Sharpen your camera skills and technical mastery with our Camera & Self-Shooting Advanced Course, designed for experienced practitioners ready to elevate every frame.

This intensive 3 day program focuses on advanced composition, cinematic lighting for solo setups, pro-level audio capture, creative camera movement using compact rigs and real-time problem solving for one-person productions. Learn advanced framing, exposure and color control, microphone selection and placement, multi-source audio mixing and efficient single-operator workflows for interviews, presentations, and narrative work.

Hands-on modules include live solo shoots, director-for-self techniques, remote-controlled camera operation, and fast-edit strategies to streamline post.

By course end you’ll command sophisticated gear (Sony FX9, FX6, FS7 etc), produce polished multi-camera-feel results on your own, and deliver consistently professional content that stands out.

Ideal for videographers, journalists, content creators, and creative professionals seeking to go further with self-sufficient production.

Master the art of guiding stories from page to stage and screen with our Directing Drama course. Designed for emerging and experienced directors alike, this immersive program blends hands-on workshops, scene study, and collaborative lab projects to sharpen your vision, command of actors, and storytelling instincts.

Learn practical techniques in blocking, pacing, composition, and rehearsal strategy; develop skills in script analysis, casting and working with designers; and practice directing across film, television, and theatre formats.

With personalised mentorship from industry professionals, real-world production opportunities, and a focus on leadership and creative problem-solving, you’ll leave prepared to lead casts and crews with confidence and craft compelling performances that resonate.

Master the future of real-time storytelling with our Advanced Live Broadcasting Course.

Designed for seasoned creators and broadcast professionals, this intensive program dives deep into cutting-edge production techniques, multistreaming strategies, low-latency workflows, and immersive audience engagement.

Learn to architect scalable live events, troubleshoot complex signal chains, optimize video and audio quality, and leverage interactive tools and analytics to grow and monetize your broadcasts. Hands-on labs use industry-standard hardware and cloud platforms, culminating in a capstone live event that tests your technical leadership and creative direction. Elevate your broadcast skillset and deliver flawless, high-impact live experiences that stand out in a crowded digital landscape.

Take your vision mixing to the next level with this intensive course tailored for advanced live TV practitioners. Focused on creative control, signal integrity, and split-second decision-making, the curriculum dives deep into multi-camera composition, advanced transition design, macro-driven automation, and real-time effects workflow.

Master program and aux routing, dynamic keying under challenging conditions, and granular color grading and HDR handling in the live chain. Learn advanced ISO/recording strategies, networked production using NDI and SMPTE standards, redundancy planning, and low-latency audio-video synchronisation.

Through hands-on sessions on modern switchers, scripting automation, and complex show rehearsals, refine your leadership in the gallery: drive show pacing, direct technical crews, and troubleshoot live faults with calm precision. Ideal for technical directors, senior vision mixers, and multi-role live producers aiming to innovate broadcast aesthetics and reliability on high-stakes broadcasts.

Master advanced sound design for film, TV, and commercial projects in this intensive course tailored for seasoned practitioners. Deepen your craft with high-level techniques in immersive mixing, spectral editing, and hybrid sound creation. Explore narrative-driven soundscapes, advanced ADR integration, and sophisticated Foley that elevate performance and storytelling.

Master tools and workflows for immersive formats (Dolby Atmos and binaural), precise stem management, and loudness compliance across delivery platforms. Develop a signature sonic language through creative exercises, project-based assignments, and critical feedback from industry-leading sound designers.

By course end, you’ll deliver polished, broadcast-ready mixes and compelling sonic identities that cut through today’s crowded media landscape. Recommended prerequisites: professional experience in post-production audio and proficiency with major DAWs and plug-ins.

Master advanced production workflows and lead high-stakes film and TV projects with confidence.

This intensive 3 day course is designed for experienced producers, line producers, production managers, and department heads who need practical tools and strategic frameworks to streamline complex shoots, control budgets, and deliver on creative vision under pressure.

You’ll master scheduling for multi-unit and international productions, advanced budgeting and cost control, risk mitigation, union and legal compliance, vendor and stakeholder management and data-driven production reporting.

