The theory of shooting - for documentaries

If you're able to understand the principles of shooting, then you should be able to apply them to any camera, much like driving a car. 

But what is a focal plane? 

Do you understand ND, aperture & depth of field? 

And how much do you and should you rely on a LUT?

This course aims to debunk the tech and give you a better understanding of the core principles of filming.

Speaker

Sarah Kerley-Burton is a TV Trainer, Series Director and Senior Edit Producer with 20 years experience. 

Having spent most of her career wielding a camera, her directing credits include: World's Strictest Parents, Mary's Bottom Line and Young Mums' Mansion.  

As an EP Sarah’s made films such as: Beyond the Beach, Celebrity Hunted, Lodgers for Codgers and the Savoy.

Sarah also runs the PD Bootcamp training initiative, with Jo Woolf.

This event is supported by the ScreenSkills Television Skills Fund which invests in training for the freelance television workforce thanks to contributions from the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, and Channel 5.  

It is part of a ScreenSkills programme to support freelancers to upskill and stay connected, helping keep the industry resilient in these difficult times. 

This session will take place online via Zoom. Click ‘apply for ticket’ and follow the instructions to apply for your place: you must login or register before you are able to complete your application

If you are no longer able to use your ticket, we ask you to please contact support@screenskills.com so that we can release your place. Our sessions are often oversubscribed, so we’d like to give others the opportunity to fill available spots. Thank you for your consideration.