Master DSLR video shooting techniques for professional content creation, from camera settings to sound and editing workflows.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding DSLR video fundamentals, enabling confident capture decisions across resolution frame rate and compression for professional content optimisation.
- How to configure manual camera controls to balance exposure motion and colour accurately in demanding real-world shoots.
- Applying visual composition principles, helping structure interviews backgrounds and framing that strengthen narrative clarity and brand consistency.
- How to stabilise footage and use purposeful camera movement to improve watchability and reduce editing time at work.
- Understanding lighting and audio capture, empowering you to record clear interviews with simple setups that enhance workplace productivity.
- How to plan shoots for efficient editing workflows, for example capturing cutaways that speed delivery and content optimisation.
- Managing media organisation and delivery settings, enabling reliable publishing across platforms while avoiding quality issues.
This Shooting Video with a DSLR course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
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We offer Shooting Video with a DSLR 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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Course Outline for Shooting Video with a DSLR
Digital Video Capture Fundamentals for Professional Projects
- Understanding how modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras capture motion compared with stills and mobile video
- Interpreting resolution frame rate and compression choices for social marketing and corporate delivery
- Identifying quality risks early and recognising technical decisions that affect downstream editing
- Establishing a repeatable pre-shoot planning framework for professional reliability
Configuring DSLR Cameras for Controlled Video Results
- Activating video recording modes and configuring recording formats for consistency
- Balancing shutter speed aperture and ISO to control motion depth and exposure intentionally
- Managing colour accuracy through custom white balance and profile selection
- Controlling noise and highlight retention in mixed or challenging lighting environments
Visual Composition and Story-Led Framing Techniques
- Applying composition principles to guide attention and reinforce narrative intent
- Structuring interview coverage using complementary framing rather than isolated shots
- Selecting locations and backgrounds that support message tone and brand context
- Using perspective framing and subtle camera placement to influence viewer perception
Camera Stability and Purposeful Movement
- Understanding when camera movement enhances meaning rather than distracting the viewer
- Using tripods and basic supports to achieve stable professional footage
- Executing pans and tilts with intention control and edit-friendly pacing
- Holding shots appropriately to support clean cuts and transitions in post-production
Lighting for Realistic and Consistent Video Capture
- Interpreting light direction contrast and colour temperature in real environments
- Building simple interview lighting setups that create depth without complexity
- Using reflectors and modifiers to shape light economically
- Adapting natural light in offices and locations without compromising consistency
Recording Clean Dialogue and Practical Location Audio
- Prioritising audio capture as a core quality factor in professional video
- Comparing microphone types for interviews presentations and ambient recording
- Positioning microphones to maximise clarity while avoiding visual intrusion
- Setting recording levels safely and minimising environmental noise issues
Filming Interviews and Structured Content Efficiently
- Preparing contributors to appear confident and natural on camera
- Managing eye-line camera position and screen direction coherently
- Capturing noddies cutaways and alternate angles for flexible editing options
- Shooting sequences with post-production efficiency in mind
Understanding the Relationship Between Shooting and Editing
- Recognising how camera settings affect edit performance and export quality
- Understanding the end-to-end workflow from capture through delivery
- Planning footage to reduce correction and repair during editing
Managing and Organising Video Media Professionally
- Transferring media securely from cards to storage
- Structuring folders and naming conventions for efficient editing workflows
- Preparing footage for collaboration and future reuse
Editing DSLR Footage for Clear Communication
- Creating sequences aligned to DSLR capture settings
- Selecting and trimming clips efficiently for narrative clarity
- Rearranging footage to improve pacing and structure
Improving Audio During Editing
- Balancing dialogue and background sound for intelligibility
- Adjusting levels over time to maintain consistency
- Resolving common audio issues using built-in editing tools
Adding Text Graphics and Brand Elements
- Creating clean titles and lower thirds appropriate for professional content
- Working with logos shapes and layered graphics
- Reusing design elements consistently across multiple videos
Correcting Colour and Maintaining Visual Consistency
- Fixing exposure and colour balance issues from location shoots
- Applying restrained colour adjustments suitable for marketing and corporate content
- Maintaining consistency across shots from different conditions
Preparing Video for Publishing and Delivery
- Selecting export settings appropriate to platform and audience
- Preparing files for social platforms internal review and presentation
- Avoiding common playback and quality problems during delivery
FAQs about the Shooting Video with a DSLR course
Is this Shooting Video with a DSLR course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to shooting digital video with a DSLR or have been shooting digital video for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in shooting digital video with a DSLR. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Shooting Video with a DSLR course?
Our Shooting Video with a DSLR course is extremely interactive. You will be using using your DSLR camera and learning about digital video throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be inviting questions and supporting you through each step.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Shooting Video with a DSLR course?
For private classes in Shooting Video with a DSLR, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Shooting Video with a DSLR course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Shooting Video with a DSLR course?
We offer ongoing support to our Shooting Video with a DSLR course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Shooting Video with a DSLR course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Shooting Video with a DSLR course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
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