Film School Basics for Sex Industry Professionals

Wanting or having to create your own video content is becoming a more and more vital part of working in the sex industry. For many, this means having to handle the difficulties of producing it without prior training, many times with limited resources (equipment, money, skills and time!). This class is a mix of theory and practical learning. The workshop will give you the skills to create quality content efficiently, effectively, and affordably. Instructed by Andy Erson, who has over a decade of working expertise in light, sound, and camera, it will provide you with practical knowledge and skills, that are tailored around the real needs of creating your content. So, if you’re completely new to this or if you are looking to refine your skills, learn new ways or put your current best-practices to a test, Film School Basics might be just the right way to go.

Key Topics Covered in the Workshop:

• Lighting: Simple and budget-friendly setups that improve the look of your content. Learn how to work with a basic 3 point lighting set-up and why.
• Camera: Understand the basics of framing, positioning, and angles to get good results without needing advanced skills or gear.
• Sound: Understand why sound matters and how to easily improve audio quality with accessible tools and techniques. What can you do to record in your bathroom that doesn’t sound terrible?
• Resourceful Solutions: Learn how to help yourself, even when the workshop has long ended! How to adapt your setup to the tools and environments available, focusing on creativity over expensive investments.

What to Expect:

• Accessibility: Techniques that don’t require prior knowledge or expensive equipment.
• Realistic Scenarios: Approaches that circle around the tools and budgets available to most creators in the industry.
• Empowerment: Equipping you with practical skills to create content you like with minimal hassle.

No prior experience is necessary.

Who’s Teaching?

Andy Erson is an award-winning sound engineer, director, and journalist with over a decade of experience working with major platforms like HBO, Apple TV, Only Fans, Hardwerk, Lustery, and Netflix. Their workshop “Film School Basics” is designed to address the tools, techniques, and constraints most content creators have to deal with every day. Andy’s understanding of the sex industry’s special demands makes sure that this workshop addresses the challenges content creators face.

Andy’s approachable teaching style makes even technical concepts easy to understand and will provide you with a new boost of confidence and creativity in your productions.