Date: 20th of July 2026 to 31st July 2026
Duration: 2 Weeks (Intensive Beginners Training)
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: UDSM Kijitonyama Campus (Former TTCL Staff College), Dar es Salaam
Fee: TZS 1,300,000

Course Overview and Objectives

Learn the complete process of professional video production from concept development to final delivery. This practical, hands-on training is designed for beginners who want to acquire the skills needed to plan, shoot, and produce high-quality videos for business, education, social media, marketing, journalism, and digital storytelling.

Participants will gain real-world experience in camera operation, video composition, lighting, audio recording, directing, and production workflow while working on practical projects.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of video production and visual storytelling
  • Plan and organize video production projects effectively
  • Operate professional and DSLR/video cameras confidently
  • Apply camera techniques including framing, composition, and movement
  • Record clear and professional-quality audio
  • Set up and use lighting equipment for different shooting environments
  • Conduct interviews and direct on-camera talent
  • Produce videos suitable for television, online platforms, and social media
  • Work collaboratively within a video production team

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners interested in video production
  • Content creators and YouTubers
  • Journalists and media practitioners
  • Teachers and eLearning content developers
  • Marketing and communication professionals
  • NGO and corporate communication officers
  • Students pursuing media and communication careers
  • Entrepreneurs promoting products and services through video

Pre-requisites

  • Basic computer skills
  • Participants must have access to a laptop or MacBook
  • No prior video production experience is required
  • Camera equipment will be demonstrated during practical sessions

Training Content Highlights

Introduction to Video Production

  • Understanding video production processes
  • Roles and responsibilities in a production team
  • Types of video productions and their applications
  • The importance of visual storytelling

Pre-Production Planning

  • Developing video concepts and ideas
  • Writing simple scripts and storyboards
  • Planning production schedules
  • Organizing equipment and locations

Camera Operations and Techniques

  • Understanding camera functions and settings
  • Exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
  • White balance and focus control
  • Camera handling and stabilization techniques

Composition and Visual Storytelling

  • Framing and shot composition
  • Camera angles and shot types
  • Visual continuity and sequencing
  • Creating compelling visual narratives

Lighting for Video Production

  • Fundamentals of lighting
  • Three-point lighting setup
  • Indoor and outdoor lighting techniques
  • Managing natural and artificial light

Audio Recording Techniques

  • Importance of quality audio
  • Using microphones and audio recorders
  • Interview audio recording
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting audio problems

Directing and Production Management

  • Working with presenters and interviewees
  • Directing scenes and interviews
  • Managing production workflow
  • Production ethics and safety

Practical Field Production

  • Conducting location shoots
  • Capturing B-roll footage
  • Interview production exercises
  • Team-based video production project

Introduction to Post-Production

  • Overview of video editing workflow
  • Preparing footage for editing
  • Basic editing concepts and terminology
  • Exporting and distributing video content

Final Production Project

  • Planning and producing a short video
  • Team presentation and evaluation
  • Professional production workflow review

Registration and Inquiries

For more information or to register, contact:

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📞 Phone: +255 754 471 705

Start Your Journey into Professional Video Production

Acquire practical skills in camera operation, lighting, audio recording, directing, and storytelling, and learn how to create engaging video content for today's digital world.

Limited slots available — Register today!

Contact Us

Director
Center for Virtual Learning
University of Dar es Salaam,
Kijitonyama Campus
P.O. Box 33335
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
Fax: +255 (0) 22 2700766
cvl@udsm.ac.tz

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Branch Manager
Nyegezi Fisheries Avenue,
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz
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Branch Manager
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Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz