Video Capture Fundamentals
Move from pointing a camera to planning a shoot.
Build the practical foundations of video production, from exposure and composition to lighting, audio and working through a shoot brief.
Who this is for
Beginners and aspiring videographers who want guided practice.
Format and availability
Proposed format: studio-based practical learning at 21 Dahlia Road.
Dates, fees and final teaching arrangements will be announced before enrolment opens.
Proposed learning outcomes
- Set up a camera safely.
- Choose exposure and framing deliberately.
- Capture useful coverage.
- Record an interview with considered light and sound.
- Organise footage for editing.
Proposed course outline
- Camera setup, exposure and equipment care.
- Composition, shot sizes, coverage and continuity.
- Lighting an interview and shaping available light.
- Audio recording and production roles.
- Guided shoot and project development.
- Final production review and constructive critique.
Your project
Plan and capture a short video, supported by a production brief and organised footage.
Before you begin
No prior production experience required. Bring a camera if available; equipment arrangements will be confirmed before enrolment. This course focuses on capture; detailed post-production is covered separately in Video Editing Fundamentals.
Register your interest
Tell us which course interests you, your experience and the equipment you use. Registering interest is an enquiry, not a paid booking or a reserved seat.