28th Aug 26
Fri
Capture professional-quality video footage on this practical one-day camera techniques course.
Covers manual settings, composition, lighting and sound — then shoot a real interview.
Capture professional-quality video footage on this practical one-day camera techniques course. Covers manual settings, composition, lighting and sound — then shoot a real interview.
Capture professional-quality video footage on this practical one-day camera techniques course.
You'll cover the technical theory behind video definition, frame rates and bit rates, how to build a pre-shoot checklist, how to manually control exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO, how to frame and compose shots effectively, how to set up three-point and natural lighting, and how to record clean audio with the right microphone positioning.
The day ends with a practical interview shoot, applying everything you've covered.
Please bring your camera.
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Aug 26 | Fri | London Islington | Hurry - Two Places Left! | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 1st Oct 26 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 9th Dec 26 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 22nd Feb 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 19th Apr 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 16th Jun 27 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 9th Aug 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Aug 26 | Fri | London Islington | Hurry - Two Places Left! | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 1st Oct 26 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 9th Dec 26 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 22nd Feb 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 19th Apr 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 16th Jun 27 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 9th Aug 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
Private & team training
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
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Private & team training
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
The basic technical theory about video definition, frame rates and bit-rates
Advice on what equipment you might need to purchase
Building a pre-shoot checklist
Manually setting your camera's exposure
F-stops and aperture settings
Depths of field and when to use it
Shutter speed and its effects
Camera gain and how to avoid it
Balancing shutter speed, aperture and available light
Exposing a difficult subject
Correct shot composition for an interview
Best use of available space and backgrounds
Wide, medium and close-ups
Examples of good/bad framing
The importance of a good tripod
Pans, tilts and zooms
How to use moves effectively
Holding a shot
Three-point lighting
Using a simple key-light
Using a reflector as a fill
Ensuring correct colour balance
Using natural lighting
Different types of microphone and which ones you need
Positioning your mic correctly
Getting good sound levels in your camera
Reducing ambient noise
Framing basics
Basic interview techniques
The concept of The Line
Looking or not looking at the camera
Shooting reverses, noddies, 2-shots and pieces to camera
How to shoot for easier editing
For anyone who needs to shoot professional video footage — including marketers, journalists, content creators and communications professionals. Please bring your own camera.
Very clear delivery of inormation with very engaging learning
Very helpful course, knowledgable instructor and good value for money.
Really organised - lots of information but in really easy to digest parts. Giving real-world tips to all of us individually, as we were all…
Very knowledgeable with a lot of experience. Will certainly recommend.
Amazing explanations of complex filming techniques, I was able to understand complicated concepts with ease thanks to the thoughtful layout…
Such a useful course. Last time I didn't have my camera yet so to come and understand how to apply go-to videographer approaches and settin…
The trainer was very helpful and provided good exercise examples. I also enjoyed the lunch, drinks and snacks available.
Friendly, engaging, clear, targeted training
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