What camera do I need for your filming courses?
The camera you need depends on which filming course you book. For our Shooting Video with a DSLR and Filming and Editing Interviews courses bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, for Video Production and Editing and Digital Video Camera Techniques courses bring any camera that can be set manually. We recommend bringing the camera you use at work. We provide the other equipment you need, including lights, microphones and tripods.
Which camera should you bring to each course?
9.8/10 from 258 reviews
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera to this course.
This two-day course covers camera operation and filming on the first day, followed by video editing in Premiere Pro on the second.
9.8/10 from 180 reviews
Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, medium format camera, or video and cinema camera.
This three-day course covers planning a shoot, filming footage and learning the basics of video editing in Premiere Pro.
Filming and Editing Interviews
9.7/10 from 272 reviews
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera to this course.
This two-day course covers filming and editing interviews.
Digital Video Camera Techniques
9.7/10 from 247 reviews
Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, medium format camera, or video and cinema camera.
This one-day course focuses on camera operation and filming techniques.
Our classes run with up to 8 people in London at our training centre in Highbury. After the course, you receive 28 days of email helpdesk support for questions about the topics covered in the course outline.
If you're looking for further training in video editing, we also offer video training courses in software including After Effects, Audition, CapCut, and DaVinci Resolve.
What are manual settings?
Manual settings allow you to control exposure, focus and white balance when filming. This helps you manage changes in brightness, keep your subject in focus and adjust the colour balance.
On many cameras, you can access manual controls using the M setting or through the video settings menu. The exact steps depend on your camera model.
Manual exposure settings can help prevent unwanted brightness changes when you move between areas with different lighting. For example, you can keep exposure consistent while filming across a room.
Aperture controls how much light enters the lens and affects depth of field. Depending on your lens and camera setup, a wider aperture can help blur the background behind your subject.
Depending on the course, you may learn to adjust aperture, ISO, shutter speed, white balance and focus manually. Learning these settings helps you control exposure, focus and colour when filming for work, websites and social media.
FAQs
Can I borrow a camera for the course?
Yes, if you don't have access to a suitable camera, we can arrange for a camera to be available for you to use during the session. The type of cameras we have available are DSLRs or mirrorless. Availability is limited, so contact our team in advance if you need to borrow a camera. There is no charge to use one of our cameras during the course.
Should I buy a camera before I book?
You don't necessarily need to purchase a camera before booking our courses.
If you haven't purchased a camera yet, you can borrow one of our cameras during the course. During the course our tutor can advise which camera would be best for you to buy based on your requirements.
If you are planning to buy a camera before the course the most important things to consider are your budget, who will use it, and what type of content you will film.
Can I use my phone instead?
If you're planning to shoot content on a phone our one-day Filming With A Smartphone course teaches you how to film using an iPhone or Android phone. If you're attending this course please bring your phone and charger. This course has an average score of 9.5/10 from 379 reviews.
Can I bring a camcorder or compact digital camera?
Some camcorders and compact cameras may not be suitable if they lack the manual controls needed for the course. Please check your model's video settings before booking.
Check whether your camera lets you adjust exposure, focus and white balance when recording video. If you are unsure, send the model name to our team before booking.
Can I attend online?
No, our filming courses are only available as in-person classes. Our courses are practical, with hands-on filming exercises using your camera. If you aren't able to travel to our training centre in London these courses can be booked as private training which can be delivered at your workplace, please contact our team for a quotation and to check if we can send a tutor to your location.
