The first steps to shooting professional video, taking you through equipment, skills, tips and tricks to get you filming.

We look at different types of cameras, lenses and microphones, what type of shots you need to use and how to compose them.

Everyone wants content in todays visual hungry world, if it's television or content creation you want to work in, or even if it's just a hobby the tips you will gain from this course will set you on your way. It's taught by Mark Hampshire, a television cameraman and trainer who has filmed for over 30 years on every kind of shoot and camera. This course looks at the 5 basics of filming content, de-mystifies some of the secrets of filming and breaks down the technical jargon into easy bite size lessons.

We look at the 5 essentials of filming, composition, exposure, white balance, focus and audio. Take a look at lens choice, mic choice and what they all do, when to use them. Help you in a choice of tripod and what type to buy. Shot styles are covered as is a basic look at lighting.

It's a great introduction to the world of professional filming and hopefully will inspire students to go onto the next level.