This is a hybrid training program. You have access to a vast library of tutorials, live sessions via Zoom and in-person training in Singapore.

Online Live Training, Zoom

27 June, 15:00hrs – 17:30hrs
https://www.smartfilmschool.com/live-class/june-27-mediacorp/register

30 June, 15:00hrs – 17:30hrs
https://www.smartfilmschool.com/live-class/june-30-mediacorp-copy/register’

In-Person Training, Singapore

27 July, Full day from 09:30hrs – 17:30hrs
28 July, Full day from 09:30hrs – 17:30hrs
29 July, Half day from 09:30hrs – 12:30hrs

TRAINING FORMAT

Shoot, Script, Edit and Share reports with your smartphone.

Breaking news
Social news videos
Live streams
TV news packages
Short documentaries Interviews
Scripted pieces
Reporter stand-ups

Terms: You will have access to the online tutorials for one year.

Format: Small class group led by the trainer. The interactive online courses being provided are project-based and feature active learning with on-demand tutorials with unlimited replays.

Equipment needs: Smartphone, apps and gear as required.

Online Live Training, Zoom

27 June, 15:00hrs – 17:30hrs

Part One: Introductions, Review and discuss survey results and training goals gleaned from insights. Further assess skill levels. Orient towards the online course resources and dive in on the apps and gear we use.
Focus is on producing for documentary formats.

Part Two: Demonstrate and discuss the use of creative shots and special shooting modes of iPhones. ProRes, So-Mot, Timelapse and low-light. Make a creative shooting assignment - Personality profile.
Each person will then present their example before the next Zoom.

30 June, 15:00hrs – 17:30hrs

Part One: Trainees share Review and discuss shooting assignment results. Further assess skill levels and plans for upcoming stories with Mojo documentary potential. Review progress in making Filmicpro presets and comfort with using smartphone for more advanced camera work.

Part Two: Screen and critically assess five films from the recent Mobile Journalism Awards global competition. Exclusive access for Mediacorp to review the best of mobile journalism and short-form documentaries. Demos, discuss and set expectations for July in-person visit. We will do field work at that time with simulations, and field demonstrations.

SELF STUDY SCHEDULE

Between the LIve Zoom classes and Robb's in-person visit in July, you are invited to take a deeper with the self study program to complete more story projects

Just follow the sequence below.

Module One

ASSIGNMENT
In the Mobile Journalism Course, view the tutorials on reporter case studies, mobile camera usage, iPhone and Android, camera settings and setups, and shots for sequences.

Watch these tutorials in the Mobile Journalism course:

Getting started
Camera Settings
Android Video Setup
Trends and Story Formats
Case Study: 12 Mojo reporters
Shots for sequences
Filming the shots

Make the camera settings for your smartphone and a preset in FilmicPro. We will do this during today’s ZOOM.

EXERCISES
Film the clips for Project 1 and Project 2 - A Place & A Process.

Module two

Review assignment and exercises.
Share feedback, discussion, demonstration of LumaFusion.

ASSIGNMENT
Watch these tutorials in the Mobile Journalism course:

Video editing 101
PROJECT 3 - Explainer video
Text over video
Project 4 - Take a ride

NOTE:
We will focus on learning the LumaFusion video editor app instead of VN video editor per training manager’s preference.

The LumaFusion video editing course is included in your training package.

Watch these tutorials in the Filmic Pro and LumaFusion course

Quick Start Guide - LumaFusion 3 video editing app

Getting started with LuumaFusion 3
Start a new project in LumaFusion
Edit video clips in LumaFusion

EXERCISES
Film the shots for Project 3 and Project 4 - Explainer and Take a Ride

Make your first experiments with video editing using the LumaFusion app. You can also edit the scenes from project one and two now to gain more experience with basic video editing on your phone and iPad.

Module Three

ASSIGNMENT
Watch these tutorials:

Live video
Pro Gear
Interview techniques
Project 5: Sound bites
Tips for Crisis reporting
Personality Profile
PROJECT 6 Character profile

EXERCISES
With a willing test subject, film short video interviews for Projects 5 and 6. You can also practice editing the clips withe LumaFusion.

Module Four

ASSIGNMENT
Watch these tutorials

Video editing on deadline
Creative shots
Recording a piece-to-camera

EXERCISES
Film two short “Piece to Camera” clips for Project 7 and then edit in Lumafusion to bring together that footage as well as using your interview clips and other shots to see how it goes when trying to craft a complete video.

Look at your practice edit and ask yourself: What is working and what is not working at this stage?

Module five

ASSIGNMENT
Watch these tutorials:

Walking shots
Vertical Video stories
Storyboarding
Script writing
Narration

EXERCISES
Film a walking shot sequence with a partner for the exercise.
The Vertical video exercise is optional but it is required to view the module on crisis reporting.

Module six

ASSIGNMENT
View tutorials on making a short documentary.

EXERCISE
Shoot and edit a FINAL PROJECT.

Orientation & Welcome

How to use this training resource. (Access is restricted to approved trainees.)

Course Curriculum

How to use the training courses

Live sessions

Zoom recordings