Videography Certification (South Africa)

Core Courses:

1. Videography Fundamentals

2. Camera Handling and Techniques

3. Lighting and Sound

4. Storytelling and Narrative

5. Editing and Post-Production

6. Visual Effects and Motion Graphics

7. Color Grading and Correction

8. Audio Recording and Design

Specialized Courses:

1. Wedding Videography Certification

2. Corporate Videography Certification

3. Documentary Videography Certification

4. Music Video Production Certification

5. Commercial Videography Certification

6. Event Videography Certification

7. Sports Videography Certification

8. Aerial Videography Certification

Software-Specific Courses:

1. Adobe Premiere Pro Certification

2. Final Cut Pro X Certification

3. Avid Media Composer Certification

4. DaVinci Resolve Certification

5. Blackmagic Design Certification

6. After Effects Certification

7. Motion Graphics Certification

8. 3D Animation Certification

Industry-Specific Courses:

1. Film and Television Production Certification

2. Broadcast Journalism Certification

3. Digital Media Production Certification

4. Online Video Marketing Certification

5. Social Media Video Production Certification

6. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Certification

7. 360-Degree Video Production Certification

8. Live Streaming Certification

Elective Courses:

1. Videography Business and Marketing

2. Visual Storytelling and Narrative

3. Advanced Lighting Techniques

4. Sound Design and Audio Post-Production

5. Color Grading and Correction

Certification Levels:

1. Basic Videography Certification (3-6 months)

2. Intermediate Videography Certification (6-12 months)

3. Advanced Videography Certification (1-2 years)

4. Expert Videography Certification (2+ years)

Target Audience:

- Professional videographers

- Filmmakers

- Broadcast journalists

- Digital media professionals

- Entrepreneurs and small business owners

Benefits:

- Enhanced videography skills and knowledge

- Improved job prospects and career advancement

- Developed skills in industry-standard software and technologies

- Increased understanding of videography principles and trends

- Certification recognized by employers and industries

Additional Advanced Courses:

1. Certified Videographer (CV)

2. Certified Video Producer (CVP)

3. Certified Editor (CE)

4. Certified Motion Graphics Artist (CMGA)

5. Certified Visual Effects Artist (CVFA)

Certification Bodies:

1. South African Film and Video Association (SAFVA)

2. International Association of Videographers (IAV)

3. National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

4. Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

5. Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)

6. Blackmagic Design Certified Expert (BDCE)

7. Avid Certified User (ACU)

8. DaVinci Resolve Certified User (DRCU)

Government Initiatives:

1. National Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) Film and Video Production Training Program

2. South African Government Film and Video Production Support Program

3. Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) Digital Media Production Initiative

4. Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) Film and Video Production Program

5. Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Film and Video Production Support Program

Institutions Offering Videography Courses:

1. University of Cape Town (UCT) - Department of Film and Media Studies

2. University of Witwatersrand (Wits) - School of Arts

3. Nelson Mandela University (NMU) - Department of Visual Arts

4. University of Johannesburg (UJ) - Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

5. Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) - Department of Film and Video Technology

6. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) - Department of Film and Video Production

7. Vega School of Brand Leadership

8. Open Window Institute.