Introduction to Wildlife and Documentary Film-making
New course JULY 5-6 2008
This course provides a unique introduction to working in the wildlife television industry with a leading BBC wildlife film-maker. The sessions cover all aspects of wildlife film-making with opportunities for filming real wildlife and learning first hand about the business. This is the only course run by a wildlife television producer still actively filming with the BBC natural History Unit
and recommended by them.
The course is situated in the heart of the Devon countryside, yet within easy reach by car, train or bus.
Andrew Cooper is one of the country's top BBC wildlife television producers with over 40 major productions and over 100 other programmes to his name. A biologist and anthropologist by training, his award winning television career spans over 25 years as a presenter, producer, director, script writer, cameraman and sound recordist. Many of his films rank among the highest rating BBC Natural History Unit programmes. He is the author of several best selling BBC books, a trustee of some of the regions leading educational wildlife charities and actively involved in wildlife conservation and education. He is also a popular and sought after speaker with a wide range of experiences filming all over the world, employing some of the top names in the business.
Look
out for his next film in the prestigious BBC Natural World strand 2008
- a natural history of the badger, produced by Andrew Cooper and narrated
by Sir David Attenborough.
This introductory course is run on Andrew Cooper's own farm and 40 acre
private nature reserve. It is situated in the picturesque and historic
valley of Haccombe, near Newton Abbot in South Devon. The course is designed
to be a fun, informative and valuable experience, mixing with other people
excited and enthused by wildlife films and the subjects that feature in
them.
Teas, coffees and snack lunches will be provided each day. Accommodation can be found at nearby bed and breakfasts if necessary. No experience or equipment is required, but most people bring their own camcorders and tripods. Standard BBC NHU camera equipment and some of the latest time lapse, miniature cameras and digital recorders will also be available.
Download details of the courses and the Booking form in 'Acrobat' format
The training course groups are kept small. Limited places available.
We do not assume prior knowledge.
The events are designed to be enjoyable and inspirational.
INTRODUCTORY COURSE
WILDLIFE & DOCUMENTARY
Next course JUNE 21-22 2008 now fully booked
New course JULY 5-6 2008
Book early to avoid disappointment - limited places
If you are interested in any other dates please email for further information.
How about a group visit to historic Church Farm?
