Lights, camera, action! Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, or just someone eager to elevate your video production skills, this 3-Day Crash Course is your fast track to mastering the art of storytelling through video.

What you’ll learn

• Basics of video shooting and camera handling

• Essential lighting techniques for stunning visuals

• Audio recording and sound design essentials

• Editing tips for a professional finish

• Insider tricks to bring your creative vision to life

Who should attend

• Beginners

• Content creators

• Social Media Inluencers

• Digital Marketers

• Entrepreneurs

• Aspiring Filmakers

• Stills Photographers

• High School leavers

Course Outline

Day 1: Camera & Cinematography
Learn camera fundamentals, exposure, composition, lens choices, camera movement, and how to capture cinematic, emotionally driven visuals for films, documentaries, and branded content.

Day 2: Lighting & Sound
Understand the foundations of lighting and professional audio recording. Learn how to shape mood with light, work with natural and artificial lighting, and capture clean, immersive sound for interviews, documentaries, and narrative scenes.

Day 3: Editing & Storytelling
Learn the fundamentals of editing, pacing, and story structure. Shape raw footage into compelling visual narratives through editing, sound, and rhythm — whether for documentary filmmaking, short films, or commercial content.

Your Lecturer & Mentor

Kobus Louw is an experienced Cape Town based Cinematographer, Director & Editor with a career spanning over 20 years working at the highest levels of the South African Television, Commercial & Brand Content Industry.

Where

Grounded Workspace

47 Van Riebeeckshof Rd, Protea Valley, Cape Town, 7530

www.groundedmeetingplace.com

When

Please email info@intothelightfilms.co.za for details on when the next course will start.

Cost

R5000 per student. Max 5 students per course.