BECOME A WORLD-CLASS EDITOR, ANIMATOR & CREATOR

BECOME A WORLD-CLASS EDITOR, ANIMATOR & CREATOR

An end-to-end process for creating timeless videos.
100+ Hours. Timeless Skills. Lifetime Access.

An end-to-end process for creating timeless videos.
100+ Hours. Timeless Skills. Lifetime Access.

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Hi, I'm Nathaniel Drew

I built a 1.7 Million+ Subscriber YouTube channel using the skills of video editing, shooting, animation, and storytelling.


Frame by Frame is the first place I've put together EVERYTHING I know about how to become an Editor, Animator and Video Creator at a high level.


If you want to learn (or level up) your skills and make a career in Editing, Writing, Animation and Shooting videos, my team and I will teach you how.

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  • Become a Video Editor

    Go from beginner to expert-tier, and save hundreds of hours by learning my exact editing workflow, processes, and advanced techniques for storycrafting.

  • Become an Animator

    Learn the art of animation from the animator behind every single one of my videos. Look inside our exact design process and animation techniques, starting from the very basics.

  • Shoot Amazing Videos

    Learn everything you need to master shooting your own videos (so you can edit and animate to your heart’s content). Our camera recommendations, settings guides, full lens tour, lighting, audio, and “run and gun” shooting guidance.

  • Become a Video Editor

    Go from beginner to expert-tier, save hundreds of hours by learning my exact editing workflow, processes and advanced techniques for storycrafting.

  • Become an Animator

    Learn the art of animation from the animator behind every single one of my videos. Look inside our exact design process and animation techniques, starting from the very basics.

  • Shoot Amazing Videos

    Learn everything you need to master shooting your own videos (so you can edit and animate to your heart’s content). Our camera recommendations, settings guides, full lens tour, lighting, audio, and “run and gun” shooting guidance.

THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

Your Editing, Animation & Film Master Class

THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

Your Editing, Animation & Film Master Class

THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

Your Editing, Animation & Film Master Class

3 FULL COURSES. LIFETIME ACCESS.

INSIDE MY EDITS (STEP-BY-STEP)

MY VIDEO CAPTURE, GEAR & FILMING PROCESS

DESIGN AN ANIMATION TOOLBELT

STEP-BY-STEP PROJECTS (FILES INCLUDED)

CUT POWERFUL MUSIC & AUDIO

THE ANATOMY OF AFTER EFFECTS

BEHIND-THE-SCENES EDITS OF REAL VIDEOS

LAUNCH A CREATIVE CAREER

BUILD TIMELESS TITLE SEQUENCES

EXPORT, RENDER & OPTIMIZE FOOTAGE

LIFETIME ACCESS TO 100+ VIDEOS

DESIGN UNIQUE LOOKS (4 METHODS)

ROTOSCOPING, 3D CAMERA, & ADVANCED TIPS

WORKSHOP RECORDINGS + ANY FUTURE SESSIONS

STYLIZATION SERIES (COLOR GRADE, FILMMAKING)

Meet The Team

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Meet The Team

Get used to these faces.

Meet The Team

Get used to these faces.

Nathaniel Drew

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Nathaniel Drew

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Nathaniel Drew

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Nathaniel Drew

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Animation

Sky

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Lucas

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Praise for Frame by Frame

When asked to describe my work, they said:

Praise for Frame by Frame

When asked to describe my work, they said:

Praise for Frame by Frame

When asked to describe my work, they said:

Ali Abdaal

"The artistry, the visuals, the editing are all next level. It's the filmmaking world and YouTube combined."

Johnny Harris

"An artist of the edit. Always looking for what's most important in his videos, and ruthlessly cutting the rest."

Matt D'Avella

"A masterful storyteller... connecting emotionally with the viewer through his unique voice and sharp editing style."

Inside the Course

Your Complete Editing, Animation & Filmmaking Guide

Inside the Course

Your Complete Editing, Animation & Filmmaking Guide

Inside the Course

Your Complete Editing, Animation & Filmmaking Guide

Module 1: Begin


Editing Course: The “Writing Course” (Writing Great Videos)

  • Analysis of the 2 editing styles I use to make my videos and how each one impacts every part of the writing & pre-production process (including a deep-dive into a 2.2 Million view video)

  • My complete video planning process: organization, titles, topics, research, visualization, structure, and my scripting system (using the Notion app)

Editing Course: Editing 101 (Beginning the Edit)

  • Edit a complete project (files provided) with side-by-side instruction to get fully up-to-speed in Final Cut Pro (no editing experience required)

  • In-depth dive into Final Cut Pro: timeline, viewer, inspector, effects window, transitions, browser, modifying timeline settings, exporting, keyboard shortcuts, timeline layout, audio lanes, cutting styles


Animation Course:

  • My method for Building an Animation Toolbelt custom-fit to match your most important work

  • The 4 Questions: how to avoid wasting you and your clients' time & money animating the wrong things

  • The best way to find & organize inspirational material and layouts (to increase creative output)


The Shooting Course:

  • The perfect jumpstart experience for those who want to create their own original videos to use as the materials for editing and animation

  • Includes exact camera settings to use, gear recommendations, equipment list, audio, lighting & run–and-gun filmmaking guides


Module 2: Craft


Editing Course: Navigating the Valley of the Edit (Create Your Rough Cut)

  • Master the Anatomy of the Edit: How to link Hooks, Intros, the Body, Chapters, Scenes, and Conclusions together seamlessly.

