What trainees say about learning with us
Comments from people who have taken part in our camera, reporting and editing sessions, written in their own words about what the training was like.
Letters from former trainees
These notes describe how people found the sessions and what they took from them. They reflect individual experiences and are not a promise of any particular result.
I had been shooting for a local group for a while but never felt sure about exposure. Working through it on a real camera, with the tutor watching, finally made it click. I now check my audio before anything else.
The piece-to-camera sessions were the most useful part for me. Watching my own playback was uncomfortable at first, but the notes were specific and kind. I write to picture more carefully now and sound less stiff.
I came for the editing sessions and learned how a newsroom actually runs the day. Logging footage properly and cutting to a fixed length changed how I think about shooting in the first place.
The one-to-one portfolio session helped me choose which pieces to put in my showreel and which to leave out. I felt clearer about my applications afterwards, and the feedback was honest without being harsh.
The people our training is written for
Our classes suit people at different points in a television news career. Some are only starting out, while others already work and want to sharpen one skill. The groups below describe the audiences we have in mind when planning sessions.
Aspiring TV reporters
People who want to report for television and need practice in scripting to picture, delivery to camera and building a piece from scratch.
Camera operators
Operators who want firmer technique in framing, exposure and audio when shooting handheld or on a tripod in unpredictable places.
Journalism students
Students who have studied the theory and want hands-on time with cameras, studio delivery and a newsroom-style editing routine.
Working reporters
Reporters already on air who want to improve live coverage, ad-libbing and calm delivery when a story breaks.
Early-career producers
Producers and video journalists who want a grounding in logging, cutting a news package and meeting a deadline.
Career changers
People moving into broadcast news from other fields who need a clear route into shooting, reporting and building a portfolio.
Get in touch
- Phone
- 01392 574186
- By email
- hello@obychnyfy.com
