Learn how to think like a film maker and set up a successful self-recording with a smart phone device.
This workshop is facilitated by Pru Burns, Media Coaching Coordinator for the Video and Media team in Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Recording your own content with a smart phone device can be challenging. The key is having good knowledge of your tech and applying your knowledge with a film maker’s eye.
In this DIY workshop, we will take you through the steps required to set up a successful self-recording with a smart phone device. We will cover essential equipment requirements and show you some film making hacks for lighting and camera stabilisation.
We will get you to re-imagine your location through the eyes of a studio set designer and provide you with some hints and tips on presenting that will increase the production value of your content.
Intended learning outcomes
- Think like a filmmaker.
- Understand the fundamentals of basic shooting on a smart phone or iPad.
- Be resourceful and practical.
- Basic sound, lighting and framing.
Content not covered
- Zoom recordings.
- Laptop recordings.
Additional information: After registering, you will receive an Outlook invite to add to your calendar with the corresponding Zoom join link for the workshop.
Privacy notice: By registering for this workshop, you agree to being recorded in a Zoom meeting. For privacy reasons, please note that recordings will only be made available to those who have attended the workshop, but not to registrants. These recordings will also only be available internally and not distributed elsewhere in the University.
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Delivery: Online
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