Montreal - Bill Kerrigan
As a teacher with decades of experience as a director and cinematographer, I've had the privilege of working on productions across more than 40 countries. For over 30 years, I’ve been dedicated to teaching the next generation of filmmakers.
I was one of the first in Canada to transition from 35/16mm film to video, which allowed me to introduce my students to the potential of video early on. My teaching career began at Concordia University, where I taught courses in Cinematography and Technical Aspects. I also led workshops at the National Film Board of Canada, helping industry professionals adapt to new video technologies. My work extended to specialized areas like Canada's First Nations and Inuit productions, where I taught digital filmmaking and documentary techniques.
In addition to my teaching, I’ve given talks at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and presented at 'Cinema EOS NAB 2015' in Las Vegas, where I discussed the future of Digital Cinematography.
Recently, my focus has shifted to mobile filmmaking, inspired by the iPhone 15 Pro Max and its groundbreaking capabilities. I’m passionate about democratizing filmmaking by making high-quality production accessible through smartphones. I’ve developed courses on iPhone cinematography and foster a community of filmmakers through my Facebook group (iPhone Cinematography) and website, where we share tips and innovations in mobile filmmaking.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1719230818546493
My journey from 35mm film to smartphone cinematography has been about adapting to new technology and sharing what I've learned along the way. I'm committed to exploring the potential of mobile cinematography and encouraging others to do the same.
Lessons
Rates: to be announced
Lesson 1: Teaching and Consulting (One-on-One)
Date Available: Now
Lesson 2: Introduction to Mobile Filmmaking with iPhone
Date Available: Now
Lesson 3: Blackmagic Camera App
Date Available: Now
Lesson 4: Apple iPhone Native App Video
Date Available: October 1, 2024
Lesson 5: Final Cut Camera App
Date Available: October 1, 2024
Lesson 6: Using Log and LUTs
Date Available: November 1, 2024
Lesson 7: iPhone Postproduction
Date Available: December 1, 2024
Lesson 8: Timelapse
Date Available: February 1, 2025
For information contact: iphonecinedp@gmail.com
Comments
'Bill’s notice for an iPhone cinematography class came at the perfect time for me, as I am using the iPhone to film for a special project in development. I have no training with this, and within one course I learned many things that will immediately be helpful going forward.
Bill is generous in sharing his decades of experience and mastery of the media, and I appreciated him doing so in a comfortable, responsive and encouraging manner.
I recommend the class for newbies, old pros and everyone in between!'
Cynthia Davis - Filmmaker
Montreal QC Canada
'The word that comes to mind after studying with Bill is "empowering".
His wealth of experience and insight gave me a sense of freedom to create in the way that I want to create. Whatever notions I had about trade-offs when going strictly iPhone quickly evaporated - he showed me how to harness it all for the best possible cinematic outcome. There is a seismic shift underway in all aspects of the business; it requires an experienced guide. Bill intuitively shapes his teaching to meet your specific talents halfway. It's not about conforming to the new rules; it's about being liberated by them. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Gerald L'Ecuyer - Director / Filmmaker
Montreal QC Canada
"I had been using my iPhone as a backup to my regular camera when shooting documentaries, but the audio was often problematic and the picture quality wasn't as good as I hoped. This was becoming a major issue for me, because I would use my iPhone to capture spontaneous scenes that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to film. I had never really thought seriously about how you could use it better as a camera. Bill really helped me figure out how I could improve the way I shoot with my iPhone and showed me specific software and hardware fixes to do that. My iPhone shooting will never be the same."
Greg Gransden - Director / Filmmaker
Montreal QC Canada
"I had the pleasure of completing some one on one Iphone cinematography tutorials with Bill. As a filmmaker and director, filming is a large part of my research process. I work in documentary and performance based filmmaking, mostly on location and a phone camera has always been a handy and essential tool is planning the visual treatment and shot lists for my films. Studying with Bill, the quality of my iPhone shooting has increased immensely. Working with simple add-ons, such as a cage, nd filters, external storage drive and a good audio set-up, my research footage can potentially be included in the final production. Understanding the workflow with the Black Magic interface has made matching my iPhone footage with other cameras in post possible and so easy. Bill also provided me with handy workflow checklists that are extremely useful when using my iPhone as a second camera on a shoot."
Marlene Millar - Director / Filmmaker
Montreal QC Canada
In-Person Mobile Filmmaking Lessons