Camera Video Journalism Training Course

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CAMERA & VIDEO
JOURNALISM TRAINING COURSE

The optimal length for this course is two days. That leaves delegates with the minimum necessary to start shooting professional
content. Broadcasters wanting to train new V.J.s usually opt for the five day course.

5 Day
Course

Full length version of the course where we are able to watch and discuss a number of long form documentaries and really get an understanding of long form narrative structure.

3 Day
Course

A tighter version of the course losing one of the homework modules, ie one stage of the delegate development process. We also focus down on only a couple of documentaries to study.

2 Day
Course

A very condensed version of the course with little or no room to study any documentaries in full length and missing a couple of the delegate development exercises. But still a very effective course.

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CAMERA & VIDEO
JOURNALISM TRAINING COURSE

Course Summary

This is a generic two day camera training course which can be adapted and re-focussed to particular cameras (where possible). It covers both semi-automatic shooting for complete beginners, and moves up to full manual operation. The course balances technical and creative training, looking at framing and lighting as well as some editorial considerations that may effect how you shoot.
There are 3 and 5 day versions of this course. The longer versions allowing for shooting exercises to really hone the shooting and V.J. skills.

WHO’S IT FOR

This course is for both complete beginners as well as those already shooting but wanting to really consolidate their filming skills and understand video and DSLR cameras better.

OUTCOMES

Delegates will come away with a better understanding of how to operate a video camera, what shots to get, how to use natural light as well as set up a simple 3 head lighting kit. They will learn how to record better sound, what accessories are needed, how to approach a shoot and breakdown a scenario to film the correct shots needed for the edit. They’ll have learnt how to shoot professional broadcast quality interviews and how to best deal with the media afterwards.

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Syllabus

Day 1 Syllabus

Everyone is a film-maker these days so no excuses.
What’s the right camera for you and why. The things to consider.
What’s the right story for you and why. The things to consider.
What makes a good picture and why. Rule of thirds and interview framing.
Camera interface and basic operation
Automatic and manual – what’s the difference
Semi-automatic and manual focussing.
Depth of Field and focus aids
Exercise – shoot an interview.
How to approach a shoot, breaking it down into locations, sequences and shots. • Crossing the line
Exercise – shoot a sequence

Day 2 Syllabus

Sound and microphones, which is the right one for you and why.
Accessories to improve your shoot
Exposure, shutter speed, gain, N.D., white balance
Exercise – manual shooting practice
Lighting theory
Basic story treatment and how that should affect shooting style.
now what you’re shooting delivering – some basic tech spec and file type theory.
Using and understanding LOGs and profiles, if necessary
Mixing cameras and interesting deployment and work flow tricks.
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