Overview
Now in its third successful year!
Do you want to stay ahead of the game and learn to shoot for broadcast with confidence? This highly respected, comprehensive training is an excellent opportunity to bolster your technical skillset in unscripted TV.
Taught by acclaimed, self-shooting producer/directors and series producers this course will teach delegates everything there is to know about shooting professionally, both technically, and how to make an editor smile…
At the end of the programme, trainees will have developed, shot and edited their own films / showreels.
The course will also teach the professional skills needed to work effectively with contributors and with teams, as well as key compliance, logistical and health and safety considerations. Plus, plenty of tips, tricks, and insights from our expert trainers.
In addition, delegates will have access to exclusive online masterclasses covering everything from career planning and development as an AP, to Duty of Care for both you and your contributors.
Who it's for
We’re looking to recruit 60 delegates based across the UK.
This programme is aimed at staff in unscripted TV with at least 2-3 years industry experience. The aim is to add another feather to trainees caps - to maximise employability and to help you pivot between roles.
This training programme will run across several regional cohorts. Please only apply for the one closest to where you live or intend to work:
London – 13/14 September / 27/28 September / 11/12 October – Applications close 5th September
Bristol – 8/9 November / 22/23 November / 6/7 December – Applications close 31st October
Belfast - 10/11 January / 24/25 January / 7/8 February - Applications close 2nd January
Glasgow - 7/8 March / 21/22 March / 11/12 Apr - Applications close 27th February
Manchester - 9/10 May / 23/24 May / 6/7 June - Applications close 1st May
Birmingham - 27/28 June / 11/12 July / / 25/26 July – Applications close 19th June
We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from Minority Ethnic Groups; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
The training is heavily funded by ScreenSkills, with an additional fee of £300 for participating.
There are bursaries available for those who require support. Please contact training@dvtalent.co.uk for any enquiries about these bursaries before or at the same time as submitting your application.
If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format, please email USF@screenskills.com
What it covers
Each course will involve 3 x weekends of face-to-face training, plus additional online sessions and masterclasses.
Weekend One
The programme begins by covering the basics and fundamentals of using the Sony FX9, the current broadcast camera of choice, including making the right lens choices, focus, exposure, framing, shot composition, depth of field, as well as getting up to speed on lighting and sound. There are plenty of practical exercises throughout.
Weekend Two
Here, technical skills will be put into action as trainees move into shooting for the edit, compelling storytelling, building sequences, interview techniques and observational filmmaking. This will be followed by an online edit producing masterclass. Supported again by numerous hands-on exercises.
Weekend Three
The in-person training culminates you shooting your own film, which will have been developed throughout. Please note that ideas for these will be required before the programme commences (supported by an online briefing and a chance to meet the trainers / cohort). Once edited, individual films will be reviewed by our trainers and showcased in an evening group screening, and a chance to say your goodbyes!
DV Talent is the UK’s leading training provider for professionals working in the television, film and digital media industries https://www.wedeveloptalent.co.uk/
The course is also supported by the Talent Manager and The Kit Room offering ongoing technical support to delegates.
