Camera Operations and Video Editing
About This Course
This course equips learners with the skills and techniques required to operate a range of camera equipment and execute professional video editing. Participants will learn how to interpret shot plans and use different camera types to meet specific production needs, ensuring high-quality footage under diverse shooting conditions. Emphasis is placed on mastering camera functions, controlling movement, and adapting settings to maintain optimal framing and composition. Learners will also be guided through the setup, inspection, and safe handling of each type of equipment, including mounting options and essential safety practices. Through practical exercises, learners will develop fundamental editing skills to export finished videos for digital sharing. The course includes collaboration with production teams to capture complex shots and apply effective video editing techniques.
As video content continues to dominate across digital platforms, film, and broadcasting, the demand for skilled camera operators and editors is rising. This course is highly relevant to media production, advertising, marketing, and creative industries where technical proficiency in camera work and post-production editing is essential. By completing this course, learners enhance their employability and gain opportunities for job upgrading in visual content creation roles. Whether entering the media industry or advancing within it, participants will acquire industry-recognized competencies to support career growth.
This course is designed for beginner to intermediate learners, including those with basic knowledge looking to build or formalize their skills in camera operations and video editing.
What You'll Learn
LO1: Interpret shot plans and adjust camera settings to meet the technical requirements of video productions.
LO2: Operate various types of cameras with controlled movements and adjusted settings, and perform video editing to achieve proper framing and high video quality.
LO3: Inspect camera setups and coordinate with teams to capture complex shots using specialized mounting equipment.
Course Outline:
LU1: Camera Equipment and Setting Adjustment for Video Quality
T1: Technical specifications for various types of camera equipment and accessories
T2: Feature and functions of various types of camera equipment and accessories
T3: Interpret detailed shot plans to understand technical requirements
T4: Alter/adjust camera equipment and settings to compensate for variables which impact the quality of footage
LU2: Instruction of Camera Operation and Video Editing
T1: Speciality camera equipment, accessories and video editing tools
T2: Instructions to operate different types of cameras and video editing standards
T3: Operate cameras to record sequences that meet the technical requirements of productions
T4: Control camera movements to achieve desired framing and composition safely
LU3: Safety Procedures and Camera Equipment Setup for Production
T1: Safety regulations and procedures pertaining to camera operations
T2: Inspect equipment to ensure that it is correctly fitted and complies with technical requirements
T3: Coordinate with production teams to capture camera shots that require the use of mounting equipment
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience
Target age group: 21-65 years old