Introduction to wildlife television training course – summer 2010
Advanced wildlife television training course – summer 2010
Do you have a passion for the natural world?
Are you determined, resourceful and ambitious?
Are you the kind of person who wants to succeed in wildlife film making?
Do you just want to make better wildlife videos?
Learn professional filming techniques and trade secrets
Learn how to use natural lighting to best effect
Learn the secrets behind successful story telling and script writing
Learn how to think like a documentary film maker
Learn in a relaxed, enjoyable and stimulating environment
These courses provide 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 a chance to film real wildlife and learn first hand about the business. This is the only course run by a wildlife television producer working with the BBC Natural History Unit and recommended by them.
The venue is in the heart of the South 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 some 30 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 region's 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 having filmed all over the world, employing some of the top names in the business.
One
of his latest productions with the prestigious BBC Natural World strand
is the natural history of the badger, produced by Andrew Cooper and narrated
by Sir David Attenborough. The film reveals previously unrecorded wild
behaviour and was the first to bring high quality images from badgers
underground here at Church Farm.
The courses take place on Andrew Cooper's own farm and 40 acre private
nature reserve, situated in the picturesque and historic valley of Haccombe,
near Newton Abbot in South Devon. A spacious conference room and large
courtyard provide excellent facilities and the surrounding farm is a naturalist's
paradise.
Courses are designed to offer 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 lunches 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 digital camcorders and tripods. Standard BBC NHU camera equipment and some of the latest time lapse, miniature cameras and digital recorders and will also be on show.
Download details of the courses and the Booking form in 'Acrobat' format
These
events are designed to be enjoyable and inspirational.
Click here to read some testimonials from recent courses
And a recent note from one student on our 2009 course which included
a surprise visit from a top BBC dubbing mixer:
I just wanted to say how much I
enjoyed the course this weekend and how useful I found it.....
I have to tell you that I am more than convinced as a result of the
weekend spent with you; I left Church Farm elated that I finally
knew what I wanted to do with my life, and how I was going to
make a difference. My drive back to London was almost certainly
too fast...but I was buzzing!
Please pass on my thanks to Martyn - his contribution was invaluable -
and to Jeanne for her hospitality and lovely lunches. I hope to keep in
touch; but if that doesn't happen, I'd like you to know what a huge difference
you have made. Thanks again.
Next Introductory course 19th-20th June 2010
Special courses (HD Cam etc) also available - please enquire
Next advanced course 3rd-4th July 2010
Book early to avoid disappointment - limited places
ALSO
Wildlife still photography day courses
If you are interested in any other dates for wildlife video or still photography,
or creative writing (The art of story) courses, please email for further information.
How about a free group visit to historic Church Farm?
