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Duration: 3–4 Weeks
Total Hours: 30–40 Hours
Mode: Theoretical + Practical Field Training + Editing Labs
Level: Beginner → Professional Operator

🎯 COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Aerial Photography & Videography Certification (PAPVC) is designed to train students in professional drone imaging, cinematic video capture, and post-production editing. The course focuses on real-world applications in Nigeria such as weddings, real estate, tourism, media production, and commercial advertising.

Students will gain hands-on experience in drone flight operations, camera control, aerial composition, and editing workflows using industry-standard tools.

📚 WEEKLY COURSE BREAKDOWN

🟦 WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION & DRONE FUNDAMENTALS (8–10 HOURS)

Theory + Basic Practice

• Introduction to Drone Technology in Nigeria
• Types of drones used for photography & videography
• Safety rules and Nigerian aviation guidelines
• Understanding drone components and controls
• Basic flight operations (take-off, landing, hovering)
• Introduction to camera systems on drones
• Weather conditions and flight planning

🛠️ Practical Session:

• First flight practice
• Basic aerial hovering and navigation drills

🟨 WEEK 2: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES (10–12 HOURS)

Intermediate Flight + Camera Control

• Principles of photography (lighting, framing, composition)
• Aerial angles and shot types (top view, orbit, tracking shots)
• Manual camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, exposure)
• Capturing landscapes, buildings, and events
• Stabilization techniques for smooth footage
• Introduction to cinematic movement

🛠️ Practical Session:

• Real outdoor shooting practice
• Capturing real estate and environmental shots

🟩 WEEK 3: VIDEOGRAPHY & CINEMATIC DRONE SHOOTING (10–12 HOURS)

Advanced Field Practice

• Storytelling through aerial videography
• Motion shots: follow, orbit, reveal, crane, pull-away
• Event coverage techniques (weddings, ceremonies, festivals)
• Shooting in urban vs rural environments in Nigeria
• Managing battery life, storage, and flight time
• Emergency handling during flight

🛠️ Practical Session:

• Full video shoot simulation (event + real environment)
• Multi-scene filming assignment

🟥 WEEK 4: VIDEO EDITING & FINAL PROJECT (8–10 HOURS)

Post-Production + Assessment

• Introduction to video editing software (basic tools)
• Cutting, trimming, and sequencing footage
• Color correction and enhancement
• Adding music, transitions, and effects
• Exporting for social media and professional use
• Client delivery standards

🎬 Final Project:

• Students submit a complete aerial video project covering:
  • One event OR real estate shoot OR landscape documentary

🧠 ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

• Weekly Practical Tests – 30%
• Final Project – 50%
• Theory Assessment – 20%

📊 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

To be certified and licensed:

• Minimum 70% overall score required
• Completion of all practical field exercises
• Submission of final video project

🚀 CAREER PATH AFTER COMPLETION

Successful candidates can work in:

• Event videography
• Real estate marketing
• Media and film production
• Tourism documentation
• Freelance drone services within Secrosoft Drone Community