  • Cutting World-Class Intros: The secret to always beginning your videos powerfully.

  • Craft the Body: How I cut through the anxiety of the middle-stages of the edit by blitzing through the rough cut.

  • Powerful Conclusions: How I use non-linearity, clarity, & tension to grab viewers.

  • How to find and use music to elevate a cut (including my favorite sources of music).


Animation Course:

  • Textures deep-dive: map animations, luminance, common mistakes, and creating custom textures

  • Anatomy of After Effects: Panels, Compositions, Playback, Frame Rates, Transparency, Layers, Blending, Keyframing, & more

  • Own Your Look: How to hack texture, color palettes, types of motion, and fonts to make every video feel distinct

  • How to Organize Your Files for complex projects (and why most people are doing it wrong)


Module 3: Elevate


Editing Course: Polishing to Perfection (Finish Your Cut)

  • Mastering Your Elements: Effectively using on-screen text, resizing, adjusting opacity, and incorporating native transitions and effects

  • How to isolate audio, master dynamics and fallout, recut music, retime elements, and use keyframing

  • Perfect Your Video: master color correction, sound design, and your final mix

  • Behind-the-Scenes Mini-Documentary: How I Made “The Vienna” Video)


Animation Course:

  • Detailed breakdown: Picasso’s Daily Routine sequence (texture layers, effects, pre-rendered elements, sub-animations, & more)

  • 6 animation breakdowns & optional files for animating alongside the lessons

  • Final project & extended student case study tear downs (40+ minute walkthroughs)

1 COURSE. 4 ROUTES.

Lifetime Access to All Videos.
Free Course Updates.
Access to any Future Live Workshops.

Shooting, Animation, or Ed
Lifetime Access to All Videos.
Access to any Future Live Workshops.

Shooting, Animation, or Ed
Lifetime Access to All Videos.
Access to any Future Live Workshops.

SHOOTING

Shooting Course Only

$297

Lifetime Access & Updates

For all included courses

Shooting Course

Shooting Course, Camera Confidence, and Stylization Series.

Animation Course

Animation Course, Q&A Vault, Workshop Recordings.

Editing & Writing Courses

Writing Course, Editing Course, Workshop Recordings.

Future Workshops

Any Future Workshops & Feedback

Coaching

Quarterly 1:1 Coaching with Nathaniel

Shooting Course Only

$297

Or 2 Payments of $167.00

GET ACCESS

ANIMATION

Animation Course Only

$497

Lifetime Access & Updates

For all included courses

Shooting Course

Shooting Course, Camera Confidence, and Stylization Series.

Animation Course

Animation Course, Q&A Vault, Workshop Recordings.

Editing & Writing Courses

Writing Course, Editing Course, Workshop Recordings.

Future Workshops

Any Future Workshops & Feedback

Coaching

Quarterly 1:1 Coaching with Nathaniel

Animation Course Only

$497

Or 2 Payments of $272.00

GET ACCESS

FULL COURSE

Editing, Writing, Shooting & Animation

$797

Lifetime Access & Updates

For all included courses

Shooting Course

Shooting Course, Camera Confidence, and Stylization Series.

Animation Course

Animation Course, Q&A Vault, Workshop Recordings.

Editing & Writing Courses

Writing Course, Editing Course, Workshop Recordings.

Future Workshops

Any Future Workshops & Feedback

Coaching

Quarterly 1:1 Coaching with Nathaniel

BEST VALUE

Editing, Writing, Shooting & Animation

$797

Or 3 Payments of $325.00

GET ACCESS

VIP

Everything + Quarterly 1:1 Coaching

$2997

Lifetime Access & Updates

For all included courses

Shooting Course

Shooting Course, Camera Confidence, and Stylization Series.

Animation Course

Animation Course, Q&A Vault, Workshop Recordings.

Editing & Writing Courses

Writing Course, Editing Course, Workshop Recordings.

Future Workshops

Any Future Workshops & Feedback

Coaching

Quarterly 1:1 Coaching with Nathaniel

Everything + Quarterly 1:1 Coaching

$2997

1 Year of Coaching; 10 seats remaining.

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OUR GUARANTEE

OUR RIDICULOUS

GUARANTEE

When you buy Frame by Frame, you will receive lifetime access to all course videos (up to 100+ course videos & 19 live session recordings) as well as complimentary access to any future updates or live trainings.

Additionally, we offer a 5-Day Money-Back Guarantee, starting from the date of purchase. If you’re unsatisfied with your purchase within 5 days of purchase, email info@nathanieldrew.com to return your course, and all payments will be refunded to you.

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