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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 North Sydney and can deliver training in other centres.

Helping companies to

  • Create video content for Social Media and YouTube

  • Improve office to office communication

  • Deliver professional video for marketing & product launches

  • Record company milestones, events and activities

  • Produce training and OH&S videos

  • Provide staff with additional skills

  • Education groups needing the latest industry knowledge

  • Companies providing staff with additional skills

Training to help you understand & use video equipment

Pieter’s training will teach both technical and creative facets of video photography. Participants will gain control over the camera settings, freeing them to explore creative aspects of shooting, knowing that they are always getting the best possible video and audio.

Message for a quote or call 0418 169 955 to discuss your particular requirements. PDV Digital Cinema is based in North Sydney, however training can be arranged in other centres. Online training sessions are also available.

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?

Pieter will teach your team the in-house skills needed to create high quality video and deliver it as multi-platform content.

What you will learn

  • Corporate training overview

    Cinematographer and certified 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 eighty five countries and territories.

    The training covers camera and audio hardware using DSLR, Mirrorless, Smartphones and Video cameras and to teach your team professional shooting techniques. Lighting tips and editing software are also included, all delivered in an easy to digest style.

    The training also includes a location shoot in the surrounding North Sydney area and along the way you'll be using some of the latest video tools and toys. Please visit the Training Gallery for images of the venue, the nearby streets and the stunning harbour views

  • Taking control of video and audio

    Pieter’s unique training teaches you both technical and creative facets of video photography. Participants quickly gain control over the camera settings, freeing them to explore creative aspects of shooting knowing that they are always getting the best possible video and audio. This includes:

    SWITCHING BETWEEN AUTO AND MANUAL
    • Camera buttons, dials & menus explained
    • Setting exposure using zebras
    • Adjusting the colour balance
    • Editing export settings for YouTube & Social Media

    CINEMATOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
    • Shooting with compact handheld gimbals
    • Following action – handheld, tripod & monopod
    • Time-lapse & Slow-Motion cinematography
    • Audio – recording clean sound

  • Capturing events for Social Media

    Covering events is a regular task for media units. Topics include:

    FRAMING & MOVEMENT
    • How to make effective camera moves
    • Using the 16:9 frame for informative composition

    INTERVIEWS & PRESENTATIONS
    • Flattering lighting for interviews & presenters
    • Filming PowerPoint presentations
    • Finding the best locations to record interviews
    • How to record clean & clear audio

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Your presentation of the material, equipment know-how and theoretical in-depth knowledge is awesome. What’s more you are happy to share and engage the creative gene.

Michael Abelev
Design & Engineering Manager at Miller Camera Support Sydney

“We run a Cadet program in our Newsroom, and for many years now our cadets have undertaken a week of training with Piet, which many have said to have been the highlight of their Cadetship”

Jacqueline Brophy
Business Manager, News & Current Affairs at SBS Television, SYDNEY

“It was practical and immediately useable training. From planning to delivery Piet was willing to cater to our unique needs, and this has continued after the training, offering advice and recommendations”

Heath Eddy
Multimedia Manager at The Telecommunications Ombudsman

“Piet’s training has been invaluable to me as a cinematographer. He was able to customise my learning to fill in any gaps and I’m more confident and inspired than ever to make the films I’ve always wanted”

Adam Williamson
Cinematographer at AWOL Productions, SYDNEY

“Piet was a great teacher and took our team through three confidence-building days of insightful training, from theory to practical. Very engaging and professional throughout”

Tony Steeper
Team Leader, Content and Channels at Icon Water, CANBERRA

“Thank you so much for your amazing Lighting Masterclass in Darwin. I enjoyed very much for the content, style of your class, information and I found you a great source of inspiration”

Francesco Gaviano
Producer/Director at Mystic Media, KATHERINE NT

“Every question you’ve ever pondered is answered, and always with good humour and enough repetition until you get it. It was the best, most confidence-giving training course I’ve ever done”

Justin Murphy
Producer/Director at Hobart TASMANIA

“Training with Pieter is highly recommended to all people working in the industry or even just wanting to be a better amateur videographer”

Graham Gall
Director at Jarbo Productions CANBERRA

“Pieter dynamically milks situations, turning ordinary events into extraordinary courses and it was probably the best training I have ever done, including my degree”

Paul Searles
Composer at The Gunnery SINGAPORE

“I completed a five day camera course. I can’t recommend Pieter’s video camera training course highly enough. The only regret I have is that it didn’t go for longer”

Scott Creswick
Managing Director at Cinema Advertising Australia

Regular clients include:

  • Department of Defence, Canberra
    Australian Federal Police
    Australian Film Television & Radio School
    XYZ Networks
    Granada Television
    The Telecommunications Ombudsman
    Canon Australia
    ANU College of Asia Pacific Studies
    Ahi Media Lae PNG
    Emap Magazines
    Seven Network
    NRMA
    Dept of Communications
    Ten Network
    Destiny Financial Solutions
    Sony Australia & New Zealand
    Orion Expedition Cruises
    Silversea Cruises (USA)

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