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Digital Video Camera Techniques Course

Capture professional-quality video footage on this practical one-day camera techniques course.

Covers manual settings, composition, lighting and sound — then shoot a real interview.

Capture professional-quality video footage on this practical one-day camera techniques course. Covers manual settings, composition, lighting and sound — then shoot a real interview.

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Digital Video Camera Techniques training course

Digital Video Camera Techniques Course

Capture professional-quality video footage on this practical one-day camera techniques course.

You'll cover the technical theory behind video definition, frame rates and bit rates, how to build a pre-shoot checklist, how to manually control exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO, how to frame and compose shots effectively, how to set up three-point and natural lighting, and how to record clean audio with the right microphone positioning.

The day ends with a practical interview shoot, applying everything you've covered.

Please bring your camera.

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Course dates

Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
9 December 2026 Wed London Islington Available £399 £50 £349 + VAT
22 February 2027 Mon London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
19 April 2027 Mon London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
16 June 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
9 August 2027 Mon London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
8 October 2027 Fri London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
9 December 2026 Wed London Islington Available £399 £50 £349 + VAT
22 February 2027 Mon London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
19 April 2027 Mon London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
16 June 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
9 August 2027 Mon London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
8 October 2027 Fri London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
No online dates available at the moment.

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Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.

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9 December 2026

Wed

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
£50
You pay
£349 + VAT

22 February 2027

Mon

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

19 April 2027

Mon

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

16 June 2027

Wed

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

9 August 2027

Mon

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

8 October 2027

Fri

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

Course outline

1

Introduction

The 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

2

Using the Manual Camera Settings

Manually setting your camera's exposure

F-stops and aperture settings

Depths of field and when to use it

Shutter speed and its effects

Camera gain and how to avoid it

Balancing shutter speed, aperture and available light

Exposing a difficult subject

3

Shot Composition and Framing a Subject

Correct shot composition for an interview

Best use of available space and backgrounds

Wide, medium and close-ups

Examples of good/bad framing

4

Simple Camera Moves

The importance of a good tripod

Pans, tilts and zooms

How to use moves effectively

Holding a shot

5

Lighting Techniques

Three-point lighting

Using a simple key-light

Using a reflector as a fill

Ensuring correct colour balance

Using natural lighting

6

Working With Sound

Different types of microphone and which ones you need

Positioning your mic correctly

Getting good sound levels in your camera

Reducing ambient noise

7

Shooting an Interview

Framing basics

Basic interview techniques

The concept of The Line

Looking or not looking at the camera

Shooting reverses, noddies, 2-shots and pieces to camera

How to shoot for easier editing

Who is this course for?

For anyone who needs to shoot professional video footage — including marketers, journalists, content creators and communications professionals. Please bring your own camera.

247 Reviews
9.7/10 Satisfaction
98.8% Recommend

A range of knowledge and useful scenarios re-created to test real world filming. Useful try outs of trainers camera and equipment too.

Warren – 16 September 2026

Taking time to explain things and answer any questions to help expand knowledge within the session

Rhiann – 28 August 2026

Very clear delivery of inormation with very engaging learning

Annabelle – 22 May 2026

Very helpful course, knowledgable instructor and good value for money.

Ifan – 22 May 2026

Really organised - lots of information but in really easy to digest parts. Giving real-world tips to all of us individually, as we were all…

Emily – 22 May 2026

Very knowledgeable with a lot of experience. Will certainly recommend.

Henry – 13 February 2026

Amazing explanations of complex filming techniques, I was able to understand complicated concepts with ease thanks to the thoughtful layout…

Ben – 13 February 2026

Such a useful course. Last time I didn't have my camera yet so to come and understand how to apply go-to videographer approaches and settin…

Roberta – 16 January 2026

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