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Regardless of your experience, I will show you shooting techniques that will be of vast benefit.
Please call 0418 169 955 to discuss your particular needs.

Pieter de Vries
 

Corporate Training

Video in business - developing in-house expertise

Video is a powerful communication tool, and training can develop the in-house skills needed to create high quality video and deliver it as multi-platform content. Grab its potential, so your team can use their imagination to produce messages with the professional polish that your clients will take seriously. PDV is based in Sydney and can deliver training in other centres.

Television production companies

If you are a production manager, your production team may be required to shoot video from time to time. It could be additional coverage to support your main camera crew, or perhaps to just shoot some behind-the-scenes footage. Do they have the skills?

Training to help you understand & use video equipment

PDV training covers both technical and creative aspects of delivering great video. It will teach operators to gain control over camera settings, freeing them to explore creative aspects of shooting, knowing that they are getting the best possible video and audio. 

Regular clients include:

Note on Audio

Sufficient instruction is given for you to be able to record decent audio at a basic level. Comprehensive audio training is always best conducted by a professional location sound recordist.

James Nowiczewski is an internationally experienced sound recordist and audio engineer and is a regular trainer at PDV Digital Cinema Workshops. Aside from being one of the best in his specialised craft, he conducts sound-for-video training courses at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. 

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One-to-One training with a DSLR, Mirrorless or Video camera

You will learn how to shoot a compelling story by embracing strong composition, the best use of available light, recording clean audio and finding the right mix of shots that will transform your footage into engaging sequences. Shooting with a DSLR, mirrorless or video camera, you'll find that One-to-one training is ideal if you are pressed for time or find it hard to lock into scheduled workshops. 

About Pieter de Vries

Cinematographer and qualified trainer Pieter de Vries ACS will pass on to you a wealth of knowledge and story ideas gleaned from years of shooting award-winning international productions in more than one hundred and twenty countries. He uses DSLR, Mirrorless and video cameras to teach you brilliant shooting techniques, the language of filmmaking plus you'll get to use the latest cinematography tools. Pieter is based in Sydney and delivers training Australia-wide and beyond.

Training structured for

Video camera training for journalists

Journalists using video cameras to record stories is an exciting development in the domain of news and current affairs. There are many advantages, as most journalists know the essence of a good story. The aim of this training is to provide journalists with enough knowledge to not just successfully construct the video story, but to inspire and encourage individual creativity along the way. Above all, knowing how to use the camera equipment is a real confidence builder. 

Story first

Video journalism requires some basic knowledge of film language to successfully translate a good story into an engaging video story, however the concentration needed to operate the camera can draw attention away from the story at hand. The aim of this training is to show each participant how to get to the point where the story always comes first.

You will learn how to

Recent VJ training courses

What will you learn?

Lighting is at the heart of all photography, regardless of the camera or shooting format. It is all about using your video camera to tell a story and the way that you as the storyteller, use light to enhance that story.

You will learn the shortcuts to quick and practical lighting setups, enabling you to light with confidence. With the help of a few everyday materials, you will find that even a basic lighting kit can be used to create a variety of fantastic moods. Lighting equipment is provided.

Learn to shoot stunning video using DSLR and mirrorless cameras

With One-to-One training or being part of a small group, you will learn the techniques that enable you to tell a compelling story with a DSLR or DSLMi camera. Using informative composition, the best use of available light and by recording clean audio you will be shown how to find the perfect mix of shots to create engaging video sequences. Have every question answered, any shooting scenario clearly explained.

You will learn so much more taking two or three solid days of one-to-one training than you could ever learn signing onto an online course or a once-a-week evening class. Request a quote or call to discuss any aspects of your video photography. PDV is based in Sydney however training can be arranged in other centres.

Who could benefit

What you will learn

Learn how to shoot and edit engaging video stories

THE CAMERA, THE STORY, THE LIGHT are core elements of this training, structured for anyone who wants to take their expertise beyond menus and dials. One-to-One training or being part of a small group is the fastest way to gain the techniques that enable you to tell compelling stories with a video camera, DSLR or DSLMi camera. Knowing about informative composition, learning how to maximise the use available light and having the expertise to record clean audio are the essential foundations. This knowledge frees you to concentrate on creating the perfect mix of shots that will result in engaging sequences. 

One-to-One gives you the chance to have every question answered, any shooting scenario explained. How much time you'll need depends on your experience, what you'd like achieve and the time you have available. Ask for a quote or call to discuss any aspect of your video photography. PDV is based in Sydney however training can be arranged in other centres.

Who could benefit

What you will learn

Training One-to-One with cinematographer Pieter de Vries ACS

Nothing goes over your head and you won't sit through stuff that you already know. If you shoot video with a DSLR, a Mirrorless camera or a conventional video camera, you will gain your confidence so much faster than you could being part of a group workshop. One-to-One means you have every question answered, any shooting scenario explained.

You will learn more in two or three solid days of One-to-One training than you could ever learn by signing onto an online course or a one-night-a-week group class. This is the easiest, most cost-effective way to get the skills you want, at a time that suits you. Pieter is based in Sydney however training can be arranged in other centres.

Who could benefit

Training for Government and Corporate Media Teams

Video is the most powerful communication tool, and training will develop the in-house skills needed to create high quality video and deliver it as multi-platform content. Each course thorougly covers both the technical and creative aspects of videography. Participants will be shown how to take control of every camera settings, freeing them to explore the creative aspects of filmmaking, knowing that they are always getting the best possible video and audio.

VIDEO CAMERA SKILLS  Learn techniques that enable you to tell a compelling story with a video camera, DSLR or Mirrorless camera  LEARN MORE		STILL TO MOTION  Photographers who want to add video production to their list of services - this training is for you  LEARN MORE
VIDEO FOR JOURNALISTS  Reporters who can confidently pick up a video camera and shoot their own news stories are in high demand  LEARN MORE		VIDEO FOR COMPANIES  For companies with media units and production facilities who want to raise the quality of their video content  LEARN MORE