There are plenty of fine professors out there teaching about film. But we’re willing to guess that not one of them is David Lynch. Now, thanks to the folks over at MasterClass, those people that want to learn about film from David Lynch can now do that.
If you’re interested in learning from the man who made such films as “Blue Velvet” and “Eraserhead,” now’s your chance. David Lynch’s MasterClass is now available for those wanting to have the filmmaker explain how he “catches ideas” and turns those into feature-length films.
“What drew me to MasterClass was the idea that something could come out of it that would make a difference to new filmmakers,” said Lynch. “Find your own voice and be true to that voice. The film is the thing. Every single moment, every single element try to get as good as possible and don’t walk away from something until it feels correct. This is your time to get the thing.”
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“David goes against the traditional formulas for storytelling and approaches filmmaking from the perspective of an artist across all mediums,” said David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass. “In his class, David deconstructs his creative process and shares his approach to translating unique narratives into film and other art forms. We’re honored to have David teach his unconventional techniques for creating visionary films in his first-ever MasterClass.”
As mentioned, David Lynch’s MasterClass is available now.
Here’s a synopsis for the Masterclass:
In his MasterClass, Lynch will outline the process for “catching ideas,” the importance of daydreaming and setting “bait” for creative ideas to come to you. He will discuss the value in studying classic films while also referencing key examples in his own career for students to learn techniques for achieving creative flow, writing unique scripts, collaborating with your team and staying true to your ideas. Lynch reveals his unique approach to elements like how to use set design, lighting, cinematography, and sound design in the creation of his distinct atmospheric environments and how these elements reveal the psychology of the character. Students will also walk away with a better understanding of how to be creative, expand their filmmaking and artistically push the boundaries of their process.
