Course Overview
This training program is designed to equip PhD candidates with essential skills in video creation and promotion, focusing on mobile device capabilities. The workshop is structured to maximise learning within time constraints while providing practical, immediately applicable skills.
Session 1: Pre-Production & Production (1.5 hours)
A. Pre-Production
1. Strategic Planning
- Identifying video purpose and target audience
- Content planning and scripting basics
- Storyboarding fundamentals
- Time management in video creation
2. Technical Setup
- Mobile device optimisation
- Essential apps and tools
- Basic equipment recommendations (microphones, stabilisers)
- Location scouting and lighting assessment
3. Best Practices
- Academic content adaptation for video
- Research presentation techniques
- Copyright and attribution considerations
- Accessibility planning
B. Production
1. Mobile Videography
- Camera techniques and shot types
- Lighting fundamentals
- Audio recording best practices
- Common filming mistakes to avoid
2. Presentation Skills
- On-camera presence
- Voice modulation and pacing
- Screen recording techniques
- Demonstration filming methods
About the trainer
Matt Harris is a Producer and Director of short films with over two decades of experience. His films have been exhibited at festivals worldwide and online. An accomplished educator, Matt shares his expertise through workshops, training sessions, and teaching at colleges and universities. His work focuses on visual storytelling and integrity, exploring diverse narratives and perspectives that resonate with audiences.
His films have been exhibited at festivals worldwide and online.
To book
Please book via this Inkpath link, by 12 noon on 29 January 2025.