Videography Courses

Learn video production on our hands-on courses in London. A professional videographer teaches you the essentials of camera, lighting and composition.

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Class size Up to 8 in London, or up to 6 live online
Support 28 days of helpdesk support
Cancellation 7 day cancellation
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Video Production and Editing

From £699 + VAT

Three day Private options

Learn video production and editing from the ground up on this three-day beginner course.

Covering shoot planning, shot types, framing, lighting, on-location interviewing and a complete editing workflow in Premiere Pro — you'll plan, film and deliver a finished edit by day three.

Plan your shoot and prepare a location checklist
Frame shots and apply lighting techniques on set
Capture clean audio and minimise background noise
Edit your footage professionally in Premiere Pro
Export finished video for web and social platforms

"Was really informative and useful, gave lots of clear examples at every stage"
The Goldsmiths' Company - 1 September 2026 - With Matt
"Course content, examples, tips and explanation of terms"
1 September 2026 - With Matt
"Well organised, super friendly on arrival, and made to feel welcome straight away. Teaching fab - knowledgeable and effective - and split into just right sized bites. THANK YOU X"
1 September 2026 - With Matt
"Organizing the course; ensuring that everyone is on the same page and answering the questions of students promptly."
FSC - 1 July 2026 - With James
"Very professional and knowledgable trainer who is very patient and helpful for everyone. Took us through Adobe Premiere extensively and has allowed me to develop effectively."
Natural Resources Wales - 1 July 2026 - With James
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Filming and Editing Interviews

From £449 + VAT

Two day Private options

Learn to film and edit professional video interviews on this two-day practical course.

Covering camera setup, framing, lighting, audio recording, directing your subject and a complete editing workflow in Premiere Pro — suitable for corporate, documentary and social media content creators.

Configure your camera for interview shooting
Set up lighting for a polished on-screen look
Record clean audio with the right equipment
Direct your subject for a confident performance
Edit your interview to a professional finish

"Very informative and interactive. Opportunity to do anything and everything that is required individually."
Salto Systems - 17 September 2026 - With Vince
"Lots of interesting clips offering various issues to fix and learn. Fun and informative."
23 July 2026 - With Vince
"Good at explaining the step by step process of editing."
23 July 2026 - With Vince
"Free coffee in the morning is great. Also the workspaces are great."
23 July 2026 - With Vince
"Course structure and pace was perfect. I learnt a lot without feeling overwhelmed at any point"
University College London - 23 July 2026 - With Vince
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Digital Video Camera Techniques

From £349 + VAT

One day Private options

Master your DSLR or mirrorless camera for video on this practical one-day course.

Covering manual settings, shot composition, three-point and natural lighting, audio recording with correct mic positioning and a live interview shoot — ideal for anyone who wants to capture professional-quality footage.

Choose the right kit and build a pre-shoot checklist
Control exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO
Frame and compose shots with confidence
Set up three-point and natural lighting
Record clean audio with the right microphone

"A range of knowledge and useful scenarios re-created to test real world filming. Useful try outs of trainers camera and equipment too."
PMI - 16 September 2026 - With Vince
"Taking time to explain things and answer any questions to help expand knowledge within the session"
STEP CONNECT2 - 28 August 2026 - With James
"Very clear delivery of inormation with very engaging learning"
22 May 2026 - With Vince
"Very helpful course, knowledgable instructor and good value for money."
22 May 2026 - With Vince
"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 shooting for different environments and content."
Elizabeth Scarlett - 22 May 2026 - With Vince
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Filming With A Smartphone

From £349 + VAT

One day Private options

Learn professional smartphone video techniques on this practical one-day course.

Covering kit, phone setup and third-party apps, manual settings, audio with an external microphone, natural and three-point lighting, and interview composition — principles apply to any iOS or Android device.

Choose the right kit and plan your shoot
Configure your phone settings for video
Apply manual settings for exposure and focus
Record clean audio with an external microphone
Light and compose professional-looking interviews

"Friendly team. Good on site facilities. Trainer friendly and knowledgeable"
Popeyes - 14 October 2026 - With Simon
"Very well organised, Simon was v well informed."
Popeyes - 14 October 2026 - With Simon
"The information was really useful and clearly communicated with hands on practice which made was really handy to put into practice"
Malta Tourism Authority - 7 August 2026 - With James
"Explanations were simple and easy to understand."
Parliament - 7 August 2026 - With James
"Very clear and patient lessons. Very well organised. I learnt a huge amount of useful stuff"
7 August 2026 - With James
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Shooting Video with a DSLR

From £449 + VAT

Two day Private options

Learn to shoot and edit professional video with your DSLR on this two-day practical course.

Covering camera setup, manual settings, composition, three-point lighting, audio recording and a complete editing workflow in Premiere Pro — you'll shoot a real interview and deliver a finished edit.

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

"Matt is an excellent trainer with a good treaching manner and infinite patience"
12 August 2026 - With Matt
"Really informative, great learning resources, was most effective when we could be hands on."
National Theatre - 22 June 2026 - With James
"Very good overall, great information and well delivered by James"
22 June 2026 - With James
"James was great, really friendly and helpful and answered all of my questions. The course was pitched exactly right for my current skillset."
University Of Leeds - 20 November 2025 - With James
"Excellent, accessible and well-explained walkthrough. Really enjoyed it! Thanks Matt!"
Immediate Media - 24 October 2025 - With Matt
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Storyboarding for Video and Animation

Two day Live online Private options

Learn to create professional storyboards for film, animation and advertising on this two-day course.

Covering visual storytelling principles, shot types, camera movement, script breakdown, workflow and digital storyboarding in Photoshop — ideal for creatives communicating visual ideas to clients and teams.

Apply the key principles of visual storytelling
Convey shot types, angles and camera movement
Break down a script into storyboard sequences
Work effectively and structure your workflow
Create and clean up digital storyboards in Photoshop

"Ben is a very friendly, kind, and supportive tutor. We worked together very well, and he tailored the course to my specific needs and goals. His guidance was clear, helpful, and engaging throughout. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great learning experience."
10 September 2026 - With Ben
"Variety of examples used. Good use of own experience."
Bank Of England - 23 January 2025 - With Neil
"High-energy, keeping us engaged and interested, the time flew by. Covered a whole range of different things in a short amount of time which was great. Very knowledgable and experienced."
Schroders - 16 December 2019 - With Neil
"Neil was very open to everyone's ideas and shared lots of his skills with us. I left the course feeling like I'd learnt a great deal in just 2 days."
Schroders - 16 December 2019 - With Neil
" Neil was an excellent teacher. He is such a talented and enthusiastic person. Myself and my colleagues enjoyed the two day course. We were kept busy the whole time and learnt a great deal. Thank you, Neil"
Schroders - 16 December 2019 - With Neil
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Risk Assessments for Film and TV Productions

Two day Private options

Learn to carry out professional risk assessments for film and TV productions on this two-day practical course.

Covering risk assessment principles, conducting location recces, hazard identification, the hazard table, implementing countermeasures and creating an industry-standard template — essential for anyone planning and managing location shoots.

Explain why risk assessments matter on set
Conduct a location recce and identify hazards
Complete an industry-standard risk assessment
Problem-solve and apply countermeasures
Share and document assessments correctly

"Very strong knowledge of industry, and experience of risk"
10 September 2026 - With Matt
"Brilliant experience and well prepared and explained."
10 September 2026 - With Matt
"Matt was absolutely amazing, thorough and provided great explanation for everything"
10 September 2026 - With Matt
"Really useful to get an insight into how film and photo Risk Assessments can apply to our workplace. It worked well that it was just the two of us with the trainer which made the course completely bespoke. We will be using with a complete Assessment that we can apply to our work."
16 March 2026 - With Matt
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Discover the techniques used by professional videographers to capture high quality footage. Join our hands-on classes in London and learn the essentials of camera operation and video production.

Our expert tutors will walk you through camera settings, lighting techniques, and composition so you can get the best shot. Whether you’re looking to shoot an interview or film a documentary our tutors will help you get the most out of your DSLR or Mirrorless camera.

With our small class sizes, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned and receive one-on-one guidance during the session.

Need some advice deciding which course is best for you? Call an expert learning adviser on 020 7407 8880. Private and custom courses are also available.

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Train at our Islington centre in a class of up to eight. Ask the trainer anything, as often as you need.

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Live online

The same course, taught live over Zoom in a class of up to six. You'll need your own computer and software.

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Team training

Private courses for your team, at our centre, at your office or live online. We can build the day around your own files and brand.

