What you'll learn
Learn DSLR videography with our DSLR and mirrorless video-making short course in Sydney.
Have you ever picked up your DSLR or mirrorless camera, excited to create cinematic video, only to be disappointed with the results? Or spent hours watching online tutorials that leave you more confused than confident? This instructor-led, hands-on videography course is designed to help you truly understand your camera and start producing professional-quality video.
In this practical course, you’ll learn how to unlock the full potential of DSLR and mirrorless cameras, from mastering manual settings to crafting visually compelling stories. With expert guidance and structured exercises, you’ll move beyond auto mode and gain confidence controlling exposure, focus, lighting, and sound.
Each session combines clear demonstrations with hands-on practice. You’ll complete real-world filming exercises such as interviews, product shots, and outdoor shoots, allowing you to apply your skills in realistic scenarios. Along the way, you’ll develop an understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and production workflows used by professional videographers.
You’ll also be introduced to post-production fundamentals, learning how to organise, edit, and enhance your footage using DaVinci Resolve. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in both shooting and editing video, and the confidence to continue developing your videography skills independently.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this DSLR videography course, you should be able to:
- Confidently operate DSLR or mirrorless cameras in manual video mode
- Control exposure using aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and frame rate
- Use white balance, focus, and lenses effectively
- Apply basic lighting techniques using natural and artificial light
- Record clean audio using in-camera or external microphones
- Compose and frame shots to support visual storytelling
- Edit video and audio using DaVinci Resolve
Course content
What will be covered in this DSLR videography course?
Session 1: Pre-Production & Camera Foundations
- Pre-production planning and workflows
- Camera operation and technical skills
- Camera types used for cinematography
- The exposure triangle
- Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO (with practical exercises)
Session 2: Camera Controls & Lighting
- White balance, focus control, and lenses (with practical exercises)
- Natural vs artificial lighting
- Lighting for mood and storytelling
- Lighting ratios and basic lighting techniques
- Colour temperature
- Light modifiers: reflectors, diffusers, scrims, flags, and GOBOs
Session 3: Composition & Camera Movement
- Composition and framing principles
- Rule of thirds, headroom, and leading room
- Camera angles and movement (with practical exercises)
Session 4: Audio Recording
- Production vs post-production sound
- Microphone types and recording techniques
- Audio syncing and Foley sound
Sessions 5 & 6: Editing & Post-Production
- Video and audio editing fundamentals using daVinci Resolve
- Editing software and file management
- Cutting, trimming, colour correction, and basic grading
- Sound mixing, transitions, effects, and sound design
- Practical editing sessions
Intended audience
Who is this DSLR videography course for?
- Beginners learning DSLR or mirrorless video from the ground up
- Intermediate videographers refining technical and creative skills
- Aspiring content creators and filmmakers
- Business owners creating in-house video content
Course materials
What to bring to online class
- DSLR or mirror-less camera + lens
- Class 10 SD Card or higher
- Tripod or other camera support device eg. Bean bag.
- Neutral Density filter for at least one of your lenses.
- Supplied: Extensive course notes.
Course testimonials
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Natasha said: Our Tutor Leo was fantastic. A wealth of knowledge and so approachable. I just wish the course was longer as I know there is so much more he could have taught us.
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Adrian said: The course provided an excellent introduction to DSLR videography. It covered essential theory, how to operate a DSLR camera in manual mode and there was a significant amount of time spent shooting footage. Leo was an excellent tutor and took the time to make sure each of us understood all aspects of the course.
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Paige said: This course has a good mix of theoretical and practical learning, which keeps things interesting. Leo is a patient tutor and is highly skilled at translating complex concepts into simple chunks of information that a beginner can understand. I wish the course went for longer or there was a level 2!
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Stewart said: Clear and simple teaching style. Leo was a great teacher that was very interested in us getting the most out of the course.
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Julia said: I enjoyed this course, and it’s great for beginners and amateur videographers. Our tutor Leo is amazing! He shared his knowledge with us and support us through whole course. He is always happy to help if there are any difficulties both in the technical part and in the theoretical one, or if you need help in the shooting process.
Course tutors
Gregory Foulds
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<p>Learn DSLR videography with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/audio-video-photography/video"><strong>DSLR and mirrorless video-making short course</strong></a> <strong>
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