What You'll Learn
Making videos is easier than ever before. We'll show you a step-by-step formula so you can immediately start making your own.
Part 1: Equipment
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The exact gear you should buy depending on your budget and goals.
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Learn how to use your camera, lights, microphones & gimbals.
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Bring your own equipment or use ours on the day.
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Understand what you need and don't need.
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The best affordable equipment on the market.
Part 2: Camera Settings
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DSLR camera training: learn the manual settings of your camera for the best quality footage.
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Achieve clean shots with the correct exposure, focus, depth of field and audio levels.
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Understand ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed and White Balance.
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Frame rates: learn how to shoot beautiful slow motion footage.
Part 3: Filming
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Practice filming a video on the day.
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Learn the formula for setting up an interview.
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The best techniques for getting the most out of your talent for your interviews.
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How to film “b-roll” footage to complement your interview.
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How to increase the quality of your videos by adding cinematic movements.
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Make boring shots look awesome using depth and different shot sizes.
Part 4: Lighting
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Learn how to use affordable LED panels to make your talent shine.
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How to make use of natural light.
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How to film in difficult lighting.
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Colour temperature.
Part 5: Sound
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How to record clean audio.
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How to use lapel microphones and wireless microphones systems.
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How to monitor your audio levels.
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Finding & selecting music for your videos.
Part 6: Editing
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Step-by-step walkthrough of the entire editing process using Adobe Premiere Pro or Filmora.
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Edit your interviews for effective storytelling.
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Learn the best file management systems for staying organised.
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Make your videos look professional with text, graphics and colouring.
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Learn the most efficient workflow to save hours editing.
Who This Course Is For
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Organisations & businesses who want to start using video content.
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You want someone to show you exactly how it's done.
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You want a course tailored to your equipment and needs.
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You want to learn in the quickest way possible.
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You want to use videos but not spend thousands on videographers.
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You want a valuable skill that you can benefit from long into the future.
Not at a workplace? Learn 1-1 via Zoom.
Our 1-1 online training is suitable for individuals outside of a workplace. The filming and editing training is 100% tailored to your goals and split into 3 x 2 hour sessions.
The 3-part structure allows you to practice between each session and focus on your ongoing requirements. This learning technique has proved highly successful with past students, and a flexible alternative to workplace training.
Why learn video?
Video is the most powerful way to communicate a message online. Organisations and businesses are seeing huge success
prioritising video content in 2023.
Thankfully, making videos is easier than ever before. You don't need to pay thousands to hire videographers. Our 1 day video course will leave you confident to create your own videos.
About Xavier
Xavier is a senior-school film & TV teacher and professional videographer. He is the founder of InFocus and our Brisbane & Sydney trainer.
In his 8 years of filmmaking, Xavier has made documentaries, travel films, music videos and marketing videos for brands such as The University of Queensland, Lorna Jane and Queensland University of Technology, and Boeing.
What we teach:
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How to film high-quality videos for your business or organisation.
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Exactly what equipment you need, and don't need, for your goals.
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How to edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro or Filmora.
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How to add music, text, graphics and colour to your videos.
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How to edit interviews and B-roll footage to tell a story.
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How to use microphones and lights.
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How to save money rather than hiring videographers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the videography courses run?
We come to your workplace for a full-day videography workshop. The video course is split half & half with filming and editing. In the morning we look at your equipment, learn camera skills and discuss your video strategy before we run a practice filming session. In the afternoon we edit together your footage using Adobe Premiere Pro or Filmora.
Do I need prior experience?
Our videography courses are entirely personalised to you. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have already started filming and editing, you’ll be guided through a step-by-step process suitable to your skill level. You don't need to worry if you haven't used a camera or edited before.
What else is included in your video making course?
We cover a lot of content on the day and want to ensure you're set-up to continue your video making journey. You'll be provided with access to our YouTube video editing tutorial with the exact workflow that we teach you in Adobe Premiere Pro or Filmora. You'll also be provided with a personalised cheatsheet document that includes everything that we covered in the video workshop and includes hand-picked tutorials to take your videos to the next level.
Can I use my own equipment?
Yes, you can bring your own smartphone or camera and we will teach you how to use it. We'll ask you to provide a complete list of your camera gear when booking your video course.
What if I don't have equipment?
If you don't currently own any equipment, no problem! We'll provide our own equipment for you to use on the day. This will help you decide what to purchase in the future. If you wish to invest in equipment before the workshop then get in touch for some recommendations. A tripod and microphone are two essential pieces of equipment to start with.
How do I book?
Our video workshops are run on a bookings basis. Simply book online to reserve a date of your choice. We'll ask you to provide some examples of the types of videos you'd like to create. The more context you provide the better we can personalise the day to you!
What requirements do I need at our workplace?
At your workplace we require a meeting room with a screen and HDMI connection to share our laptop. We'll also need WiFi and a suitable area to break off and practice filming interviews and b-roll footage.
How does the practice video work?
For the practice video we ask you to provide an idea for a short and simple video that is relevant to your team. We usually practice filming an interview and capturing 'b-roll' footage to supplement the interview.
What else do I require for the video workshop?
For the video editing we will learn on Adobe Premiere Pro or Filmora. You can download the 7-day free Premiere Pro trial prior to the workshop. Please check Adobe's recommended system requirements to ensure your laptop is suitable for editing. For filming you can either bring your smartphone or any camera that you already own. For larger groups it's best that everyone has their own device to capture footage.
What is the maximum group size?
8 people – this ensures all participants are getting the maximum value from our workshops. Please get in touch to discuss larger groups.
Do I need my own footage?
In the full-day videography course we will capture your own footage in the practice filming session. For the 1-1 video editing class (3 hrs) you can either bring your own footage or we'll use some stock footage provided by Adobe.
How do I pay?
Upon confirming a date you'll receive an invoice for payment 7 days after the workshop. You can pay online here.
Get in touch
Ready to start making your own videos? Let us know your requirements below.
Email: info@infocusworkshops.com
Call: 0421 902 487
