TRAVEL THE WORLD AS A filmmaker
If you want to be hired by major brands and broadcasters to travel the world capturing awesome adventures – then you have landed on the right page!
Over the last 15 years I have travelled the world Directing documentaries and working for global brands. I have filmed in deserts, up mountains, on remote islands and in the Amazon Rainforest. My best project? Filming a documentary at the wreck-site of the Titanic. Due for release in 2025 on a major streaming platform.
This industry is competitive, challenging and ever changing. I had to adapt, or be left behind. I had to cultivate focus, resilience, determination and passion. I had to stay on top of the game and create stunning visuals and engaging stories. Now I’m ready to share with you how to excel in this exciting career.
LUCK, IS WHEN PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY.
How to be a successful freelancer
Do you want to work for yourself? Have no official boss? Manage your own schedule? Then we need to work together to make sure that the uncertainty of this path doesn’t result in your crying out for the first 9-5 low salary job you can get your hands on.
How to create cinematic footage
Yes, the latest iPhone, or Pixel, or whatever you’ve got is a great place to start out. But, do you think global brands are spending the big bucks on creators filming with their iPhone? No. If you want to reach the highest earning potential you need to use quality equipment.
How to edit
The edit is the storytelling, but it’s also the tech. Subtleties in the edit are what makes a good story – great. From colour correction to audio mixing. Learn how to edit on pro software to upgrade your employability.
How to make a documentary
If you want to engage an audience you need to know how to tell a well prepared captivating story with strong visuals and an interesting narrative. Do you know how to film sequences that take your audience on a journey?
Online Courses
Unlock your career potential
Embark on a transformative journey with my expertly designed courses. Elevate your content to achieve professional success.
Tech Talk – overcome the overwhelm of video terminology and get creating!
$30aud
The Tech Talk section of Social Media Videos: Stripped back. This course is an excerpt from our larger course and designed for those of you that just want to learn what the correct settings are for video on a digital camera.
SUBJECTS:
- What kit
- Understanding tech talk
- Resolution (HD or 4K?)
- Frame Rate (real time or slow mo?)
- Shutter Speed (The rule & the work around)
- Aperture (lets get creative)
- ISO (Fake Light)
- Exposure assist tools
- White Balance (Why so blue…?)
- Colour Profiles (help, I overexposed!)
The beginners guide to Factual Filmmaking skills
$30aud
So, you know how to operate your camera, but do you know the basics of how to produce a film? This beginner course talks you through a range of simple but crucial skills you should learn to become a filmmaker. This bite-size course covers: How to shoot in sequences to tell a story, how to set up and record an interview, basic lighting principles and how to choose the right music and sound effects.
SUBJECTS:
- Shooting a sequence
- A highlights montage
- Filming an interview
- Conducting an interview
- Sound effects
- Choosing music
- Recording voiceovers
- Basic lighting
Social Media Videos: Stripped Back – best for brands
$50aud
Ideal for business owners, brands, digital marketers and beginner content creators. This course gives you a full breakdown of entry level filmmaking skills for you or your team to create your own professional in house content. We cover Tech Talk and Factual Filmmaking skills as well as running you through the types of video to create for your platforms.
SUBJECTS: Filmmaking Skills & Tech Talk as well as:
- 10 types of video
- Attention Grabbing videos
- Which Platform?
- A brief moment
- Introducing your people
- Short stories
coming soon
How to film an Adventure Documentary
Adventure Filmmaking 101 is unique in that it in itself is filmed as a documentary.
This immersive experience runs you through everything you need to know to make your own film, from pre-production prep, equipment, camera settings, cinematography, interview technique all the way through to how to get your film distrubuted..
This is the ultimate course for a career in adventure filmmaking and will teach you everything you need to know about making your first documentary film.
LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2025
What folks are saying about THE COURSES
Clarity and confidence
Finally, a simple course that doesn’t overwhelm me! I was always too afraid to try to use a proper camera because I found all the language so confusing. I now totally get it and feel confident filming with one!
Leah Willmott
Digital Marketing
Freelance fear overcome
I always wanted to be freelance but felt too afraid to make that leap. Since taking these courses I’ve created videos about subjects I’m passionate about and now have my own showreel so I can begin my freelance career.
Kate Morgan
Editor
Career goals
I have worked in TV for a long time as an Assistant Producer, but never got the jobs I wanted as they required you to be able to film. Now I understand camera ops I am hoping to step into my dream role as a Shooting Producer/Director on a Documentary
Nathan Adams
Producer/Director
DON’T STAND IN THE WAY OF YOURSELF
Do the best you can until you know better. When you know better, do better.
Begin your dream career journey today.