Video in business - developing in-house expertise
Video is a powerful communication tool, and training can develop the in-house skills needed to create high quality video and deliver it as multi-platform content. Grab its potential, so your team can use their imagination to produce messages with the professional polish that your clients will take seriously. PDV is based in Sydney and can deliver training in other centres.
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Television production companies
If you are a production manager, your production team may be required to shoot video from time to time. It could be additional coverage to support your main camera crew, or perhaps to just shoot some behind-the-scenes footage. Do they have the skills?
Training to help you understand & use video equipment
PDV training covers both technical and creative aspects of delivering great video. It will teach operators to gain control over camera settings, freeing them to explore creative aspects of shooting, knowing that they are getting the best possible video and audio.
Cinematographer and qualified trainer Pieter de Vries ACS will pass on a wealth of techniques gleaned from years of shooting award-winning productions in more than one hundred and twenty countries. He will cover camera and audio hardware, professional shooting techniques, lighting tips and editing software in an easy to digest style. Course comments
Participants will be shown how to setup the camera and take control of only the necesary adjustments. This includes:
MOVING FROM AUTO TO MANUAL
• Setting the right exposure
• Camera buttons, dials & menus explored
• Learn about colour balancing and colour settingsBUILDING SEQUENCES
• Capturing the mix of shots that will make a great edit
• Using the widescreen frame for informative composition
• Finding the dynamic camera angles to improve coverageCovering events is an integral function of media production units. Topics include:
FRAMING & MOVEMENT
• How to use a tripod and fluid head
• How to style dynamic and effective camera moves
• Using the widescreen frame for informative compositionINTERVIEWS
• How to record clean & clear audio everytime
• Great lighting for interviews
• Finding the best locations for interviews
Regular clients include:
| ABC Television Fairfax Digital Media Southern Star SBS Television Fremantle Media Coca-Cola Amatil |
Department of Defence, Canberra Australian National Museum Australian Federal Police Australian Film Television & Radio School XYZ Networks Granada |
Canon Australia ANU College of Asia & Pacific Ahi Media PNG Emap Magazines Seven Network NRMA |
Dept of Communications Ten Network Destiny Financial Solutions Sony Australia & New Zealand Orion Expedition Cruises Silversea Cruises (USA) |