CAMERA & VIDEOJOURNALISM MASTERCLASS

Shoot professional, high-end, video at broadcast standard, each-time, all the time.

Unlock the secrets to creating broadcast-quality video content with our Professional Filming and Video Journalism Training Course. Designed for aspiring journalists, content creators, and seasoned professionals, this course combines the art of storytelling with technical mastery. From crafting compelling narratives to mastering high-quality filming techniques, you’ll gain the skills needed to produce polished, impactful video journalism that stands out in today’s competitive media landscape.

This course will guide you in navigating real-world challenges like on-location shooting, live reporting, and delivering clear, engaging visuals under tight deadlines. Whether you’re capturing breaking news or producing long-form documentaries, you’ll leave equipped with the confidence and expertise to make your stories shine.

Join a network of like-minded professionals and take the next step in your career. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand the technical aspects of filming and editing but also develop the creative vision to communicate stories that inform, inspire, and influence. Enroll now and elevate your video journalism to the next level!

Camera and Video-Journalism Masterclass

Journalists

This course has been delivered to journalists around the world, including those working in the newsrooms in the UK, Egypt, across Africa and across India. 

Broadcasters

This course has been delivered to staff of major broadcasters around the world., directly resulting in the improved efficiency and production values of programme output.

Digital Publishers

Digital publishers around the world have made the next step into major programming making by taking this course.

Filmmakers

Filmmakers around the world have used this course to develop, shape, fund and produce their passion project or TV series.

Who’s it for?

This course is designed for a wide range of individuals and professionals who aspire to create high-quality, broadcast-ready video content. Specifically, it’s ideal for:

Aspiring Journalists and Video Creators: Those starting their careers in journalism or video production who want to develop a strong foundation in filming, storytelling, and video editing techniques.

Professional Journalists: Reporters, correspondents, and field producers looking to sharpen their video journalism skills and ensure their work meets broadcast standards.

Content Creators and Influencers: Social media creators, YouTubers, and vloggers who want to elevate their video quality and learn professional production techniques to stand out in a crowded digital space.

Corporate and Nonprofit Communicators: Professionals in PR, marketing, or advocacy who need to produce compelling video content to promote their brand, organization, or cause.

Educators and Trainers: Teachers, trainers, and workshop leaders aiming to enhance their video production capabilities for instructional or educational purposes.

Filmmakers and Documentarians: Independent filmmakers and storytellers eager to learn practical techniques for crafting visually stunning and impactful video narratives.

Whether you’re a beginner eager to start or an experienced professional seeking to refine your skills, this course offers actionable insights and practical experience to take your video journalism to the next level.

WHAT WILL THIS COURSE COVER?

This course covers the essentials of professional filming and video journalism, including storytelling techniques, camera operation, lighting, audio, and editing for broadcast-quality production. You’ll learn how to craft compelling narratives, handle on-location challenges, and produce polished content that meets industry standards.

What's in this course?

A.I. and ELECTIONS - What you need to know.

1. What do audiences want from a video?
2. How to approach and plan a shoot
3. The importance of action
4. What shots to get
5. The 5 shot sequence
6. Treatment styles
7. The rule of thirds and the science of framing & composition
8. The issues with shooting in automatic
9. How to shoot in semi-automatic
10. The theory of fully manual
11. Sound
12. Lighting
13. Interview framing
14. The shots that elevate the whole production quality of your shoot
15. Shooting sequences and thinking of the edit
16. What’s in the box. Additional equipment to improve your shoot.
17. Smartphone production apps

Face to face training

This course is available, and has been extensively delivered, in person. Email me at training@deanarnett.com to discuss costs and logistics. The course can be adapted and tailored to your exact needs.

Pre-recorded online training course

This course is now available as a series of pre-recorded online video modules to consume at time and cadence that suits you. Go to www.videoschool.deanarnett.com to get started.

Live online training

This course can be delivered live and virtually from a purpose-built multi camera training studio at a time to suit, while avoiding additional travel and accommodation expenses. Email me at training@deanarnett.com to discuss and book. The course can be adapted and tailored to your exact needs.

Consultancy service

Often clients want to know how to unlock the benefits of AI tools quickly. That’s why I also often travel the world, offering hands-on consultancy to deliver rapid results and optimal outcomes. Email me at training@deanarnett.com to discuss.

WHO IS YOUR TRAINER?

Dean Arnett is an international award-winning documentary producer, and former BBC staff producer and BBC Academy trainer. As a filmmaker, he has been commissioned by the BBC, Discovery, Amazon Prime and Al Jazeera, as well as global brands, such as Dropbox, Oracle, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Casio, Orange, the NHS, and many others.

Over the years, he has also developed and delivered training courses for the BBC, ITV, STV, MediaCorp, Internews, Irex and Associated Press among others.

All of his training courses are developed to broadcast quality standards for market-leading clients around the world and have been delivered online or face-to-face.

COURSE OUTCOMES

By completing this course, participants will:

Master professional filming techniques, including camera operation, lighting, and audio setup for broadcast-quality video.
Develop storytelling skills to create compelling narratives that engage and inform audiences.
Gain expertise in editing and post-production to deliver polished, industry-standard video content.
Build confidence in on-location shooting and handling real-world challenges in video journalism.
Create a professional portfolio of video projects, ready to showcase to potential employers or clients.

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