Scriptwriting
Camera operations and basics
Camera movements
Lighting techniques
Interviews and vox pops filming
Capturing dialogue
Sound Design
Screen play writing
Camera accessories
Cinematography
Documentary filmmaking
Capturing Audio in film
Editing in Premier Pro
Directing
Certificate in Film and TV Production is a specialized program designed to provide individuals with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the film and television industry. Students learn about the following concepts:
a. Script development
b. Pre-production planning
c. Cinematography
d. Lighting techniques
e. Sound design
f. Editing
g. Post-production
h) Documentary filmmaking
The following are some of the available job opportunities for Certificate in Film and TV Production graduates in South Africa:
i. Video Editor
ii. Production Coordinator
iii. Assistant Director
iv. Art Department Assistant
v. Script Supervisor
vi. Location Scout
vii. Production Sound Mixer
viii. Production Assistant in Post-Production
ix. Production Assistant
x. Camera Operator
Duration 18 months
Lesson 1 - What is Video Production? Difference between Video production, TV production & Film production, First Steps - The need for Know - How, Basics of Equipment and What determines equip
Lesson 2 - Production Crew, Size of Production Crew, Production Crew Members & Their Roles
Lesson 3 - Professional crew - Freelancers, Above the line and Below the line staff
Lesson 4 - Organizing the Production
Lesson 5 - Organizing the Production (Part 2)
Lesson 6 - Organizing the Production (Part 3)
Lesson 7 - Production Techniques (Single camera and Multicamera shooting)
Lesson 8 - How multicamera productions are shot, Multicamera ISO, Multicamera without switcher, Multicamera apps and software. Atem Mini switcher
Lesson 9 - Production Packaging (Beginning and Ending a Program), Visualizing something that doesn't exist
Lesson 11 - What is a script, Screenplay, Shooting scripts, Show format, Purpose of scripts
Lesson 12 - Screenplay, Elements of a screenplay
Lesson 13 - Example of a screenplay
Lesson 14 - How to write a screenplay
Lesson 15 - Opening a screenplay
Lesson 16 - Shooting script
Lesson 17 - Questions to ask before developing script
Lesson 18 - Analysis of the screenplay (Part 1)
Lesson 19 - Analysis of the screenplay (Part 2)
Lesson 20 - Types of cameras, General Features of a Camera, Features of a Panasonic Camera
Lesson 21 - Lenses, Zoom and focus control, DSLR cameras, How they work, Advantages, Features
Lesson 22 - How a Sony Camera Works
Lesson 23 - The camera tripod (types), Which tripod to use (Part 1)
Lesson 24 - More on tripods (Part 2)
Lesson 25 - Mastering your camera settings (ISO, Aperture, Frame rate, Shutter speed, White balance (WB)
Lesson 26 - Frame rate, Aperture, White balance, Shutter speed, ISO (Part 2)
Lesson 27 - Types of Camera Lenses and their uses
Lesson 28 - Top 10 Tips for Best Footage
Lesson 28b - What is Aperture & its uses
Lesson 28c - Depth of field and Understanding F stop numbers
Lesson 28d - Features of Lenses
Lesson 28e - Working with a 18mm - 55mm lens
Lesson 28f - Working with a 75mm - 300mm lens
Lesson 28g - Connecting an external monitor to camera
Lesson 28h - Auto focus vs Manual Focus
Text on ISO, White balance, Exposure, Frame rate, Aperture, Shutter speed
Text on an 18mm to 55mm Lens
Text on 75mm to 300mm Lens
Mastering Camera Settings
Shooting with a Blurry Background (Shallow Depth of field)
Image Quality Settings (JPEG vs RAW) Nikon & Canon
Text for Image Quality Settings
Video Mode Settings - Canon 550D
Video Mode Settings - Nikon D5000
Video Mode Settings - Sony ZV1
Text: Differences between One Shot Autofocus, AI Servo, AI Focus
Difference between One Shot Autofocus and AI Servo
Text: Using Live Mode AF, Quick Mode AF and Flexi Zone AF
Autofocus using Canon 1300D
Video Mode Settings - Canon EOS 4000D
Video Mode Settings - Canon EOS 1300D
Frame Rates and Recommended Shutter Speeds
Lesson 29 - Need for an external microphone, Types of film microphones
Lesson 30 - Using a Shotgun mic and Digital recorder
Lesson 31 - Using Lavalier (Lapel) microphones
Lesson 32 - Connecting Wireless Lavalier Mic to Camera
Lesson 33 - 8 Steps to improve your audio
Operating the Boom Microphone
Lavalier Mic Tips
Recording Audio for Film 📽️🎥
Lesson 35 - Cinematography, What is? Why is it important, Role of a cinematographer
Lesson 36 - Types of camera equipment (rigs) used in Cinematography
Lesson 37 - Types of camera shots (Shot sizes) and their uses
Lesson 38 - How shot types (sizes) are used in Cinematography
Lesson 39 - More on shot sizes
Lesson 40 - Filming Awesome Establishing Shots
Lesson 41 - Basic First Camera Shots - Static Shot (Tripod)
Lesson 42 - Basic Camera Movements: Pan & Tilt
Lesson 43 - Using Pans & Tilts in Cinematography
Lesson 44 - Basic Camera Movements: The Zoom
Lesson 45 - Using Zoom Controller (Remote)
Lesson 46 - Basic Camera Movements: The Handheld Shot
Lesson 47 - Using Handheld Camera in Cinematography (Saving Private Ryan Movie)
Lesson 48 - Camera Movements Using Tripod
Lesson 49 - Tips on Shooting Better Handheld
Lesson 50 - Image Stabilization
Lesson 51 - The Gimbal Stabilizer
Lesson 52 - 10 Gimbal Techniques
Lesson 53 - Camera Framing (Shot Framing)
Lesson 54 - Shot Framing in Cinematography
Lesson 55 - Art of the Over The Shoulder Shot (OTS)
Lesson 56 - Camera Angles
Lesson 57 - Camera Angles in Cinematography
Lesson 58 - More Camera Movements (Advanced)
Lesson 59 - More Camera Movements in Cinematography (Advanced)
Lesson 60 - More Camera Movements (cont).
