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Overview

An intensive one day workshop that will give you a solid grounding in the essentials of being a good self-shooting camera operator.  This course gives an overview of self- shooting, covering topics such as framing, crossing the line, key camera features, posture, choosing the right camera and filming actuality. 

Over the course of the day you will get an introduction of what is required to self-shoot through crucial theory and demonstrative examples. The workshop is ideal for researchers, assistant producers, producers, journalists and others looking to start self-shooting or improve their directing skills. 

 Please note - This is a beginners' course, giving a basic introduction to self-shooting. If you are wanting to shoot in earnest or learn how to use a camera for broadcast, please look at the more in-depth 2-day Shoot & Direct courses.  Please contact us to discuss if you are not sure which is the most suitable course for you. 

"The course was run really well. The theory section was clear and gave a good foundation. The course was much more practical than I anticipated, which was fantastic."

"I thought it was fantastic. Lily was brilliant, she managed to fit so much in at the same time as dispelling any worry or intimidation about using the camera and was really encouraging."

 

 

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