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Shooting Video with a DSLR Course

Shoot and edit professional video on your DSLR on this practical two-day course.

Covers manual camera settings, composition, lighting, audio and editing in Premiere Pro.

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Shooting Video with a DSLR course

Shooting Video with a DSLR Course

Shooting Video with a DSLR Course

Shoot and edit professional video on your DSLR on this practical two-day course. You'll cover video theory and technical settings, how to set up your camera for video mode, how to control exposure, aperture, ISO and white balance, how to frame and compose shots, how to set up lighting and record clean audio, and how to import, edit and export your footage using Adobe Premiere Pro.

By the end of the two days you'll have shot and edited a complete piece ready for broadcast, YouTube or social media. Please bring your camera.

Two Days

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Set up your DSLR correctly for video shooting
  • Control exposure, focus and white balance manually
  • Frame, compose and light your shots effectively
  • Capture clean, broadcast-quality audio
  • Import, edit and export footage in Premiere Pro

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You'll need to bring a DSLR camera with you, all other equipment will be provided. You need no previous experience to attend.

Who is this course for?

For marketers, content creators, journalists and communicators who want to shoot and edit professional video. Please bring your own DSLR camera. No prior experience required.

Course Dates

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
22-23rd Jun 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
12-13th Aug 26 Wed-Thu London Islington Available £549.00 £50.00 £499.00 + VAT
12-13th Oct 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
23-24th Nov 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
22-23rd Jun 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
12-13th Aug 26 Wed-Thu London Islington Available £549.00 £50.00 £499.00 + VAT
12-13th Oct 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
23-24th Nov 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No online dates available at the moment.
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Course Dates

22-23rd Jun 26 (Mon-Tue)


Location:London Islington

Places: Hurry - One Place Left!

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £100.00

You Pay: £449.00 + VAT

12-13th Aug 26 (Wed-Thu)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £499.00 + VAT

12-13th Oct 26 (Mon-Tue)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

23-24th Nov 26 (Mon-Tue)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Introduction

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

2

Using the manual camera settings

Setting up video mode and video settings

Setting up your cameras picture style

Getting correct shot exposure

Balancing aperture and ISO for best results

Setting the shutter speed for video

Setting a custom white-balance

3

Shot composition and framing a subject

Correct shot composition for an interview

Best use of available space and backgrounds

Wide, medium and close-ups

4

Lighting techniques

Three-point lighting

Using a simple key-light

Using a reflector as a fill

Using natural lighting

5

Working with sound

Different types of microphone and which ones you need

Positioning your mic correctly

Getting good sound levels in your camera

Reducing ambient noise

6

Shooting an interview

Framing basics

Basic interview techniques

Off-camera and to-camera interviews

How to shoot for easier editing

7

Introduction to Video Editing

The video editing workflow with Premiere Pro

Understanding projects, sequences and clips.

8

Importing and organising your footage

Copying files from your memory cards

Importing single and multiple files and folders

Using bins and renaming clips

9

Premiere Pro Basics

Creating a new sequence using the DSLR sequence presets

Previewing your clips in the Source Panel

Playback and marking shortcuts

Three-point and drag-and-drop editing

10

Editing in the Timeline

Rearranging and re-timing clips in the timeline

Copying and pasting clips

11

Working with audio

Mixing audio and changing volume over time

Cleaning bad audio with the Equalizer

12

Text and Titles with the Graphics Panel

Adding text and shapes to create a basic Lower Third

Working with logos and layers in the edit panel

Saving your designs as templates to save time

13

Colour Correction

Fixing common problems with the footage

Adding creative colour treatments

14

Resizing images and video

Basic Motion Controls

Working with logos and photographs

15

Exporting your project

Making life simple with Presets

Web exports for YouTube, Facebook and more

Exporting for PC and MAC playback

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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