Lesson 61 - The Camera Slider
Lesson 62 - Cinematic Slider Moves
Lesson 63 - Drone Cinematography
Lesson 64 - 20 Drone Shots
Lesson 65 Filming Interviews - Preproduction, Production, Camera Setup, Framing, Shot sizes
Lesson 66 - Setting up Audio & Lighting for Interviews
Lesson 67 - Camera Setup for Interview
Lesson 68 - Steps to Great Interviews
Lesson 69 - Filming Vox Pops
Lesson 70 - Steps to Filming Vox Pops
Lesson 71 - Producing The Best Vox Pops
Lesson 72 - Uses of Vox Pops
Lesson 73 - Documentary film making (A-Roll & B-Roll)
Lesson 74 - Characteristics & Types of B-Roll Footage
Lesson 75 - Time Lapses | Shooting a Time Lapse
Lesson 76 - Size of Timelapse | Speed Settings | Timelapse with camera movement
Lesson 77 - Shooting Slow Motion Video
Lesson 78 - What is Documentary filmmaking| Main Elements | Types of Documentaries
Lesson 79 - Tips on Shooting Documentaries
Lesson 80 - Reaction Shots
Lesson 81 - Writing Documentary Script | Standard Documentary Script | Voce over (Narration)
Lesson 82 - Depth of field | Types of focus in Cinematography
Lesson 83 - Shooting Dialogue Scenes
Lesson 84 - Tips on Shooting Dialogue Scene
Lesson 85 - More Tips on Shooting & Editing Dialogue Scenes
Lesson 86 - The Clapperboard/ Slate (Uses and Purposes)
Lesson 87 - The Clapperboard in Cinematography
Lesson 88 - Filming Car Scenes
Lesson 89 - Filming Car Scenes in Cinematography
Lesson 90 - Slow Motion in Cinematography
Lesson 91 - Tips on Using Manual Focus in Cinematography
Lesson 92 - Visual Effects: Green screen
Lesson 93 - How to Green Screen
Lesson 94 - Why Use Green Screen
Lesson 95 - The Walk and Talk Shot in Cinematography
Lesson 96 - Headroom
7 Foundations of Composition and Framing
All Camera Support & Movement Equipment (Part 1)
All Camera Support and Movement Equipment (Part 2)
Lighting in Filmmaking
Cinematic Lighting
3 Point Lighting in Cinematography
Kelvin: Lighting Temperature Measurements
Color Temperature in Cinematography
White Balance
Cinematic Lighting Pt 2
Direction of Light
Quality of Light
Common Types of Film Lights
Softboxes for soft light
How Softboxes Work
Softbox Placement
The Sun As Lighting
Filming in Bright Sunlight
Tips for Shooting in Sunlight
Lighting (Color) Gels and Filters
How to Use Lighting (Color) Gels
Shooting with Window Light
Rembrandt Lighting
Creating Rembrandt Lighting
8 Steps to Cinematic Lighting
Fundamentals and Principles of Lighting
Professional lighting
What is Sound Design | Types of Sound Design in Film
Uses of Sound Design
Diegetic & Non Diegetic Sound
How To Do Sound Design in Premiere Pro
Mastering Sound Design
Websites for Free Sounds and Music (1)
Tools for Film Sound Design
Websites for Free Sounds and Music (2)
MIDI Sound Design
Connecting the MIDI Sound Design Setup
2 Reviews
1 year ago
Over the past year i have really benefited and learned a lot from this program. I'm on my way to becoming a certified videographer and cinematographer with all the skills I have gained. 🙂
2 years ago
I am really looking forward to being part of this excellent class of 2024 , I think I chose the right course for me. Thank you Sound Media Academy 🙏🙏🙏
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