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Certified Digital Videographer 2.0 • 2 Modules • 32 Hours

Master the camera. Lead the production.

Certified Digital Videographer 2.0

Build the camera control, shooting confidence, and production skills needed to plan, film, direct, and deliver professional video.

From S$798.40 excl. GST(GST Absorbed) S$998.00 · Full programme fee · 2 modules Next Cohort 28 Jul 2026

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What's included
  • 2 instructor-led modules
  • Industry practitioner trainers
  • Alumni community access
  • Post-training mentoring and support

Programme Overview

What This Programme Is About

Professional video production is no longer just about capturing footage. It requires technical camera control, visual judgment, production planning, subject direction, and the ability to deliver polished work under real production conditions.

Mirrorless and DSLR cameras give videographers more creative control, but they also require stronger technical discipline. The real advantage comes from knowing how to manage exposure, movement, lighting, audio, shot planning, and production decisions consistently.

The Certified Digital Videographer 2.0 programme is designed to help learners develop these skills through a structured pathway covering camera control, cinematic shooting, subject direction, and production coordination. Together, these capabilities help professionals shoot more confidently, manage more complex productions, and deliver higher-quality video outcomes.

Programme Outcomes

Skills That Give You an Edge

Use Camera Settings with Confidence

Control exposure, focus, lenses, audio, and accessories with greater precision.

Shoot Professional-Looking Videos

Apply composition, lighting, camera movement, continuity, and visual storytelling to produce polished videos.

Turn a Brief into a Shot Plan

Translate a visual brief into practical shot lists, filming plans, and production requirements.

Guide On-Camera Talent and Crew

Give clear direction to presenters, interviewees, and crew members during shoots.

Manage More Complex Video Shoots

Plan, troubleshoot, and adapt during more demanding video productions.

Programme Highlights

What You’ll Learn

Across two modules, you will build a complete professional video production capability:

1
  • The 180-degree shutter rule and how to apply it correctly on professional camera systems
  • ND filter selection for maintaining correct exposure in bright conditions
  • LOG and flat picture profile workflows, including S-Log, C-Log, V-Log, and correct exposure strategy
  • Professional camera systems, accessories, codecs, bit-rate, colour subsampling, rigging hardware, and audio inputs
  • Cinematography fundamentals for mirrorless and DSLR systems, including depth of field, lens choice, interview lighting, and focus control
  • Controlled camera movement using fluid-head tripods, motorized gimbals, shoulder rigs, and slider systems
  • Shot plan interpretation and production coordination with a professional crew
  • Assessment: case study written assessment and individual project presentation
2
  • Visual storytelling and detailed shot planning across narrative arc, camera angles, focal lengths, movement, continuity, and production schedule
  • Cinematography and continuity management across a full production day
  • Controlled lighting rig design for interview, product, and location video production
  • Subject direction for on-camera talent, including positioning, instruction, performance, and eye-line control
  • Specialist equipment operation, including wireless follow-focus, motorized sliders, jib arms, remote heads, and multi-camera coordination
  • Complex shot execution, including dolly moves, jib arcs, multi-camera cutaway coverage, and real-time technical adaptation
  • Contingency planning and full production simulation from shot plan to footage delivery
  • Assessment: case study written assessment and individual project presentation

Trainers

Meet Your Educators

Creative Director 15+ Years of Industry ExperienceFounder of Jaidee & Ko
Multimedia Editor for Projection Mapping, Red Lions & Mediacorp Footage at NDP 2023Founder of CJ Pixels, Multimedia Company since 2015Founder of Spark Social Lab Pte Ltd, Digital Training Company since 2025

Target Audience

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for videographers and content professionals who want to shoot better videos, work more confidently with cameras, and manage more complex productions.

It is suitable for:

  • Videographers upgrading from smartphone to mirrorless or DSLR systems
  • Content Creators producing interviews, promotional videos, and corporate content
  • Marketing and Communications Professionals responsible for branded video production
  • Production Assistants moving into camera operator or production coordinator roles
  • Videographers and Content Directors preparing for commercial production work
  • Independent Filmmakers and Photographers developing professional video capability

Differentiators

What Makes This Programme Different

Most camera videography courses teach settings. The Certified Digital Videographer 2.0 programme builds the technical discipline, production workflow, and leadership capability needed for professional video work.

Typical Camera Videography Course
  • Teach general camera settings
  • Focus on operating the camera
  • Emphasize equipment features
  • Cover lighting as a basic setup task
  • Stop at the camera operation
  • Focus on solo shooting
Certified Digital Videographer 2.0
  • Teach camera control, shooting workflow, and production decision-making
  • Develop shooting, lighting, movement, direction, and production coordination
  • Connect equipment choices to visual outcomes and production requirements
  • Teach lighting as a controlled production discipline
  • Build from camera operation to planning, directing, and managing full shoots
  • Develop the ability to brief crew, direct subjects, and manage a full production workflow

Get Certified

Certification Pathway

To attain the Certified Digital Videographer 2.0 certification by Equinet Academy, complete the following modules:

Each module can also be taken as a standalone course. Learners who have already completed Module 1 as a standalone course may count it toward the Certified Digital Videographer 2.0 certification by completing Module 2.

Candidates who complete each module with at least 75% attendance and demonstrate competency in all assessments will receive the corresponding award for that module. Candidates who complete all two modules will receive the Certified Digital Videographer 2.0 certificate from Equinet Academy.

Prerequisites

What You Need Prior to the Programme

Access to a mirrorless or DSLR camera with at least one lens is required. Foundational video production experience and basic familiarity with manual video settings are recommended.

Fees Breakdown

Programme Fees

ModuleFull FeeAfter Bundle DiscountAfter Max Modular Funding
M1: Mirrorless & DSLR Videography EssentialsS$999.00S$399.20S$399.20
M2: Advanced Cinematic Mirrorless/DSLR Videography & Video Production TechniquesS$999.00S$399.20S$399.20
Full Certified Digital Videographer 2.0 ProgrammeAfter Max Modular FundingTotal Nett Fee:From S$798.40 excl. GST(GST Absorbed)

Course Schedule

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Total modules: 2 modules

Course Dates Trainer
28 Jul 2026 to 07 Aug 2026
9.00am - 6.00pm · In-Person
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27 Oct 2026 to 06 Nov 2026
9.00am - 6.00pm · In-Person
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the programme. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please contact our friendly team.

You need access to a mirrorless or DSLR camera with at least one lens. For Module 2, a fast prime lens is recommended.

Complete Module 1 before Module 2.

Yes. Each module can be taken as a standalone course and carries its own Equinet Academy Certificate of Completion.

You will be able to capture technically controlled footage, work with lighting and camera movement, interpret shot plans, direct subjects, coordinate production requirements, and manage more advanced video shoots.

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