Join visual creative Claudio Chock as he guides you through the fundamentals of video, providing an in-depth overview of the technical capabilities of your Sony Alpha cameras.

This workshop combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice, making it ideal for beginners in videography. Claudio will cover technical aspects, camera operations, and lead you through the process of editing your first video timeline and exporting it as a finished video file.

• Completion of the Fundamental Handling Workshop for your camera model OR basic understanding of exposure and ability to adjust camera settings is required.
• Bring your camera equipped with a standard zoom lens or a 35 to 50mm (Full Frame equivalent) prime lens for practical exercises.
• Bring your laptop with the free version of CapCut (Deskptop) installed. (Instructions to download can be found under confirmation email)

BASIC OF VIDEOGRAPHY
11am to 1pm

• Today’s video landscape
• Basic technicalities of video
• The symbiotic relationship between frame rate and shutter speed
• Exposure triangle and what it means for video
• Understanding parameters like resolution, bitrate and white balance

LUNCH BREAK
1pm to 2pm
Not inclusive

SHOOTING VIDEO WITH YOUR ALPHA
2pm to 4.30pm

• Setting your Sony Alpha camera for video
  • Understanding File Formats and Record Settings
  • Understanding Focus settings
  • Learning to use Clear Image Zoom
  • Learning to use S&Q (Slow & Quick)
  • Setting Memory Recall for video
• Tips & techniques to shooting video
  • Framing and composition
  • 5 essential type of shots for video
  • Shooting hand-held
  • Support equipment for video
• Practical session
  • Putting into practice what Claudio has shared
  • Complete a list of shots curated by Claudio

BASIC EDITING ON CAPCUT (DESKTOP)
4.30pm to 6pm

• Importing media files
• Project management
• Overview of editing software
• Creating a sequence
• Basics of cutting/trimming and transitions
• Basics of sound and colour
• Exporting a video