Getting Professional Online Training Footage on a Low Budget

Our not so new reality has forced many to adopt online methods of doing business. In the training industry, companies are using video conferencing tools and software to host their trainings. The benefit of online trainings is a low cost for hosting the event. The biggest challenge is the loss of human to human interactions and connects which are key to most businesses. The question is: How do you translate professionalism from behind a screen. Here are is a list of items you can use to make your online training footage professional. 

Camera

An alternative to costly video cameras is an entry level DSLR camera. Most can shoot high quality visuals.

Estimated Price: R 8000.00 

Camera Stand

The angle and stability of your camera is very important when trying to get quality visuals.

Estimated Price: R 500.00 

Additional Lens

A macro lens helps draw focus to the facilitator and is visually great for the portrait position most trainings are shot in.

Estimated Price: R 3000.00 

Extra Camera Battery

The average DSLR camera battery lasts 90 - 120 min. When doing full day trainings a second battery will come in handy. To avoid unprofessional disconnections you can align battery changes with your breaks

Estimated Price: R 1600.00 

Tethering Cables

Cables used to transmit live visual to your computer.

Estimated Price: R 1200.00 

Microphone

Even an entry level microphone is 10 times better than nothing.

Estimated Price: R 200.00 

Lighting

Luckily corporate training don’t need numerous lights to get a cinematic look and feel. A simple ring light should give you a well-lit scene.

Estimated Price: R 350.00 

That concludes my list of items you can use to getting professional online training footage on a low budget. If you are looking for someone to help you rent and film your training click here. 

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