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Videomaking Intensive

Behind the scenes of 'The Tunnel' | Dir. Michaela Holmes, Cine. Ehran Edwards (pictured) | Photo: Laura Anna Lucas

Master the skills of videomaking

Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making video content in this videomaking crash course. Video is an essential component of marketing, education and communication, and in this hands-on video course, you will learn the skills to shoot, edit and publish professional-quality content for your website, social media and more. 

In this five-day intensive, you will work with professional DSLR and video cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and editing tools to produce a 2–3-minute unscripted video. In addition to mastering basic camera operation and videomaking principles through practical exercises in AFTRS Studios, computers labs and on location, you will also develop skills in interviewing and an understanding of video storytelling. 

At the end of this course, you will be able to: 

Implement interview techniques, scene coverage and planning for effective visual storytelling. 

Demonstrate efficient operation of DSLR camera, sound and lighting equipment. 

Apply knowledge of post-production processes to manage data, edit, and export your video. 

Is Videomaking Intensive right for you?

This videomaking course is suitable for beginners looking to grow their skills in video production and content creation. 

This course is ideal for corporate video producers, marketing and communications professionals, and content creators looking to gain practical, ready-to-use skills and elevate their video content production. It is also ideal for filmmakers and content creators who want to start producing interviews.

Course Requirements and Delivery

Videomaking Intensive is an in-person course taught over 5 consecutive days, 9:30am – 5:00pm, involving interactive lectures and tutorials as well as hands-on group shooting exercises and individual editing exercises. 

AFTRS will provide all the equipment required for this course, however participants are welcome to bring their own equipment to use in some of the exercises. Practical exercises will take place in AFTRS Studios and nearby outdoor locations (weather permitting), so you must wear enclosed shoes. 

Full course price: $1800 (pricing subject to change, please check enrolment form). 

Enrol in a January or February intensive before end of year and use the code ‘SUMMER2025’ for 15% off the full course price. 

$1,800 $1,530

For more information on this and other discounts available, visit our Short Courses Policies page.

Meet Your Tutor

AFTRS short courses are taught by leading industry professionals.

Gareth Tillson

Gareth Tillson has pursued a career in cinematography since he saw the light during a shoot at New York Film…

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Further Reading

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Videomaking Intensive: Unleashing Creativity and Technical Skills

We sat with cinematographer and expert tutor Gareth Tillson to learn what makes this course unique and how students are trained holistically: from understanding camera and editing skills, interviewing, constructing scenes and creating a rough cut with basic audio mix, to graphics and colour correction.

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Videomaking Intensive Offerings

Sydney

COURSE DATES:
10 Feb 2025 to 14 Feb 2025

ATTENDANCE PATTERN:
Mon - Fri, 9:30am-5pm

Early Bird Course Price:
$1,620

This is the standard course price including the early bird discount, as it is currently more than 14 days from commencement of the course.

AFTRS:
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021

For more information please email shortcourses@aftrs.edu.au or call 1300 223 877 or to register for future offerings click here

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This course is for students aged 18+ only.

If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, they may do so up to 15 days before the course commences and get a full refund. Cancellations 14 days or less before course commencement will incur a penalty.

AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled by AFTRS prior to commencement a 100% refund or credit note of the course fees paid will be provided.

Should AFTRS need to cancel a course after commencement, but before its completion, reasonable efforts will be made to reschedule. If rescheduling is not feasible, it is at AFTRS sole discretion to issue either full or partial credit notes depending on the circumstances.

AFTRS will make every effort to ensure the scheduled run of any course.

If you are planning to travel to attend a course, please confirm with AFTRS that the course is confirmed before you make your travel bookings. This decision is dependent on course enrolments meeting minimum numbers. AFTRS is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs incurred through course cancellation at any time for any reason.

Find out more information about discounts and refunds here.