Film and TV Skills Boost: Filming Outdoors

Are you a budding camera operator, videographer, or self-shooting filmmaker? Join our hands-on workshop designed for those advancing towards a professional career in film and TV production.

This session offers a unique opportunity to practise your skills, ask questions, work through challenges, and master advanced techniques in camera operation, lighting, and sound, with a special focus on filming in outdoor locations (exterior).

What You’ll Get

• Practical Experience: Engage in hands-on practice with camera, lighting, and sound equipment. The session will include a task focused on single camera interviews and small scale exterior setups.
• Advanced Skills: Gain a deeper understanding of camera settings, shot composition, movement, lighting, and sound recording to capture high-quality footage with confidence and creativity.
• Personalised Support: Have your specific questions answered by emailing mediaprojects@roundhouse.org.uk in advance, ensuring you receive tailored support on the day.

Who is teaching the project?

The session will be guided by film and TV professionals.

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

This workshop is designed for individuals with basic camera and lighting skills. Ideal candidates will have some entry-level experience or training, such as:

• Completing the Roundhouse’s “Behind the Lens” programme
• Participating in similar media organisation programmes
• Taking practical media studies courses at the 6th form or college level
• Working with professional or prosumer equipment

HOW TO ENROL

Book your place using the enrol button on this page.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.