Screen WM

Training Introduction
Participants will be taken through the process of directing self-shoot content for documentary and factual programming through verbal and practical workshops.

Training Aim
The aim of this training programme is to introduce the core technical skills required for shooting and recording video and sound on HDV cameras for broadcast, and to highlight specific techniques which can be adopted by a director to overcome the limitations of filming with and without a crew on DV.

Training Objectives
On completion of the training programme the participants will be able to:
1. Understand both the advantages and limitations of working with DV as a director and operator.
2. Be inspired by the scope of story-telling that can be accomplished with DV shooting.
3. Begin shooting on DV cameras with the basic techniques and knowledge required to interview and observe contributors, producing content which is both in focus and demonstrates clean audio.

Training Duration
2 Days

Training Approach
This is a tutor led course with the focus heavily on group and individual participation.
Attendees will be shown some examples of work by professional practitioners and encouraged to engage in debate and open discussion exploring the material and production techniques. A large portion of the training will be given over to technical skills, demonstration and application, giving participants an opportunity to produce their own self-shoot content over the course of the programme.

Tutor Profile
MICHAEL FORD is a producer / director who has been involved with self-shooting on
DV formats across a range of projects for a number of years. Through his company,
INFINITE WISDOM Michael has delivered a range of production workshops for primary, secondary, higher and further education providers. Previous clients include Light House Media Centre, Trinity Training Services and television production companies such as EO Teilifis in Ireland. His production credits include short films for the UK Film Council and Screen West Midlands, as well as operator roles on a range of live event specials including Strictly Come Dancing, 8 out of 10 cats, How to Look Good Naked and Gala Fashion Live! for Barnardo’s Children’s Charity.

Training Facilities & Resources
DV GUIDE TO SELF-SHOOTING will be delivered on broadcast standard equipment for factual and fact/ent production. HDV Cameras and equivalent resources will be available to participants and the course will involve application of skills in and around the STUDIO 409 training room in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

Enquiries & Bookings
Participants are required to provide a 20% deposit within 3 days of booking to secure their place on the course. The remainder of the course fee is due no later than 3 working days prior to commencement of the programme. For more information please contact INFINITE WISDOM
t: 0121 233 9888
e: info@iwisdom.co.uk

Cost: £450.00 + VAT per delegate

However if you are a freelancer with more than 2 years experience and with some experience working in TV, you could receive up to 70% off your course costs!

For more information contact Katie Wilkinson at Screen WM katie.wilkinson@screenwm.co.uk or 0121 265 7120 or visit http://www.screenwm.co.uk/investment_and_funding/what_to_apply_for_and_how_to_apply/focus_on_freelancers/