Digital Filmmaking – Introduction

About this course

Participants explore core filmmaking principles through camera work, including manual exposure, framing and composition, alongside the fundamentals of sound recording. The course introduces fiction, documentary and experimental approaches before moving into basic video and audio editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Step-by-step tutor guidance, real-world examples and individual practical tasks support the development of a short film based on a chosen theme. Progress is reviewed through questions and answers, observation and practical sessions.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic filmmaking grammar to video work
• Control exposure using manual camera settings
• Use framing and composition principles when shooting
• Record sound using basic filmmaking techniques
• Edit video and audio footage in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Produce a short film in a selected style

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels, so it may accommodate learners with differing amounts of filmmaking experience without establishing a specific prerequisite. Participation includes individual tasks, practical work and creating a short film. Learners must be aged 19 or over.

• Open to learners at all levels
• Requires active participation in practical sessions and individual tasks
• Learners must be aged 19 or over on the start date