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In-person & online

Filmmaking with a smartphone

Learn to shoot, light, and edit professional-quality content using just your phone. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to push your craft further, this hands-on workshop is built for the way filmmakers work today.

1 or 2 days

Workshop format

Beginner & advanced

Two levels

In-person or online

Flexible delivery

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Practical Skills and Techniques

Every session is hands-on. You'll leave with footage you've shot yourself and an edit you've built from scratch — not just theory.

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Camera mastery

Get the most from your phone camera settings, exposure, and focus.

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Location sound

Capture clean audio without a professional kit.

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Lighting techniques

Achieve well-lit, cinematic content with minimal equipment.

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Fast turnaround editing

Edit quickly and efficiently, ready to publish same-day.

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Hooks & transitions

Advanced techniques to drive engagement on social platforms.

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DaVinci Resolve

Advanced-level introduction to professional editing software.

COURSE LEVELS

Choose the right level for you

Both levels cover the core skills of smartphone filmmaking. The advanced course builds on these foundations with professional apps, advanced editing, and deeper technical knowledge.

Core smartphone filmmaking

No experience needed. Perfect for first-time filmmakers or those new to content creation.

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Getting the best from your phone camera

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Capturing good quality location sound

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Achieving well-lit content

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Phone data wrangling and file management

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Quick turnaround phone edits

Beginner

Professional smartphone production

For filmmakers who want to push further with professional apps and advanced editing workflows.

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Everything in the beginner course

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Blackmagic Camera app for iOS & Android

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Capturing broadcast-quality location sound

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Professional lighting techniques

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Hooks & transitions for high engagement

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Phone data wrangling & file management

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DaVinci Resolve editing software

Advanced

COURSE OPTIONS

Flexible formats to fit your schedule

Both workshops can be delivered in-person or online, and are available as a 1-day or 2-day format depending on how deep you want to go.

1-day intensive

A complete shoot-to-edit experience in a single day. Ideal for those with limited time who want to cover the full workflow.

Duration: 1 full day

Covers: shooting & editing

Suitable for: beginner & advanced

Option 1

2-day deep dive

Day 1 is dedicated to shooting. Day 2 is dedicated entirely to editing. More time to practise, refine, and ask questions.

Day 1: on-location shooting

Day 2: editing & post-production

Suitable for: beginner & advanced

Option 2

OUTPUTS

Shaped to your style

Whether you’re featuring talent, highlighting products, or sharing a lifestyle, we’ll help you elevate your content and engage viewers. Check out these two examples made by the Cinora team. 

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Catherine Dick

Screen Educator

Ash has years of experience delivering training with NFTS, Screen Scotland and various colleges & Universities. She creates her own content with a smartphone, and content for BBC Scotland, Creowdfunder and more.

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BOOK THE COURSE

Ready to get started?

Every group is different — get in touch to tell us about your needs and we'll find the right format, level, and schedule for you. We run sessions for individuals, groups, schools, and organisations.

Thanks for submitting!

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