Study Questions
Practical answers on prerequisites, equipment, study format and what you can realistically expect to take away from the course.
Study questions
Questions we hear often
These answers cover what to bring, how the modules run and what the course can and cannot do. If your situation is not covered, write to us through the contact page.
- Who is this course meant for?
- It is written for small studio owners, event videographers and photographers who run two or more cameras and want consistent images between them. You should already be comfortable shooting on manual settings. We do not teach basic photography from the ground up.
- Do I need to bring my own cameras?
- Yes, learners practise on their own cameras, because the aim is to match the gear you actually use. Bring every body you plan to run together, along with lenses, batteries and memory cards. If you only own one camera, tell us before the first session.
- What should I prepare before the first module?
- List each camera model, the lenses you use, the formats you record and where the footage is delivered. Note the lighting you usually work in, such as a studio, a hall or a mixed-light venue. This list lets the instructors plan exercises around your real production workflow.
- How are the six modules organised?
- The modules cover white balance, exposure, frame rate and shutter, focus checks, matching multiple cameras, and the final review with handover notes. Each one combines a short explanation with a practical exercise on your own gear. They build on each other, so we suggest taking them in order.
- Is the course held in person or online?
- The brief for each module is written so you can work through exercises with your own cameras in your own space. Test sessions are where instructors look at your results together with you. Details of timing are agreed with you when you get in touch.
- Will my cameras match perfectly afterwards?
- Matching depends on the sensors, the lenses and the lighting, so the realistic goal is footage that cuts together without distracting jumps in skin tone or contrast. Some camera pairs will always differ slightly. You will learn how to measure that gap and decide how much correction is acceptable.
- What do I leave the course with?
- You finish with your own tested camera settings, comparison clips from your setups and written handover notes your team can follow on any production day. These are working documents for your studio. The course does not issue a certificate or an accredited qualification.
- Can I book a setup review without taking the whole course?
- Yes. A setup review looks at your cameras, settings and workflow, and can be arranged on its own through the contact page. Tell us your camera models and recording requirements, and we will confirm what a review would cover for your team.
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