This course is aimed at people who want to get a good working knowledge of cameras (DSLR, camcorders, smartphones) to produce good video with any camera. It includes modules on interviews as well as visual story telling.
It does not include Video Editing. If you are interested in editing your videos you might be interested in the more complete Filmmaking course.
The Video Production course can be attended online or in-person.
In-person: London SW11, 10:00-17:00
2024
- March 9-10
- June 29, 30
- November 9, 10
2025
- March 1, 2
Online: on Zoom, 15:00-18:30 London time
2024
- March 4, 5, 6, 7
- June 24, 25, 26, 27
- November 4, 5, 6, 7
2025
- February 24, 25, 26, 27
SESSION 1
Intro to Smartphone Filming
Smartphone as a camera kit: potentials and limitations
Setting up your phone
Filming with Smartphones
In-built apps: best settings and good practices
Controlling Focus and Exposure
Shooting selfies and framing ‘talking heads’
Recording sound with a phone
How to achieve 'radio quality' audio
Microphone: different types for different uses
External recording devices
Accessories and software
Grip Equipment: frames, clamps, tripods, gimbals
Lighting tips
SESSION 2
Principles of video production
Manual settings vs Automatic Settings
Focal Length
Focus, Iris, Shutter speed, ISO
Video Interview
How to approach video interviews
Framing a ‘talking head’
Best practices in setting up interviews
Aesthetic conventions: eyeline
Filming a talking head Practical Exercise
SESSION 3
Practice: filming a talking head
'View and crit': workshop analysis of 'talking head' exercise (60 min)
Filming to edit
What is a "shot"?
Jump cuts and B-roll
Framing principles and moving shots: tracking, pan, tilt
B-roll practical exercise
SESSION 4
Exercise Review: B-roll
'View and crit': workshop analysis of B-roll' exercise
Filming indoor/outdoor
Lighting
Light temperature and white balance
Principles of 3 and 4 point lighting
Conclusions and Q&A
Grip and permissions
Grip equipment
Tripods, monopods, gimbals
Permissions
mobirise.com software