CELL PHONE MOVIE MAKING
Learn to shoot movies on your own cell phone. Cinematography, camera rigs, lighting, framing on both Android and iPhone platforms.
DIRECTING
Learn how to plan and direct your project.
Blocking, composition, working with actors, shot lists, storyboarding, VFX and more.
Learn the art of Picture Editorial.
Choosing the best takes, reframing, connecting scenes, temp effects and final output.
Learn how to budget, secure locations, permits, vendor contracts, agents, chain of title All aspects of live production.
SCREENWRITING
Collaborate in a Virtual Writer’s Room. Character creation, development, outline, plot, action sequences, series format and more.
Create your own cartoon character in 2D.
With this training, you’ll have the tools to bring your creativity to life.
Explore the magic of visual effects as you delve deeper into the world of Blender.
Work on your visual skills and find ways to develop your own magic!
CREATING HUMANS
Learn the basics of digitally creating a human. This is a much needed skill in the age of Covid, as crowds, audiences, groups of people are now being created by visual effects.
CHARACTER ANIMATION
Create specialized motion for a 3D character, such as walking, running, jumping or attacking.
Learn to use body posture and facial expressions to portray emotion and character.
3D GAME ART
Create ready to use art for 3D games.
Step by step instruction guides you in creating swords, skateboards, guns and more.
UNITY – GAME DEVELOPMENT
Introductory Game Design through open source program, Unity.
Understand and write code for elements, begin to design layers and create a working game!
CARTOON VOICES
Can you talk like Spongebob? Rick and Morty? Learn voice techniques to bring an animated character to life.
SOUND EDITORIAL
Learn techniques to create all kinds of sounds.
Work with digital samples, recording audio and blending layers to create sound masterpieces.
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Learn how to record and produce music.
Develop beats, song structure and create music with multitrack recording software
PODCASTING
Find your voice, your subject matter and how to execute a compelling podcast. Understand technical aspects, needed gear and recording techniques to air your program.
CLOTHING DESIGN
Delve into the fashion world and create your own masterpiece. Understand style,
fabrics, sewing, alterations and finally turn your vision into reality with your own creation.
BLINNNG JEWELRY
Learn the craft of jewelry making. Develop your design, understand materials,
practice different techniques and finally create your finished piece.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Create logos, images, fonts, designs and how to have them printed for t-shirts, mugs, anything you can think of. Learn about fulfillment, branding, marketing and start selling your creations!
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Learn how to create a comic and graphic novel.
Explore ideas, layout, digital tools and drawings to create your own comic and graphic novel.
LE SKETCH
Immerse yourself in the world of hand drawing.
Learn shading, line drawing, light and shadow, still life, gesture, shape and charcoal.
PAINTERS PALETTE
Are you a Van Gogh, Caravaggio, Renoir…in the making?
Delve into brush techniques, shadows, sgraffito, blending and color theory.
MARKETING YOURSELF
You’ve created your product, now what?
This important training teaches you how to get your project or yourself ready to sell.
Practical training to create your plan, website, biz license, online store, branding.
THE BUG MAKERS
Explore creations by Bugalu Member “Makers” and others from around the world. See their work and listen to their stories.
BUG MOVIE PEOPLE
Each episode visits a tradesperson on the set or behind the scenes.
See the work they do and listen to their stories.
BUGALU CAFE
Relax and enjoy some of the best new musical and performance talent from around the world. Then hang out as they discuss their art.
GOSPEL BRUNCH
It’s Sunday, and there’s nothing better than some “get on your feet” gospel music! Grab your brunch food and prepare to boogie!
THE SHOW
Screenings by Bugalu Members and filmmakers from around the world. Member submissions are eligible for the Bugalu Film Festival. Separate screenings for Artist Reels.
INFO AND SUPPORT
Advice and discussion from support agencies. private groups, industry leaders and more.