Videography Workshop – Camera Techniques, B-Roll & Cinematic Storytelling

Learn to capture more than just footage. Discover the art of creating engaging, cinematic videos through creative camera techniques, purposeful movement and visual storytelling.

Whether you're new to videography, looking to improve your filmmaking skills or wanting to create more professional-looking content, this hands-on workshop will help you take your videos to the next level.

Great videography isn't simply about pressing record. It's about understanding your camera, recognising light, choosing the right composition and knowing how to capture footage that tells a story.

During this interactive 4-hour workshop, you'll explore the creative and technical elements of videography, from mastering essential camera settings to capturing beautiful B-roll, introducing movement and building compelling visual sequences.

With practical demonstrations, creative exercises and personalised guidance, you'll gain the confidence to approach your filming with greater intention and creativity.

What You'll Learn

Understanding Your Camera for Video

• Frame rates, shutter speed and the 180-degree shutter rule
• Aperture, ISO and achieving correct exposure
• White balance and maintaining consistent colour
• Resolution, recording formats and picture profiles
• Choosing the right settings for different filming situations

Cinematic Composition & Creative Framing

• Creating visually engaging compositions
• Using foreground, background and depth
• Understanding wide, medium and close-up shots
• Working creatively with natural and available light
• Using perspective and framing to enhance storytelling

Camera Movement & Cinematic Techniques

• Creating smooth, purposeful camera movements
• Panning, tracking and reveal shots
• Handheld filming techniques
• Using movement to add emotion and visual interest
• Understanding when to move the camera and when to keep it still

The Art of B-Roll

• What B-roll is and why it's essential for storytelling
• Capturing establishing shots, details and creative close-ups
• Filming sequences that flow naturally together
• Adding variety through angles, movement and composition
• Creating engaging footage for social media, travel videos and creative projects

Visual Storytelling & Shooting for the Edit

• Planning your shots before filming
• Building a story through visual sequences
• Capturing footage that works together in the editing process
• Understanding pacing, continuity and transitions
• Avoiding common videography mistakes

Putting It All Into Practice

One of the highlights of this workshop is the opportunity to put your new skills into action.

Through a guided practical filming exercise, you'll plan and capture a short cinematic sequence, experimenting with composition, camera movement, creative angles and B-roll.

You'll discover how a collection of thoughtfully captured clips can come together to create a compelling visual story.

What You'll Gain

By the end of this workshop, you'll have:

• A stronger understanding of your camera's video capabilities
• Greater confidence using manual video settings
• Practical techniques for capturing cinematic footage
• An understanding of how to create effective B-roll
• The ability to plan and capture engaging visual sequences
• New creative skills to apply to your own videography projects

Who Is This Workshop For?

This workshop is ideal for photography enthusiasts exploring video, beginner and developing videographers, content creators, small business owners and anyone wanting to improve the quality and creativity of their videos.

No professional filmmaking experience is required. A basic understanding of your camera will be helpful.

What to Bring

• A camera capable of recording video
• Fully charged batteries and spare batteries if available
• Memory cards with sufficient storage
• A suitable lens or lenses
• A tripod or gimbal if you own one (optional)
• A willingness to experiment, learn and get creative!

Duration: 4 hours

Workshop Format: Small-group learning with demonstrations, practical filming exercises and individual guidance.

Move beyond simply recording video and start creating footage with purpose, creativity and impact.