MEDIA TRAINING
Learn To Shoot Like A Pro
With over 15 years of media experience behind us, we have the ability to train individuals or large groups to become competent camera operators, vision mixers, producers, equipment setup including installations etc. We can help purchase media equipment(s) to best suit your organizational needs
Public Courses
We offer small class sizes so you get the maximum amount of trainer time possible. You attend with delegates from other companies and organisations, a great and cost efficient way to learn, Discounts are also available for group bookings.
Private Courses
We also offer one to one tuition or a private group with just your colleagues. Your choice of duration, content and location. We can train at one of our centres, onsite or wherever you are located. We offer a free consultation service.
WE OFFER COURSES IN PHOTOGRAPY, VIDEOGRAPHY, AERIAL (DRONE) FILMING
We offer 1 and 2 day weekend courses including pratical sessions at Click 'n' Create Studios
Level 1
Beginners - Intermediate (1 day)
Course Outline
Getting to know the camera
Camera Basics
Knowing the buttons
Using Autofocus
Zooming controls
Using Auto Exposure
Recording media
Camera settings
Turning off auto exposure
Aperture / Iris and f-stops
Shutter speed and its effects
White Balance
Exposing a difficult subject
Camera gain
Focusing rightly
Sound
Level 1
Beginners - Intermediate (1 day)
Course Outline
Framing a subject
Framing basics
Framing your subject
Wide, medium and close-ups
Examples of good/bad framing
Single camera Operation
The importance of a good tripod
Pans, tilts and zooms
How to use moves effectively
Holding a shot
Others
Understanding terminologies
Understanding Error Messages
Good maintenance culture
One camera operation
Level 2
Beginners - Intermediate (2 days)
Course Outline
Lighting techniques
Using a simple key-light
Using a reflector as a fill
Three point lighting
Correct colour balance
Using natural lighting
Working with sound
Using close mics
Right sound levels
Using directional mics
Setting sound correctly
Choices (Pros / Cons)
DSLR v ENG
Tripod v Monopod
When to use handheld
Shooting an interview
The concept of The Line
Rule Of Thirds
Depth of field
Lighting
Sound levels
2-shots / pieces to camera
Shooting an Event (concert etc)
Event coverage techniques
Advanced Shot Composition
Advanced camera techniques
Multi-camera Setups
Using a multi input mixer
Choosing the right shot
Shooting for easier editing
Avoiding common mistakes
Troubleshooting
Level 1
Beginners - Intermediate (1 day)
Aerial Filming (Drone) - Course Outline
Getting to know the Drone
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Drone Basics
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Knowing the buttons
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Safety Precautions
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Before Take - off
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Drone Setup
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Using Autofocus
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Using Auto Exposure
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Recording media
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Whilst in the air
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Landing safely
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Emergency landing
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Warning signals
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Advanced Techniques
