Shooting Video with a DSLR
Learn the essential skills and techniques to create professional videos using your DSLR camera. Discover how to optimise camera settings for video capture, use composition principles to frame your shots effectively, master basic lighting techniques and learn how to capture high-quality audio.
You will also learn essential video editing techniques using Adobe Premiere and optimise your finished video project for different platforms – broadcast, YouTube or social. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to shoot and edit professional-looking videos using your DSLR camera.
Please bring your camera with you to the course.
Master manual camera settings for video
Perfect shot composition and framing
Learn effective lighting techniques
Capture high-quality audio
Acquire essential video editing skillsIf 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.
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Jun - 1st Jul 25 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £100.00 | £399.00 + VAT | |
| 31st Jul - 1st Aug 25 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £70.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 26-27th Aug 25 | Tue-Wed | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £50.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 15-16th Sep 25 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £20.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 20-21st Oct 25 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 20-21st Nov 25 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 18-19th Dec 25 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 12-13th Jan 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 9-10th Feb 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 12-13th Mar 26 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 9-10th Apr 26 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 5-6th May 26 | Tue-Wed | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Jun 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
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
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
Correct shot composition for an interview
Best use of available space and backgrounds
Wide, medium and close-ups
Three-point lighting
Using a simple key-light
Using a reflector as a fill
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
Off-camera and to-camera interviews
How to shoot for easier editing
The video editing workflow with Premiere Pro
Understanding projects, sequences and clips.
Copying files from your memory cards
Importing single and multiple files and folders
Using bins and renaming clips
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
Rearranging and re-timing clips in the timeline
Copying and pasting clips
Mixing audio and changing volume over time
Cleaning bad audio with the Equalizer
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
Fixing common problems with the footage
Adding creative colour treatments
Basic Motion Controls
Working with logos and photographs
Making life simple with Presets
Web exports for YouTube, Facebook and more
Exporting for PC and MAC playback
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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