Hands-on case studies, real-world templates and mentorship from seasoned showrunners and production executives ensure you leave ready to optimise resources, reduce delays and scale operations across episodic and feature projects. Elevate your leadership, sharpen your operational expertise, and drive productions that finish on time, on budget, and on brief.

Turn your ideas into scroll-stopping video content.

Our Digital Content Creation course teaches creators how to plan, shoot, and edit for platforms like YouTube and TikTok, focusing on audience-first storytelling, platform-specific formats, and growth tactics that convert views into followers.

You’ll learn practical skills: crafting hooks, framing and lighting on a budget, fast-paced editing techniques, sound design, captions and thumbnails that boost clicks and analytics-driven optimisation.

Each module includes hands-on assignments, real-world briefs, and feedback to build a polished content portfolio. Whether you’re starting from scratch or scaling a channel, leave with the creative workflow, technical toolkit, and content calendar you need to publish consistently and grow an engaged audience.

Master advanced sound recording for film, TV, and online content with a course designed for experienced audio professionals seeking studio-grade results on set and in the field.

Dive into advanced microphone techniques, multi-track location recording, immersive formats (Ambisonics and Dolby Atmos for location capture), and precision dialogue and ambience capture under real-world constraints.

Learn refined signal flow, on-set problem solving, wireless management, boom and plant strategies for complex blocking, and advanced timecode, syncing, and metadata workflows for seamless postproduction.

Hands-on modules cover high-noise environments, Foley integration, recording for VFX and ADR and best practices for remote and live-streamed productions. Taught by industry professionals, the course emphasises workflow efficiency, risk mitigation, and creative decision-making to deliver pristine, editorial-ready sound for high-end productions and demanding clients.

Ideal for production sound mixers, boom operators, and post-savvy recordists ready to elevate their craft.

Develop the art of finding the perfect setting with our Location Scouting for Film & TV course.

Designed for filmmakers, producers, location managers, and creative scouts, this hands-on program teaches you how to identify, evaluate, and secure compelling locations that enhance story, budget, and logistics.

Learn practical techniques for scouting on tight schedules, reading script needs, mapping shootable zones, assessing safety and production impacts, and negotiating permits and contracts. Industry-led workshops cover photography and videography for pitch decks, building location libraries, environmental and community considerations, and using digital tools for scouting and previsualisation.

By course end you’ll deliver professional location packages, create efficient scouting plans, and confidently translate directorial vision into real-world places ready for camera.

Master live sports production with our advanced course, designed for producers, directors, engineers, and ambitious crew who want to push broadcast quality to the next level.

Learn real-world workflows for multi-camera live events, immersive replay systems, low-latency streaming, cloud and remote production, advanced audio mixing, graphics integration, and AI-assisted highlights.

Hands-on modules cover switcher techniques, EVS/ISO workflows, SRT/RIST contribution, latency management, redundant architectures, and production automation. Taught by industry veterans and built around real-game simulations, the course blends technical labs, case studies, and workflow design sessions so you leave ready to run high-stakes live events with reliability, speed, and cinematic flair.

Ideal for professionals aiming to future-proof their skillset and lead world-class sports broadcasts.

Advanced Edit Assistant & Tech Ops: Course for Advanced Practitioners

Sharpen your editorial judgment and operational mastery with this intensive course designed for senior editors, lead producers, and tech ops specialists. You’ll deepen advanced copyediting, style arbitration, and content integrity skills while mastering the technical systems that power modern publishing workflows: CMS configuration, metadata strategy, automated QA, and production pipelines. Learn how to design scalable editorial processes, troubleshoot complex publishing issues, and lead cross-functional incident responses that minimise downtime and protect brand trust.

What you’ll gain

• Expert-level editing techniques for high-stakes content, including legal, technical, and long-form features

• Advanced metadata modeling, tagging strategies, and SEO-aware content structures

• Hands-on training with CMS templating, build automation, and deployment best practices

• Robust quality assurance workflows: automated tests, linting, and content validation

• Incident management for editorial systems: runbooks, rollback strategies, and postmortem practices

• Leadership skills for mentoring editors and coordinating with engineering and product teams

Who it’s for Seasoned editors, editorial managers, and technical operations leads who run or support publication-scale systems and who need to combine editorial excellence with reliable, scalable technical operations.

