Advanced Course in Television Filming and Video Editing (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Behind every polished television segment there are really two jobs working together: the person behind the camera making split-second creative decisions, and the person in the edit suite turning raw footage into a finished story. This course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy treats both as one connected skill set rather than two separate subjects.
Across a full week combining theory and hands-on practice, participants work through cinematic and television filming fundamentals, lighting setups, and editing workflow - including professional software - so they leave able to take a project from the first shot to a broadcast-ready file.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Beginners and working professionals across media and television.
- Video photographers and editors aiming to sharpen their craft.
- Filmmakers and photographers on commercial or documentary projects.
- Staff at television channels and media production companies.
- Anyone looking to learn professional filming and editing techniques from scratch.
Knowledge and Benefits
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the basics of television and cinematic photography.
- Operate essential photography and lighting equipment.
- Apply advanced editing techniques to produce professional video content.
- Select and creatively combine shots during the editing process.
- Work confidently in professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
3Course Content
Module 1: The Big Picture - Filming and Editing as One Craft
- The history of television photography and how filming techniques evolved.
- The difference between cinematic and television photography.
- Types of cameras used in television production.
Module 2: Choosing Your Camera and Kit
- Digital camera techniques and the range of camera types available.
- Essential equipment: lenses, tripods, and stabilizers.
- How to pick the right camera for a given project.
Module 3: Composing the Shot
- The rule of thirds and how to apply it in the field.
- Core camera techniques: shooting angle, focal length, and depth of field.
- How distance and angle change the impact of an image.
Module 4: Lighting Foundations and Fieldwork
- Types of lighting - key, bounce, and back light - and how each affects an image.
- Natural light versus artificial light, and studio versus outdoor lighting.
- Using light to highlight faces and direct attention.
- Using shadow deliberately to build depth and drama.
Module 5: Advanced Lighting Setups
- Working with LED lights, flashlights, and compound lighting rigs.
- Designing a lighting setup around the scene and the mood it needs.
- Balancing light across every element in frame.
Module 6: Why Editing Matters
- Defining editing and its role in television production.
- Traditional editing versus digital editing.
- Editing as a creative tool for stronger visual storytelling.
Module 7: Editing Tools and Core Techniques
- An introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
- Cutting, merging, and filter tools.
- Working with and adjusting audio and video tracks.
- Basic cutting styles - jump cuts and smooth cuts - and arranging shots for a coherent, logical flow.
Module 8: Visual Effects That Serve the Story
- Adding transitions, fades, and other special effects.
- Using filters to improve a video's overall look.
- How effects should support, not distract from, the narrative.
Module 9: Cleaning Up and Elevating Sound
- Enhancing sound and adjusting background audio and music scores.
- Removing noise and improving clarity.
- Mixing sound and using microphones professionally.
Module 10: Titles and On-Screen Text
- Adding opening and closing titles.
- Using text in presentations and promotional videos.
- Designing text that matches the video's style and content.
Module 11: Advanced Editing for a Polished Final Cut
- Combining image and audio segments according to the narrative plan.
- Improving overall look through color and lighting adjustments.
- Using advanced effects thoughtfully to raise the video's quality.
Module 12: Preview, Export, and Delivery
- Exporting video at the highest quality and in the right format for the platform.
- Exporting files for television broadcast or online use.
- Setting quality standards: resolution, size, and video format.