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Friendly team. Good on site facilities. Trainer friendly and knowledgeable

Very well organised, Simon was v well informed.

Very informative and interactive. Opportunity to do anything and everything that is required individually.

A range of knowledge and useful scenarios re-created to test real world filming. Useful try outs of trainers camera and equipment too.

Very strong knowledge of industry, and experience of risk

Matt was absolutely amazing, thorough and provided great explanation for everything

Was really informative and useful, gave lots of clear examples at every stage

Very well explained and super welcoming

Course content, examples, tips and explanation of terms

Taking time to explain things and answer any questions to help expand knowledge within the session

Very informative and clear teaching

Matt is an excellent trainer with a good treaching manner and infinite patience

The information was really useful and clearly communicated with hands on practice which made was really handy to put into practice

Explanations were simple and easy to understand.

Very clear and patient lessons. Very well organised. I learnt a huge amount of useful stuff

Organisation. Really enjoy this course, I improved my skills, and for me have been really good the lighting and phone set up tools.

Greta at practical examples.

Lots of interesting clips offering various issues to fix and learn. Fun and informative.

Good at explaining the step by step process of editing.

Free coffee in the morning is great. Also the workspaces are great.

Course structure and pace was perfect. I learnt a lot without feeling overwhelmed at any point

All topics covered in the course were all relevant and were easily applicable to various working environments.

Answering any questions that were asked to an understandable level. Great tutor, very knowledgeable.

Organizing the course; ensuring that everyone is on the same page and answering the questions of students promptly.

Very informative, clear and helpful.

Very good course, thank you.

Really informative, great learning resources, was most effective when we could be hands on.

Very good overall, great information and well delivered by James

There were lots of examples applicable to my practice and plenty of opportunities to ask further questions.

Personable and knowledgeable trainer

Very clear delivery of inormation with very engaging learning

Very helpful course, knowledgable instructor and good value for money.

This course was really informative, I really enjoyed the practical elements that helped me understand the theory.

Showing examples of different shops and helping with the camera functions.

Everything. Really informative and helpful.

Thoroughly comprehensive course - well tailored to our needs. Practical and thought-provoking. Excellent.

Excellent knowledge and teaching style.

Practical examples and letting use learn ourselves.

Demonstration and allowing us to practice

Great to learn about the video settings on the iphone eg 4k etc

Was very detailed and a great insight into filming. We were able to ask lots of questions which were answered very well.

Thorough and engaging

Detailed explanation even though we added a lot of sections to cover. Friendly and answered all of our questions.

Easy to understand even though it's a lot of information, was still engaging

Matt was very friendly and made the training applicable to our team's needs

Very knowledgeable and very engaging throughout the course.

Really clear demos and slides to follow. A lot of ground covered but was super interesting and engaging.

Clear Capcut tutorial, great at answering questions

Really digestible with great real world examples.

Very accessible - demystified the process of filming and editing which is hugely useful for me.

Venue/facilities friendly and open instructor

Applying the info to our own contexts and devices was really helpful. Small class size was good and not at all intimidating.

Everything was explained very clearly and slowly - good for a range of knowledge bases

Lovely teacher, really easy communication and very friendly

Very knowledgeable with a lot of experience. Will certainly recommend.

The course was in depth but not over complicated so those new to the topic could understand and follow along easy.

All great, very useful

The trainer was very helpful and provided good exercise examples. I also enjoyed the lunch, drinks and snacks available.

Really engaging trainer, relevant examples, very friendly environment.

Brilliant teaching, well organised course, venue is superb. Shoutout to Teacher Simon for all help and support.

Brilliant teaching, perfect slides with examples. Everything was clear.

James was great, really friendly and helpful and answered all of my questions. The course was pitched exactly right for my current skillset.

Very knowledgeable and friendly

Very clear and competent delivery. Good range of theory and practical learning. Lighthearted and friendly.

Easy registration, friendly staff. Good use of facilities. Knowledgable trainer.

Excellent, accessible and well-explained walkthrough. Really enjoyed it! Thanks Matt!

Refreshing! and answering personalised queries.

Comprehensive and tailored sessions which allowed for questions and moved at a suitable pace without feeling overloaded - thanks, Matt

Good pace and good mix of theory and practical.

