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Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies | Training Course

Master directing and editing movies. Let our trainers show you how to optimise your video production workflow and create professional standard films.

3 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

Understanding the essentials of film directing and storytelling, enabling you to craft compelling narratives for any audience.
How to plan and organise a movie production, empowering you to manage shoots efficiently and stay on schedule.
Exploring camera techniques and shot composition, helping you capture visually engaging footage that supports your creative vision.
How to direct actors and crew on set, enabling you to communicate your ideas clearly and achieve professional results.
Learning the basics of video editing software, helping you assemble, trim and enhance your footage with confidence and skill.
How to apply sound, music and effects to your edits, empowering you to create a polished and immersive viewing experience.
Mastering the workflow from concept to final cut, enabling you to deliver high-quality projects and impress clients or employers.
How to troubleshoot common production and editing challenges, helping you work more efficiently and improve your filmmaking outcomes.

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We can tailor this course to you

If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.

Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies

The course was well structured, clear and in a comfortable setting. The tutoring was exceptional.
Dot2Dot
June 2025
Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies

The trainer's knowledge of the program was amazing.
Hastoe Housing
June 2025
Digital Video Introduction - Shooting and Editing

An excellent course.
Vodafone Ltd
July 2025
Tony was very good and patient with us, we learnt a lot and enjoyed the course.
Morris Homes
July 2025
The best two days training I have ever had. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Surrey Heath Borough Council
June 2025
Our needs and expectations were surpassed.
FSL Aerospace
June 2025
Great training session on Adobe Firefly uses. Really insightful day!
Colchester Institute
June 2025
I cannot recall meeting a trainer with the combination of teaching skill and subject knowledge that you showed this week. The time I spent learning FileMaker properly was so worth the money and time!
Trinitas Consulting
June 2025
Our trainer explained the complexities of the program in a clear and accessible way. He was patient, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.
Barnett Waddingham
August 2025
Excellent training. Our trainer was endlessly patient with questions and did not press on until we had understood the answer. We covered everything needed to produce effective video posts in one day.
Office for Students
June 2025
My Figma course was great, definitely feel more confident and can even create great prototypes in it with no issues. Would recommend to anyone struggling to understand how Figma works!
Cancer Research
June 2025
Probably the best course I have been on. Very thorough and entertaining.
Cancer Research UK
June 2025
A huge thank you to the whole team at Transmedia - everyone we dealt with was extremely helpful and highly responsive with any queries we had. We felt like we were in safe hands from start to finish.
Cambridge University Press
June 2025
Our trainer was amazing. The course was very well structured, and a nice amount of time was given to each task. Looking forward to the next one!
House of Commons
July 2025
We had a fantastic session with Tony focused on designing for print. Tony tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.
Rebecca F
June 2025

Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies

The course was well structured, clear and in a comfortable setting. The tutoring was exceptional.
Dot2Dot
June 2025
Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies

The trainer's knowledge of the program was amazing.
Hastoe Housing
June 2025
Digital Video Introduction - Shooting and Editing

An excellent course.
Vodafone Ltd
July 2025
Tony was very good and patient with us, we learnt a lot and enjoyed the course.
Morris Homes
July 2025
The best two days training I have ever had. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Surrey Heath Borough Council
June 2025
Our needs and expectations were surpassed.
FSL Aerospace
June 2025
Great training session on Adobe Firefly uses. Really insightful day!
Colchester Institute
June 2025
I cannot recall meeting a trainer with the combination of teaching skill and subject knowledge that you showed this week. The time I spent learning FileMaker properly was so worth the money and time!
Trinitas Consulting
June 2025
Our trainer explained the complexities of the program in a clear and accessible way. He was patient, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.
Barnett Waddingham
August 2025
Excellent training. Our trainer was endlessly patient with questions and did not press on until we had understood the answer. We covered everything needed to produce effective video posts in one day.
Office for Students
June 2025
My Figma course was great, definitely feel more confident and can even create great prototypes in it with no issues. Would recommend to anyone struggling to understand how Figma works!
Cancer Research
June 2025
Probably the best course I have been on. Very thorough and entertaining.
Cancer Research UK
June 2025
A huge thank you to the whole team at Transmedia - everyone we dealt with was extremely helpful and highly responsive with any queries we had. We felt like we were in safe hands from start to finish.
Cambridge University Press
June 2025
Our trainer was amazing. The course was very well structured, and a nice amount of time was given to each task. Looking forward to the next one!
House of Commons
July 2025
We had a fantastic session with Tony focused on designing for print. Tony tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.
Rebecca F
June 2025

This Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies course includes

Authorised Certificate
Lifetime support after your course
Course materials
Live Instructor-led training

Refreshments all day
Latest Mac or PC ready to go
Authorised Trainers
Hands-on exercises

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We offer Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Google Reviews

The trainer's knowledge of the program was amazing.

Hastoe Housing

June 2025

Course Outline for Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies

Introduction/Overview

Value of the moving image
Background/experiences from director

Working with the Camera

Working a camera from scratch
Including loading the battery, putting in the tape and labelling and carrying out a white balance, etc.

Shooting style

Hand held or tripod mounted techniques
Green screen

Emotional impact

Practicality of various camera shots
Close-ups, wide angles
Depth of field, crossing the line

Interview techniques

Shooting styles
Impact of a closed or open style
Getting the most from your interview

Location sound

Best sound practices;
Choosing a microphone
The common sense technique

Working with music

Emotional impact
Commercials Directing

Natural lighting techniques

Getting the basics right
The Dos and Don'ts

Storyboards

Importance of storyboarding
Planning/shotlist/logging
Board cutaways
Impact on the piece

Editing and Completing the Movie

Recap of the shoot
Capturing footage
Editing the footage

Fast Start to Directing and Editing Movies — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

Private One-to-One Training

One-to-one tuition tailored to your exact requirements. Your choice of duration, dates and content.

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Team Training for Companies

Group bookings provide you with the most cost-effective way to train your team.

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