About this course
Are you attracted to the world of presenting? Do you want to be in front of the cameras on television, online or a combination of both? Well, look no further. We have the tips, techniques and skills to help you learn the tools of this exciting profession.
With the right help and advice, we are here to help you take your dreams of presenting and turn them into a sustainable career or a lucrative side-line.
The boom in smaller media outlets operating in ever-growing online spaces also means it is not simply traditional channels that are looking for suitable candidates. The technological explosion now means you can be the on-camera representative for a raft of clients – what’s even more exciting is that these opportunities exists working within the tradition studio setting but increasingly there are now growing opportunities emerging without the need to leave the comfort of your home.
You will learn the foundations of the business from experienced presenting professionals. We will teach you the skills you need to break open the doors in this competitive market and we’ll show you how you can start earning from your newly unlocked potential and talent.
With the right help and advice, we are here to help you take your dreams of presenting and turn them into a sustainable career or a lucrative side-line.
The boom in smaller media outlets operating in ever-growing online spaces also means it is not simply traditional channels that are looking for suitable candidates. The technological explosion now means you can be the on-camera representative for a raft of clients – what’s even more exciting is that these opportunities exists working within the tradition studio setting but increasingly there are now growing opportunities emerging without the need to leave the comfort of your home.
You will learn the foundations of the business from experienced presenting professionals. We will teach you the skills you need to break open the doors in this competitive market and we’ll show you how you can start earning from your newly unlocked potential and talent.
What will you learn:
- The fundamentals of presenting for television
- Online presentation skills
- Discovering your brand
- Working with the camera
- Working with a crew
- Solo presentation for online jobs
- Developing your style
- Autocue skills
- On-camera interview technique
- Location filming
- Secrets of the business
- Selling yourself to producers and decision-makers
- Script writing techniques
Additional Tips:
- Creating opportunities
- Creating a showreel
- Dealing with clients (especially the difficult ones)
- Networking
- Dressing for the camera
- Developing on-screen confidence
- Hitting your mark
- On-screen make-up
- Dealing with payment
Is this the course for you?
Have you ever seen someone on your screens and thought ‘I would love to do that.’ Or better still, have you turned on your television or computer and thought you could do better? On-camera work now spans such a wide gamut that there are opportunities for every kind of face and personality type.
Are you a student or professional wanting to break into the world of on-camera presentation? Perhaps you would like to enhance your CV or improve techniques that could aid professional development? Are you looking for work that could sit alongside existing commitments? This might just be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Are you a student or professional wanting to break into the world of on-camera presentation? Perhaps you would like to enhance your CV or improve techniques that could aid professional development? Are you looking for work that could sit alongside existing commitments? This might just be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
After this course you will be able to:
- Market yourself for new and exciting presenting opportunities.
- Improving existing presentation skills.
- Develop a paying client base.
Requirements
Come as you are. There are no special requirements to take this on-camera presenting course. An upbeat personality, willingness to learn new skills and techniques alongside a passion for working and collaboration with others is helpful. The desire to work hard, resilience and ability to have a flexible professional outlook will also come in handy. Equip yourself with the tools to brush up on existing skills, unearth new ones and launch yourself into an exciting new career.
Testimonials:
"Very insightful. Maybe more practical modules will be helpful. Enjoyed it."
Johan Pretorius
"I can say that this course is a great piece of educational and practical information in the field of communication for those who are looking to learn how to perform on-camera. I highly recommend it!"
Luciano Reis
Johan Pretorius
"I can say that this course is a great piece of educational and practical information in the field of communication for those who are looking to learn how to perform on-camera. I highly recommend it!"
Luciano Reis
Tutor: Amina Taylor
Amina Taylor is a television presenter, journalist, broadcaster and writer. As a senior journalist she has travelled extensively and presented programs on historic events such as the Arab Spring, Japan’s devastating tsunami and earthquake as well as Scottish independence, Brexit, countless U.K./US elections and can still be found reporting on breaking stories for London Broadcast Partners and their clients across the Middle East and Africa.As a broadcaster Amina has been the co-host of ‘The Dotun and Amina Show’ on BBC London and continues to appear across the BBC network as a commentator and analyst.
She is former editor of Pride magazine (Europe’s longest running lifestyle publication for women if colour) and was a columnist for the Guardian newspaper, She Caribbean, The Voice newspaper and written for the Independent, Times, Upscale magazine and many others. Amina has served as host and producer of several documentaries including ‘Under the Skin of Black Britain’ and ‘The Killing of Mark Duggan.’
