Video Courses in Dorset

Learn the Basics of Videography For Beginners

Learn About 6K, 4K, Pro Res, RAW, Drones, Cameras, Techniques, Video Editing...

ONE-DAY VIDEO COURSE FOR BEGINNERS IN BOURNEMOUTH MARCH 8th 2025

We have an amazing course organised in the Premiere Inn in Bournemouth where you will learn just about everything you need to know to get started with video whether you just want to improve your home videos or start a career. This course includes an exciting afternoon where ALL students will be involved in creating a promo video from start to finish. Check out the video to the left (or above if on mobile) and hit the link below for more info, prices, full schedule and sign up. 

If you cannot make the course above, please check out my individual courses below.

Come and learn everything you need to know to create stunning videos. Whether you use them for clients, family, fun, showing off on social media or even selling as stock video, a well presented video will get more eyeballs! I'll take you through everything from equipment to the final cut and from settings to stabilisation!

I have been a professional videographer for nearly 20 years. With a 40+ year background in photography, the leap to video was inevitable at some point. With the introduction of High Definition (1080p) digital video circa 2006, I decided to expand my horizons and offer not just ground video, but eventually drone video to my clients too. I am now a fully qualified, licensed and insured UAV (drone) pilot with 10 years' commercial flying under my belt.

Whether you own a small, family handy-cam, a DSLR/Mirrorless with 4K video or a cool POV (point of view) video camera, you probably aren’t making the most of it. For those of you looking to get into or expand your drone flying and film-making skills, you will love this section of the course. Even if you aren't interested in drones right now, never say never!

There are lots of simple things you can do right away. Things that will give your footage and clips a much more professional look and feel. Take it a stage further and learn to create videos that wow your family and/or customers, especially after some creative editing. My courses are fairly bespoke so tell me what you want to learn and I can build a course around that.

Video Courses in Dorset

What Will You Learn?

These are some of the things you can learn on our video course:

  • Cameras and what is best for you
  • Lenses - Make the most of what you have and learn about what you might need
  • Tripods and why you need them
  • Types of media - SD, CF, CFExpress, HDD, SSD (solid state) etc
  • Accessories - Needed, recommended and super creative
  • Audio - Massively important to get right
  • Royalty free music - Learn how to include great music without the fear of prosecution
  • Basic video camera features and functions
  • Basic shooting techniques
  • How to shoot stable footage (or correct it later)
  • Time lapse video
  • Drone (Aerial/UAV) video
  • Software - Needed, recommended and creative software to make you go Wow!
  • Editing - Lots to learn here incl. how to render different outputs for different applications (YouTube etc)
  • Discover how to optimise video for your business and social media
  • Learn about different sites to upload to whether for showing or selling
  • How to make money with your video camera via stock etc!

So many people simply record what they see and then just upload to YouTube as it is. Maybe they upload the same clips to different social media channels that require different formats when a little addition here and a little tweak there can make all the difference!

I own a range of different video cameras from Netflix quality 6K cameras right down to tiny POV cameras and a few in between. Sometimes it is better to come on a course prior to making any expensive purchases so you know you will end up buying exactly what you need. We also have various software for you to see and try as well as a host of lighting set ups and equipment to play with (including drones).

I can guarantee that you will leave our course feeling not only more knowledgeable but absolutely raring to go off and start creating amazing videos!

Group Courses

Note: Please check the top of this page for any organised courses that you can join right away. Thank you.

If you can get a small group together, then the price comes down further depending on the amount of people you bring (see below). Therefore, if you are part of a club and would like to organise a group course, please let me know. In either case, please get in touch through our contact page.

Itinerary - Day One

  • 8.30am - 9.00am - Welcome with tea and coffee
  • 9.00am - 10.30am - Cameras, lenses, accessories 
  • 10.30am - 11.00am - Tea/coffee break and questions
  • 11.00am - 12.00am - Audio and music
  • 12.00am - 13.00pm - Lunch
  • 13.00pm - 15.30pm - Camera features and functions (settings), basic shooting techniques (hands on)  
  • 15.30pm - 16.00pm - Tea/coffee break and questions
  • 16.00pm - 17.30pm - Introduction to drones prior to flying on day two

Itinerary - Day Two

  • 8.30am - 9.00am - Welcome back with tea and coffee
  • 9.00am - 12.00am - On location with drone flying (hands on)
  • 12.15pm - 13.00pm - Lunch
  • 13.00pm - 16.00pm - Software and video editing (hands on)
  • 16.00pm - 16.30pm - Tea/coffee break and questions (and prize giving : )
  • 16.30pm - 17.30pm - What's next? Optimising video for social media, stock video, making money and ATP Members

Prices

The 2-day group courses in ground AND drone video in Weymouth or Bournemouth above cost £595 per person (+£35 per night accommodation). However, these are only available when I have a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 10 right now. Therefore, if you are interested, please fill out the form below to register your interest (and weekends you CANNOT make over the next few months) to get on my waiting list. Once I have 6 to 10 people, I can organise dates. Thank you.

One to Two People

Itinerary

The itinerary for one to one or one to two people is bespoke based on your needs, number of people attending and and whether you are here for one or two days. Prior to the course, you tell me in advance what you would like to concentrate on most and I will build the course around that. There can be as much or as little practical training as you like and I recommend we get "hands on" a fair bit as I am a big fan of "muscle memory" when teaching.

Prices

The price for any group course goes down for you in relation to the number of people attending so if you have any friends or family that are also interested in the group courses above, please invite them along. The prices below are for one to one and one to two people courses. This includes preparation for your tailored course along with, course notes to take away and follow up contact to answer any questions "post course".

I am always here to help, especially if you decide to join ATP Members.

People/Days

Price

4 Hours

£295 (No accommodation)

One day, One Person

£495 (No accommodation)

One Day, Two People

£395 each (No accommodation)

Two Days, 1 Person

£895 (No accommodation)

2 Days, 2 People

£795 each (No accommodation)

Extra Days

£345 Per Person

1 Week (5 days)

£2095 Per Person (No accommodation)

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Testimonials

Hi Nick,


Just wanted to extend my personal thanks for an excellent training session on Sunday. I learnt a lot and left with my brain in flames! 😄 It's always great to learn new stuff and skills but as a 'newbie' to the drone world, discovery of the depth of my ignorance is a little scary. 


I'm still learning what a great tool drones can be. You have motivated me to continue the journey. Really enjoyed it. 


Many thanks.

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VERY BEST WISHES


SIMON

New Drone Pilot

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