Format & outcomes Blended workshops, live problem-solving labs, and project-based assessments. Walk away with a portfolio-ready operations playbook, reproducible QA pipelines, and the confidence to architect resilient editorial systems that scale.

Train where the action happens. Our sports editing course is delivered from a state-of-the-art facility that broadcasts the Women’s Super League 2, giving you hands-on experience with live production workflows, multi-camera editing, graphics integration, and real-time replay systems.

Learn industry-standard software, storytelling techniques for sports and fast-turnaround editing under the guidance of broadcast professionals who work on live league coverage.

Small class sizes, live-game scenarios and a portfolio-ready project prepare you to edit for television, streaming, and social platforms with the speed and precision modern sports demand.

Join a program built around real broadcasts, real pressure, and real opportunities to level up your career.

Master the craft of unscripted television cinematography with our Director of Photography course, led by Emmy-nominated DOP Verdy Oliver (Welcome to Wrexham).

This immersive program pairs deep technical mastery with real-world storytelling strategies used on top documentary and reality series. Learn camera selection and rigging, lighting for unpredictable environments, handheld and run-and-gun techniques, fast-paced lens and exposure decisions, visual continuity across multi-cam shoots and collaborative workflows with producers and editors, all through Verdy’s practical, production-tested methods.

Through hands-on exercises, scene breakdowns from award-caliber projects, and actionable feedback, you’ll build a portfolio-ready reel and the leadership skills to run unscripted sets.

Ideal for emerging DPs, camera operators and producers who want to elevate visual storytelling under pressure. Graduate ready to deliver cinematic, emotionally resonant visuals on the world’s most demanding unscripted shows.

Master the art and science of location management with our comprehensive course designed for producers, location managers, scouts and film industry professionals.

Learn industry-proven workflows for scouting, permitting, budgeting, talent and crew coordination, risk assessment and on-site logistics.

Hands-on modules cover legal frameworks, community relations, sustainability practices, tech tools for location scouting and mapping and crisis management. Taught by seasoned location professionals, the course blends real-world case studies, practical templates and checklists and interactive exercises to build your confidence from pre-production through strike.

Walk away able to secure better sites, reduce costs, streamline operations, and protect productions, all while maintaining strong relationships with property owners and local authorities.

Ideal for newcomers aiming to enter the field and experienced managers seeking advanced techniques and smarter systems.

Master Adobe Premiere Pro from the ground up with our Beginners Premiere Pro Training Course at Sticks & Glass Skills Hub in Leeds. Designed for absolute beginners and those new to video editing, this hands-on course introduces the Premiere Pro workspace, essential tools, and efficient workflows used in professional post-production.

What you'll learn:

• Navigating the interface: workspaces, panels, and project organization

• Importing, organizing, and managing media

• Basic editing techniques: trimming, timeline assembly, and multi-clip editing

• Transitions, titles, and simple motion graphics

• Essential audio editing and mixing for clear, balanced sound

• Color basics: correction and simple grading to enhance footage

• Exporting settings for web, broadcast, and social platforms

• Best practices for efficient, professional workflows

Why choose this course:

• Industry-standard training tailored for beginners

• Small class sizes with expert instructors

• Access to state-of-the-art editing suites and equipment

• Practical exercises and real-world project work to build a showreel-ready clip

By the end of the course you'll confidently assemble and deliver polished video projects using Premiere Pro, equipped with skills to continue developing as an editor or to support production roles. Ideal for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and media students.

Get in to sound mixing for unscripted TV with a hands-on course designed for mixers, recordists, and producers who need fast, creative solutions for real-world productions.

Learn practical techniques for dialogue clarity, ambience shaping and dynamic control across interviews, vérité sequences and multi-camera shoots. Hands-on labs cover boom and lav matching, noise reduction, ADR strategies, location sound troubleshooting, and efficient editing workflows in leading DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation).

Gain confidence mixing to broadcast loudness standards, crafting consistent soundscapes under tight deadlines, and collaborating effectively with editors and producers.

By course end you’ll deliver polished, resilient mixes that enhance storytelling and withstand the demands of unscripted production.