Course modules for every stage of the story
storybeamra offers focused training in the skills that make a video story work: how it's built, how it's lit, how it's framed, and how it reaches your audience on time.
Narrative structure
Learn to shape raw footage and interviews into a story with a clear beginning, turning point and payoff, whatever the length of the piece.
- Structuring short-form reports
- Building longer feature narratives
- Writing voice-over that supports picture
Lighting direction
Master repeatable lighting setups for interviews, presenter pieces and location reports, including working with available light.
- Three-point lighting fundamentals
- Fast setups for field reporting
- Matching light across a sequence
Camera framing
Develop an instinct for composition, from establishing wides to tightly framed close-ups that carry emotional weight.
- Framing for interviews and pieces to camera
- Movement and handheld technique
- Coverage planning for editors
Production workflow
Build a repeatable pipeline from planning through to delivery, so your team can hit deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Shot list and storyboard planning
- File management on location
- Fast-turnaround delivery checklists
Field reporting technique
Sharpen the practical skills reporters need on location: interview setup, audio capture and safe, efficient shooting.
- Interview setup on location
- Capturing clean location audio
- Working solo or with a small crew
Story editing & pacing
Cut footage with intent, using pacing and structure to keep an audience watching from the first second to the last.
- Selecting the strongest material
- Pacing for attention and clarity
- Finishing touches: colour, sound, titles
A simple, practical process
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Share the kind of stories or reports your team produces.
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We recommend the modules that fit your level and timeline.
Train and apply
Practise on real footage and bring it straight into your next shoot.
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