Who issues your certificate? More people are asking these […]
Why Do Beginners Struggle With Colour Grading in a Film Course?
Local films had earned about RM107 million at Malaysian cinemas by the middle of 2026. The action film *Tarung: Unforgiven* led with RM23.58 million after 63 days, based on FINAS figures up to 10 July 2026 (Aksiz, July 2026). People are paying to watch Malaysian films on a big screen. On a cinema screen, every […]
How Cinematography Courses Teach Lighting Without Expensive Gear
Good lighting is about control, not money. Cinematography courses teach you to shape the light you already have: a window, a white board, a cheap lamp and a dark cloth. Once you can control those, bigger lights are just more of the same idea. Crew work in Malaysia may soon become more formal. In March […]
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