Learn to shoot video via Zoom
Online training via the Zoom video conferencing platform is offered. It’s a great way to learn if you are unable to attend the North Sydney training venue. You’ll learn the techniques to enable you to tell a compelling story with a DSLR, *Mirrorless* or regular video camera.
Learning One-to-One online
Learning One-to-One online gives you the opportunity to have every question answered, any shooting scenario explained. How many sessions you’ll need will depend on your experience, what you’d like achieve and the time you have available.
Set the dates and session times that work best for you. Message for a quote or call 0418 169 955 to discuss setting up online training.
You’ll receive video files, images and course notes
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Sessions are in 90 minute blocks
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Book only the number of sessions you need
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You get to select dates and session times
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Download custom reference video
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Download custom reference images
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Receive extensive printed course notes
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Screen sharing to play Keynote decks
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Have your personal videos reviewed
What you will learn
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Online training overview
Cinematographer and certified trainer Pieter de Vries ACS uses Video, DSLR & Mirrorless cameras for his cinematography.
The online content is presented in a manner that makes it easy to digest. Learining online also gives you the time to get out and practice so that your footage can be reviewed in the following session.
Pieter will pass on a wealth of knowledge gleaned from years of shooting award-winning international films in more than one hundred and eighty five countries and territories.
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Taking control of the video camera
Pieter’s unique One-to-One Online training instructs you in both the technical and creative aspects of cinematography. You will gain control over the camera settings, freeing you to explore creative side of cinematography. Topics include:
SHOOTING WITH THE MANUAL SETTINGS
• Setting correct exposure using zebras
• Adjusting the colour balance
• Using Neutral Density filters to avoid shutter traps
• Explain record formats, codecs, frame & data rates
• Record & export settings for YouTube & Social MediaCINEMATOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
• Shooting with gimbals, sliders, dollies & jibs
• Following action - follow-focus handheld & tripod
• Techniques to streamline your shooting
• How to correctly use a tripod & fluid head
• Time-lapse & Slow-Motion cinematography
• Recording clear & clean audio -
Taking control of the video story
Story-telling plays a key role in online training. Regardless of whether you shoot with a DSLR, Mirrorless or regular video camera, defining the story can often take a back seat to a cameras' stunning image quality. Few people have an emotional response to high image resolution. Topics include:
SHOOTING WITH THE EDIT IN MIND
• Capturing the mix of shots for an easy edit
• Dynamic camera angles to improve coverage
• Using the 16:9 frame for informative composition
• How to avoid the most common shooting mistakesUSING LED LIGHTS & NATURAL LIGHT
• How to use the available light
• Modifying the output of LED lights
• Warming & cooling light
• Advanced lighting ideas for recording interviews
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.
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“Training with Pieter is highly recommended to all people working in the industry or even just wanting to be a better amateur videographer”
“Pieter dynamically milks situations, turning ordinary events into extraordinary courses and it was probably the best training I have ever done, including my degree”
“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”