Video Production and Editing Course
Video Production and Editing Course
The course is practical throughout — by the end you'll have planned, filmed and edited a complete piece ready for broadcast, YouTube or social media. Please bring your camera.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Plan your shoot and prepare a location checklist
- Frame shots and apply lighting techniques on set
- Capture clean audio and minimise background noise
- Edit your footage professionally in Premiere Pro
- Export finished video for web and social platforms
If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
Please bring a camera with you, all other equipment will be provided. We'll be using Premiere Pro during the course, you need no previous experience to attend.
Who is this course for?
For complete beginners who want to learn the full video production workflow from shoot to finished edit. Please bring your own camera. Premiere Pro is used for editing — no prior experience needed.
Expert Trainers
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3rd Jul 26 | Wed-Thu-Fri | London Islington | Hurry - Two Places Left! | £899.00 | £200.00 | £699.00 + VAT | |
| 1-3rd Sep 26 | Tue-Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £899.00 | £100.00 | £799.00 + VAT | |
| 25-27th Nov 26 | Wed-Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £899.00 | £899.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3rd Jul 26 | Wed-Thu-Fri | London Islington | Hurry - Two Places Left! | £899.00 | £200.00 | £699.00 + VAT | |
| 1-3rd Sep 26 | Tue-Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £899.00 | £100.00 | £799.00 + VAT | |
| 25-27th Nov 26 | Wed-Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £899.00 | £899.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
1-3rd Jul 26 (Wed-Thu-Fri)
1-3rd Sep 26 (Tue-Wed-Thu)
25-27th Nov 26 (Wed-Thu-Fri)
Course Outline
Planning a shoot
What is the story and what footage will be appropriate?
Preparing for a shoot - a shortlist of things to take
Release forms and when you need to use them
Different types of shot
Framing shots
POVs (Points of View)
Considering eye-lines
Anticipating problems
Tripods and camera shake
Establishing a shot
Creating a context
Working with natural light
Tips for capturing movement
Panning shots
Preparing to shoot an interview on location
Planning an interview
How long do you have?
Research your subject
Planning questions in advance
Framing questions and eliciting answers
Questions to ask to create soundbites
Shooting interviews on location
Creating a context shot, or a background for the interview
Natural lighting vs artificial lighting
Working within time constraints
Shooting a piece to camera
Problems to avoid
Capturing audio
Different noise considerations when using an on camera mic or external mic
Recording sound
Working with background noise
Introduction to editing digital video
Shooting terminology
Understanding non-linear editing
Setting up a project
Adobe Premiere and its interface
Choosing preference settings
Working with bins
Transferring your footage from the camera to the desktop
Reviewing your footage and making editing decisions
Capturing and playing back digital video
Viewing and marking clips
Working with your story
Selecting footage to use
Creating a piece with a start, middle and end
Editing your footage in Premiere
Understanding the Timeline and the Canvas
Editing in the Timeline
Viewing edit points
Inserting clips
Deleting clips and gaps
Trimming, dragging and fine-tuning edit points
Editing for impact
Using the trim edit window
Adding video transitions
Adding Audio
Adjusting audio in the timeline
Editing sound clips
Creating voiceovers
Combining location recordings and voiceovers
Making audio-only edits
Applying audio transitions
Incorporating still images
Adding logos, maps, diagrams and other items
Incorporating still images
Animating still images
Working with titles
Adding titles
Animating titles
Finishing your project
Exporting your sequence and clips
Compression issues
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Video Production and Editing often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Graduates
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn Your Way
Face To Face
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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