Explaining everything really well! Felt like I learnt more than the two days I got on my MA doc course

Excellent knowledge from Matt and range of experiences to lead the course. Brilliant training facility, well equipped.

Good environment and friendly staff. I found the course quite interesting and the trainer is really nice and patient.

Everything was brilliant as always. Simon was an excellent trainer, really knowledgeable and helpful.

Very helpful course and will be using everything I learnt at my job going forwards!

Making sure that everyones goals for the course and day were met

Explaining things in an easy to understand format

Really easy to understand and very engaging

Explanation of technical attributes needed

Explaining everything in detail - really enjoyed the theory behind it all

Very useful, well put together and a fun day

Very easy to ask questions, down to earth, feel better equipped to suggest and shoot on an iPhone.

Teacher was great and very patient with us

Manageable amount of information for the subject. Good practice.

Simon was very professional and helpful. His knowledge was very in depth to allow me to tailor to my training needs.

The course was just what I needed to enable me to work in this new role at my job. Very precise and detailed.

A great overall experience and well paced course! Structure was great.

Very well organised and the trainer was extremely knowledgeable

Answering all our questions, making it interesting/ engaging/ easy to understand throughout

Everything, course was really good, and engaging and the venue and food were great

The days were the right amount of time. The training was a good pace with plenty of time for questions. Easy to follow. Trainer was very good.

Very thorough course, well presented. I learnt a lot!

Fantastic day learning about filming on a smartphone. Really couldn't fault anything - and the location is absolutely beautiful.

Excellent at explaining everything

Friendly trainers and staff, excellent ambience

Great sized classes, good pace of learning and learning structure. Incredibly informative and overall great environment.

Excellent from beginning to end - great communication, warm welcome and excellent course. Thanks for a great day.

Personal 1-2-1. Adjusting course delivery to individual needs

Matt was really great at answering a tonne of questions and great at explaining things clearly

Great training, learning was very fun

Examples and knowledge as well as tips and tricks that are useful for our particular experiences

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You're moving into a new field and need the practical skills it asks for.

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You know the theory. A practical course and a certificate of attendance show employers you can do the work.

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Filming With A Smartphone 14 October 2026 · In Person · Public

Friendly team. Good on site facilities. Trainer friendly and knowledgeable

AB Popeyes

Filming With A Smartphone 14 October 2026 · In Person · Public

Very well organised, Simon was v well informed.

GE Popeyes

Filming and Editing Interviews 17 to 18 September 2026 · In Person · Public

Very informative and interactive. Opportunity to do anything and everything that is required individually.

TG Salto Systems

Digital Video Camera Techniques 16 September 2026 · In Person · Private team training

A range of knowledge and useful scenarios re-created to test real world filming. Useful try outs of trainers camera and equipment too.

WE PMI

Risk Assessments for Film and TV Productions 10 to 11 September 2026 · In Person · Private team training

Very strong knowledge of industry, and experience of risk

Risk Assessments for Film and TV Productions 10 to 11 September 2026 · In Person · Private team training

Brilliant experience and well prepared and explained.

Risk Assessments for Film and TV Productions 10 to 11 September 2026 · In Person · Private team training

Matt was absolutely amazing, thorough and provided great explanation for everything

Storyboarding for Video and Animation 10 to 11 September 2026 · Online · Private team training

Ben is a very friendly, kind, and supportive tutor. We worked together very well, and he tailored the course to my specific needs and goals. His guidance was clear, helpful, and engaging throughout. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great learning experience.

Video Production and Editing 1 to 3 September 2026 · In Person · Public

Was really informative and useful, gave lots of clear examples at every stage

KH The Goldsmiths' Company

Video Production and Editing 1 to 3 September 2026 · In Person · Public

Course content, examples, tips and explanation of terms

Video Production and Editing 1 to 3 September 2026 · In Person · Public

Well organised, super friendly on arrival, and made to feel welcome straight away. Teaching fab - knowledgeable and effective - and split into just right sized bites. THANK YOU X

Digital Video Camera Techniques 28 August 2026 · In Person · Public

Taking time to explain things and answer any questions to help expand knowledge within the session

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Videography Courses

Video Production and Editing

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Filming and Editing Interviews

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Digital Video Camera Techniques

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Filming With A Smartphone

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Shooting Video with a DSLR

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Storyboarding for Video and Animation

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Risk Assessments for Film and TV Productions

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