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Technical Production Course

Camera Systems & Operation

Exposure, lenses, camera settings, rigging and multi-camera setups — everything you need to operate a professional camera confidently on a real set.

Beginner → Intermediate
On-campus, hands-on (Kigali)
Certificate on completion
Real professional cameras

About the Course

Every production needs someone who can pick up a camera and get a correctly exposed, properly framed shot every time — not by luck, but by understanding the camera. This course builds that understanding from the ground up.

You'll train on real professional cameras and lenses, building toward operating multi-camera setups for interviews, events and live productions.

  • Master the exposure triangle — aperture, shutter speed, ISO
  • Work with real professional cameras and lenses
  • Learn rigging for stable, controlled shots
  • Practice multi-camera synchronization
  • Finish ready to work as a camera operator or assistant

What You'll Learn

1

Camera Fundamentals

Sensor types, the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), and frame rates.

2

Lenses & Optics

Focal length, prime vs. zoom lenses, depth of field, and proper lens care.

3

Camera Settings & Picture Profiles

White balance, colour profiles/LOG shooting, and reading exposure tools like histograms and zebras.

4

Rigging & Support

Tripods, gimbals, sliders and shoulder rigs for stable, controlled shots.

5

Camera Maintenance & Calibration

Sensor cleaning, firmware updates, and basic fault diagnosis.

6

Multi-Camera Setup

Synchronizing multiple cameras for interviews, events and live productions.

7

On-Set Camera Operation

Working as a camera operator or camera assistant on a real shoot.

Downloadable Resources

Notes, slide decks and practice videos for every module — unlocked as soon as you enroll.

Lecture Notes

Written PDF notes for every module, from your instructors.

Unlocks on enrollment

Video Lessons

Recorded demonstrations and walkthroughs you can rewatch anytime.

Unlocks on enrollment

Practice Files

Sample footage, checklists and reference sheets to work from.

Unlocks on enrollment

What You'll Be Able to Do After Finishing

Graduates leave with real camera experience, not just theory. Here's what that opens up:

Operate professional cameras

Get a correctly exposed, well-framed shot on any camera system.

Run multi-camera shoots

Set up and synchronize multiple cameras for interviews and events.

Rig for stable shots

Use tripods, gimbals and sliders to control camera movement.

Maintain camera gear

Handle basic cleaning, calibration and fault diagnosis.

Join a production crew

Work as a camera operator or camera assistant on real sets.

Support filmmaking & broadcast teams

Bring camera skills to film, event or media production teams.

Who This Course Is For

Hands-on learners who prefer working with real equipment

Filmmaking students who want deeper camera skills

Career changers aiming for production or broadcast crews

Church, event or media teams running their own cameras

Ready to get hands-on with a camera?

Registration, lessons and certification for Camera Systems & Operation happen on the IBTC e-learning platform. Create your account and pick this course to begin.

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