01. CAMERA BASICS

Get familiar with the essential concepts and settings that every camera operator needs to master.

1. The Exposure Triangle — Understand how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO interact. (3:10)

2. Shutter Speed — Learn how motion is captured and manipulated through shutter speed. (4:29)

3. Frame Rates — Discover how different frame rates can be used, and what I’d recommend. (3:50)

4. ISO — Control your camera’s sensitivity to light and utilise dual-native ISO for clean exposure. (5:12)

5. Aperture — Dive into depth of field and light control using aperture. (2:19)

6. ND Filters — Use neutral density filters for creative control in bright conditions. (1:36)

7. Focus — Get sharper shots by mastering manual and auto focus techniques. (5:53)

8. White Balance — Keep your colours true to life in any lighting environment. (6:26)

9. Resolution & Aspect Ratios — Choose the right resolution and aspect ratio. (5:42)

10. Wrap Up — Review the key camera concepts covered so far. (3:12)

02. ADVANCED CAMERA SETTINGS

Take a deeper dive into the technical settings that can dramatically improve your image quality.

1. Bit Depth & Chroma Subsampling — Understand colour fidelity and data compression. (6:32)

2. Codecs & File Containers — Learn how your footage is stored and why it matters. (7:21)

3. Recap — Quick refresher on the key technical learnings so far. (1:30)

4. Picture Profiles & Cine EI — Explore flat profiles and professional shooting modes. (9:12)

5. Gamma Curves — Adjust your contrast curves for optimising dynamic range when shooting. (5:58)

6. Colour Gamuts — Unlock the full spectrum of accurate, vivid colour. (2:54)

03. SHOOTING IN PRACTICE

Build confidence shooting in real-world environments with practical strategies and techniques.

1. Exposure Fundamentals — Understand what good exposure means in a nightlife environment. (3:32)

2. Clipping & Dynamic Range — Learn the principles of dynamic range and clipping. (8:25)

3. Monitoring & Video Scopes — Use tools like waveforms and histograms to expose correctly. (7:22)

4. Exposure Techniques — Techniques for accurate exposure in a nightlife environment. (15:07)

5. Low Light Shooting — How to adapt in difficult lighting situations that occur in the club. (11:13)

6. Exposure Summary — A practical recap of shooting and monitoring exposure. (3:33)

7. Lens Fundamentals — Learn focal lengths, compression, and lens features that you’ll encounter. (13:07)

8. Composition Techniques — Staple compositions and framing techniques essential for nightlife content. (21:53)

9. Stabilisation — Settings and operation techniques for camera stabilisers. (6:52)

04. AUDIO CAPTURE

Capture professional sound on location to match your visuals.

1. Equipment Recommendations — Essential gear for nightlife audio. (3:06)

2. Setting For Best Results — Levels, placements, and environment considerations. (8:15)

3. Best Practices For Audio Capture — Tips for clean, consistent and balanced sound. (7:59)

05. COLOUR PROCESSING

Build your post-production workflow for bold, clean, professional looks.

1. Introduction — What to expect in your colour grading journey. (4:22)

2. Technical Foundations — Understand colour space conversions from acquisition to broadcast. (5:27)

3. LUTs — Learn how to use Look-Up Tables creatively and correctly. (8:50)

4. Video Scopes for Post Production — A walkthrough of all the tools for accurate colour work. (7:11)

5. Colour Correction — An in-depth guide to colour correction. (29:41)

6. Colour Correction Examples — Real-world, unscripted corrections step-by-step. (47:51)

7. Introduction to Colour Grading — An introduction to colour grading. (14:43)

06. AUDIO PROCESSING

Polish your recorded audio with foundational and advanced techniques.

1. Normalising — Ensure consistent volume and clarity. (7:21)

2. Parametric Equalisers — Sculpt your sound with precision. (11:28)

3. Compression & Limiting — Add loudness and punch whilst controlling dynamic range. (9:16)

4. Layering Audio Sources — Blend clean and ambient sound for enhanced audio. (10:39)

5. Local Adjustments & Denoise — Clean up noise and fix specific issues from audio capture. (8:34)

6. Audio Workflow — Your complete audio checklist and workflow. (4:23)

07. EDITING WORKFLOW

Follow a complete editing process from setup to delivery.

1. Introduction — What this section covers and why it matters. (1:29)

2. Premiere Setup — Organise and automate your project setup with scripts and workflows. (14:19)

3. Editing Workflow — My full editing workflow from import to delivery. (37:39)

08. GEAR ESSENTIALS

Recommendations that balance performance, budget, and portability.

1. Equipment Recommendations — Everything you need, nothing you don’t. (23:33)

09. NAVIGATING THE INDUSTRY

Build a sustainable creative career in nightlife videography.

1. Professional Boundaries & Expectations — Communicate clearly and protect your freelance energy. (13:15)

2. Networking & Growth — Finding first opportunities and growing your business. (12:22)

3. Maintaining Client Relationships — Key traits and habits that keep your clients coming back. (5:53)

4. Marketing Strategies — Utilising social media to build your brand and grow your client base. (12:29)

5. Pricing Your Services — Charge fairly and communicate your value. (4:56)

6. Content Strategy & Services — Understand your clients’ needs and goals, and deliver true value. (14:14)

7. Finding Balance — Prioritise self-care and avoid burnout in the rat-race of freelancing. (25:51)

8. Don’t Be A Dick — A guide to professional conduct, and unwritten rules in the industry. (9:09)

9. Ethical Considerations — Film responsibly in nightlife settings. (2:40)

10. Diversity & Inclusion — Respectful practices in a global, inclusive culture. (5:56)

10. PRACTICAL WORKFLOW

Get a backstage pass to real editing processes from pre- to post-shoot.

1. Pre-Production — Systems and workflows that prepare you for any shoot. (9:59)

2. On-Site Workflow: Artist Clips — How I shoot and deliver consistently and reliably when working with artists. (8:46)

3. On-Site Workflow: Event Clips — Scalable workflows for festivals, venues, and bigger deliverables. (8:31)

4. On-Site Workflow: Aftermovies — Strategies for aftermovies, whether solo or in a team. (11:36)

5. Shot By Shot Workflow — Mental prep and execution before every capture. (7:55)

6. Dialling In The Shot — My full settings and setup process, shot by shot. (8:09)

7. Post-Shoot Workflow — Backups, safety, archiving and prep for the next gig. (6:49)