What you will learn
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Learn how to make a 1 minute video in a half day in-person workshop, plus essential skills to make 100's more.
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Learn presentation skills to boost your camera confidence.
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A tried and tested story structure for maximum audience impact.
During the workshop you will be taught essential filmmaking skills with which to plan, film and edit a simple 'talking head' style video. The workshop will cover the following:
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Writing your script using a simple story template
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Learning what makes a suitable filming location
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Learning about lighting, sound and framing
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Presentation techniques to boost confidence
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Simple editing techniques such as trimming and assembling clips, adding music and simple graphics
The booking includes a 30-min follow-up online clinic, which must be taken within a month of the masterclass, where you can ask any filmmaking questions and get appraisals on your videos.
What to bring
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Your smartphone* (or tablet) for filming and editing, fully charged, with plenty of space for new footage (tip: empty your trash folder to free up more space)
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Device charger
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Headphones for editing
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Jack input adapter, if you have one
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Note pad and pen
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Your logo, if you have one, as a .png or .jpg
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Refreshments, if required
*Check recommended device specifications for Android and iOS
Essential accessories
Equipment
Here's a shopping list of essential accessories to purchase from Amazon before the workshop, if you don't already have them (contains affiliate links):
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Smartphone mount OR tablet mount, if using tablet as filming device
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Jack input adapter (USB-C) OR jack input adapter (lightning)
Remember to allow time for ordering and delivery ahead of the workshop.
Software
You'll be editing on your mobile device using a video editing app called Kinemaster, which is available for Android and iOS devices (not available on desktop).
Please download and install Kinemaster app onto your device before the workshop to ensure device compatibility.
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Kinemaster for iOS
Kinemaster offers a free version with in-app purchases. The free version is adequate for learning, but upgrade/subscription is recommended for watermark-free video creation.
Book online
Dates: 10th October 2025 and 5th February 2026 - select required date in the booking calendar
Time: 4 hours
Location: Birmingham
Price: from £250+vat per person
* Please note: I require a minimum of 6 bookings per masterclass (max 10). An alternative date will be offered if the minimum is not met for any given date.
