
Passion, creativity and excellence
PARIS
3iS Paris
4 rue Blaise-Pascal
78990 ELANCOURT
+33 1 30 69 64 48
At 3iS, we train the talents of tomorrow. With more than thirty years of educational expertise, our tailor-made training programs enable our students to excel in this fast-moving sector and give them the tools to forge a lasting career. Our goal is to help each of them to hone their creative and technical skills, and achieve their potential.
800 teachers, lecturers and guest speakers
40 masterclasses and workshops per year
up to €1M of technical equipment and infrastructure investment annually
over 700 productions per year
3,500 business partners
We encourage our students to broaden their artistic horizons so they have the cultural depth that is essential for developing their own vision and showcasing their skills. But art is nothing without technique, and vice versa. That’s why all our programs—whatever the discipline—foster versatility and a mastery of technical skills. This balance prepare our graduates to be work-ready once they finish their studies.
Our masterclasses and workshops are run by professionals and are an intrinsic part of the program, which is backed up with ongoing input from teaching staff, alumni, visiting critics, class tutors, and other specialists who share their know-how with our students.
3iS has strong ties with over 3,500 businesses of all sizes and is constantly building new partnerships. Our school teams up with these partners to offer a host of learning opportunities every year as an intrinsic part of our programs.
Thanks to it, students are involved in celebrity events, such as the César Awards or Les Arcs Film Festival, and work alongside great figures of this field, giving them the opportunity to develop their professional network.
Through video shoots, official interviews, stage lighting, sound engineering and more, students gain on-the-ground experience in the fast-paced art industry.
3iS training is recognized for its high standards and professionalism within the film, TV, new media, sound, animation, video games and performing arts communities.
The short movies, documentaries and digital animations produced by our students each year have racked up over 100 festival selections, and events organized within the school are also extremely popular. The 2019 edition of 3iS Fest (in Paris) drew an audience of over 1,000 people from the business community and wider public.
At 3iS, we are committed to teaching the skillsets that employers look for, always adapting to this fast-moving market. Employability is the best measure of our students’ talents and the quality of our training: 87% of 3iS graduates find a job within a year of finishing their course.
Passion, creativity and excellence
3iS Paris
4 rue Blaise-Pascal
78990 ELANCOURT
+33 1 30 69 64 48
The sound director installs, regulates and maintains sound equipment for live use. He or she manages a team of technicians who help install and make changes to the set. As team leader, the sound director writes a technical file (technical data sheet, planning and budget) and is responsible for mixing in real time.
Working alongside the director, the script supervisor oversees the continuity of the motion picture during all stages of filming and production. They seek to maintain coherence between the scenes and ensure that what’s being filmed matches the written script. They are also responsible for keeping track of the film production unit’s daily progress.
Cinema, series, clip or advertisement, the scriptwriter creates stories to arouse viewers’ curiosity. Whether creating or adapting a story, the scriptwriter is a fully-fledged author who draws on multiple references, either literary or from everyday life. Working alone or as part of a team, the scriptwriter starts by drafting a synopsis (summary of the story) which develops into an increasingly detailed plot. The dialog continuity is therefore a very precise document indicating the plans for a scene, their duration, the positioning of the camera, and so on. In order to set the pace, the scriptwriter cuts the narrative into sequences that often correspond to a change of scenery, time or action. The scriptwriter may also write the dialogs for a film and is sometimes its director.
The first assistant director (AD) is the director’s right hand. They handle the logistics of running the set during production and are the liaison between the director and the rest of the crew. They create and manage the shooting schedule and shot lists, coordinating with all department heads.
The boomer is also known as the sound assistant and works with the chief sound operator during filming. He or she is responsible for placing the main microphone and works in all types of structure: studios, auditoriums, mobile units, sound trucks, film sets, concert halls, radio, television, etc.
There are a wide variety of sections of the entertainment industry that a Production Assistant may decide to work in. Film Production Assistants may serve on the set of a motion picture, running errands for Directors and Producers and informing Actors and Crew Members of their call times. They are integral to a shoot whether it’s for a film, TV show, music video, or commercial.
The editor plays a vital role in creating a documentary, a work of cinematic fiction or a report, guaranteeing the narrative coherence of the film while respecting its production style. The editor’s aim is to hold the spectator’s attention by selecting the best images from the film rushes. He or she organizes the elements, both images and sounds, which will create meaning and provides them with a dramatic narrative and construction. The editor works closely with the producer after filming. Editors increasingly use virtual audio-visual editing software such as AVID Media Composer and Premiere Pro.
Cinema, series, clip or advertisement, the scriptwriter creates stories to arouse viewers’ curiosity. Whether creating or adapting a story, the scriptwriter is a fully-fledged author who draws on multiple references, either literary or from everyday life. Working alone or as part of a team, the scriptwriter starts by drafting a synopsis (summary of the story) which develops into an increasingly detailed plot. The dialog continuity is therefore a very precise document indicating the plans for a scene, their duration, the positioning of the camera, and so on. In order to set the pace, the scriptwriter cuts the narrative into sequences that often correspond to a change of scenery, time or action. The scriptwriter may also write the dialogs for a film and is sometimes its director.
The sound designer is a combination of composer, acoustician and sound engineer and produces background noise, sound effects and music on demand according to precise specifications.
The video operations technician may work in a variety of environments: on set, in a natural outdoor setting, or in a television studio control room. The video operations technician installs the shooting equipment, adjusts the projectors and spotlights, and ensures that a live TV program is appearing on screen. They also videorecord sequences, manage equipment maintenance and take part in technical installation and investment projects.
In the studio, the sound technician is the engineer’s assistant. Their role involves preparing for the session: setting up instruments, greeting the artistes, installing the microphone kit, cabling and testing. In the booth, they configure the console and recording software.