Cameraman Course

What will I learn?

Become a proper camera operator with our Camera Operator Training, made for video people who want to level up their game. You'll learn all the important lighting tricks, like how to use shadows to set the mood and how to balance sunlight with electric light. You go learn how to plan and film scenes, work well with the director, and get your camera movements spot on. You'll look at scripts to find the real feelings and important parts, and tidy up your footage after filming. Improve how you frame shots and pick the right gear for each scene. Join us and turn your ideas into powerful visuals.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Proper lighting: Learn how to use shadows to create mood and balance sunlight with electric light.

Plan your shots: Make shot lists and work well with the director.

Read scripts well: Understand what the characters are doing and find the important emotional bits.

Check your footage: Make sure the quality is good and plan if you need to film anything again or make changes.

Frame shots well: Use interesting techniques and understand camera angles.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.