Face to face training with expert trainer Dan Mason

Trainer - Dan Mason

Summary

For journalists and content creators, mastering scroll-stopping, short-form video is more important than ever.

While the hours spent watching vertical, mobile-first video on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram continues to rise dramatically, a tsunami of generic AI-generated content leaves your audience gravitating to video that is personal and authentic.

This updated, hands-on workshop aims to provide a solid foundation for creating engaging video FOR mobile, WITH mobile, using simple techniques and easy-to-learn apps.

Expect a focus on creating vertical video, with clips, images, subtitles, music and effects. How do some people look so natural and dynamic on video? You’ll learn. What if you want to script a video with a natural-sounding voiceover? We have it covered.

We don’t dive into traditional TV news-style interview techniques, though the learning transfers to all styles. At the end of a busy day, you’ll leave ready to shoot, share and make an impact with video.

Who’s it for?

Mobile video training is one of NUJ Training Wales’ most popular courses, and is regularly revised and updated with new approaches, hacks and examples. It would provide a valuable refresher for those who joined the training in previous years, as well as content creators, journalists, marketers and PR professionals joining for the first time. No previous experience of video shooting or editing is required.

What will I learn?

Create mobile video in a series of styles, incorporating ‘one-shot’ shareable moments, voiceover explainers and the all-important ‘selfie-style’ video.

Learn techniques including overlays, green-screen, split screen and other techniques for keeping viewers engaged.

Add titles, subtitles, music and transitions to video.

Understand shot framing, background, audio and lighting when shooting video.

Use AI to help write snappy explainer scripts.

Equipment

Participants will need to bring a fully-charged iPhone or Android smartphone (with enough free memory to record video), plus charger.

Earbuds or headphones (useful but not essential).

Tripods and mounts will be provided during the training, but participants are welcome to bring their own accessories.

Free app installed before the workshop.

Timing: 10am - 3pm

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