Film School in Lagos

Complete filmmaking course in Lagos.

Becoming a certified visual storyteller with a practical filmmaking course in Lagos, Nigeria. Learn cinematography, videography, directing, camera, lighting, sound, editing and film production through mapped-out lessons, real equipment and practical projects.

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Praxis Digital Academy filmmaking students in class

Practical film training

Camera, lighting, directing, sound, editing and portfolio projects.

2 Months Intensive practical training

3 Projects Short film, music video and commercial

Hands-on Studio and field production classes

Portfolio Graduate with real work samples

Why This Course

Build the confidence to make films, commercials and visual stories.

Have you ever thought about the process behind that blockbuster movie that you can’t stop talking about? Do you have a flair for film directing, or core video production? Do you want to create a career path in the media industry?

Welcome to Praxis Digital Academy. With a mapped-out course outline, practical lessons and projects on video production, we bring you a 2 Months intensive training in Filmmaking. Let's take you on a complete filmmaking journey from scriptwriting to screen.

This course is structured for emerging filmmakers, media and content creators who need a comprehensive introduction to all phases of film production. Our method of teaching is hands-on with professional film equipment, directing, sound and practical production workflow.

Students will complete 3 projects, Short Film, Music Video and TV Commercial, from start to finish, network with both new and seasoned filmmakers, and gain practical skills to continue creating.

Whether you are searching for a film school in Lagos Nigeria, a cinematography training in Lagos, a videography training in Lagos, or a video production course that gives you real portfolio work, this programme is built around practical skill and studio experience.

What You Will Learn

Skills you can carry onto a real set.

Operate cameras with confidence using exposure, frame rate, lenses, composition and movement.
Plan productions with scripts, shot lists, call sheets, crew structure and realistic budgets.
Record clean production sound and understand microphones, recorders and on-set audio workflow.
Direct scenes, block actors, manage the set and communicate clearly with a production team.
Edit, color grade and package finished work for film, music video and commercial projects.

Full Course Curriculum

A complete production journey.

From story and camera fundamentals to production planning, directing, editing and color grading.

Cinematography & Camera

Setting up your camera correctly is the first step in taking images that look fantastic. You will learn how to adjust the features, options and parameters on your camera so outdoor shoots and practical productions feel less intimidating. Students who want to specialise later can go deeper with cinematography training.

The Video Production Industry

A look into the video production industry, the future and the opportunities available to trained filmmakers.

Camera & Camera Lenses

Understand different camera bodies and lenses, and how lens choice affects the story you are trying to tell.

Resolution & Framerate

Learn how resolution and frame rate affect image quality, pricing, camera choice and the final feel of your project.

Exposure Triangle

Break down ISO, shutter speed and f-stop so you can expose your camera properly.

Camera Movements, Angles & Shots

Study camera movements, angles and shot types available to filmmakers and how to use them deliberately.

Rules of Composition

Use cinematography principles like the 180-degree rule, rule of thirds and frame balance.

Scriptwriting & Storytelling

Storytelling is the foundation of screenwriting and a strong script is essential to keeping your movie alive and your audience interested. You will learn writing methods that help you polish your prose and strengthen your storytelling.

Film Genre

A dive into different film genres and the popular genres within the Nigerian film and media industry.

Storytelling

Learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how story drives strong visuals.

Elements of a Script

Understand script format and concept for movies, TV commercials and other productions.

Introduction to Final Draft

Write and format scripts with Final Draft and other production-friendly tools.

Writing for Impact

Learn how to write to entertain, educate and create work with meaning.

Cinematic Lighting

Use lighting and video production methods to make your videos stand out. You will practice natural and artificial lighting, colored gels, practicals, exposure contrast, framing and the lighting choices that create a cinematic look.

Lighting for Film

Understand lighting theory, depth, cinematic feel and how to shape scenes with basic tools and natural light.

Color Temperature

Go through the Kelvin scale, color wheels, color harmony and how color can express emotion.

Types of Lighting Gears

Learn the types of lighting gear available to indie and studio filmmakers, their use cases and tradeoffs.

Exposure & Dynamic Range

Study how cameras see light, and how overexposure or underexposure affects the image.

Lighting Techniques

Practice lighting setups for movies, interviews, podcasts, shows and related productions.

Audio for Film

We delve into microphone types, recording settings, audio hacks and how to obtain clean sound. You will learn how to plan shoots for clear audio, remove common noise problems and record with confidence on set.

Audio Fundamentals

Learn the basics of audio, sound quality and decibels as a unit for measuring sound intensity.

Audio Recording Gears

Understand sound recording equipment, price points, use cases, merits and limitations.

Lapel & Shotgun Microphones

Set up wireless lavalier microphones and shotgun microphones while understanding channels, interference and latency.

Multichannel Recorder

Learn how multichannel recorders work and how to operate them for quality sound on set.

Recording Sound on Set

Combine different sound gears in practical sessions and understand each gear’s use case.

Sound Mixing & Mastering

Mix sound from multiple microphones on set and in post production.

Gimbal & Stabilization

Take your video to the next level with gimbals and steadicam for smooth camera movements and transitions. From pan shots on tripod to technical tracking shots, this section gets you working with stabilisation tools.

Camera Stabilization

Introduction to stabilization and what you need to get smooth shots out of your camera.

Types of Camera Stabilizers

Learn different stabilizers in the industry, their prices and common use cases.

Manual Stabilizers

Work with track and dolly, camera slider, Glidecam and Easyrig.

Electric Gimbals

Balance and operate DJI Ronin S, DJI Ronin M and Zhiyun Crane 3s.

Camera Movements With Gimbal

Practice visual composition and cinematic movement with manual and electric gimbals.

Greenscreen & Visual Effects

The key to using a green screen successfully is making the final video appear natural. You will learn how to light a green screen, position subjects and shoot with post-production in mind.

Greenscreen & Chromakey

Understand greenscreen and chromakey, and how they have changed modern filmmaking.

Lighting for Greenscreen

Learn tools and tips for setting up effective greenscreen lighting in studio or home setups.

VFX Composition

Shoot greenscreen with the end in mind by understanding composition and final visual context.

Cloning

Learn cloning and duplication effects used by content creators, with or without greenscreen.

Getting Wild With Greenscreen

Build more advanced effects by manipulating objects, videos and environments into one scene.

Production Planning

The more time you spend in pre-production, the less time you waste during production. Learn how to organise your crew, scout locations, prepare documents and set the pace for coordination on set.

Production Process

Learn the five stages of production and what is involved in each stage.

Budgeting

Understand production crew members, their job roles and how to manage production by department.

Location Scouting

Learn how to scout, negotiate and prepare locations for production.

Cast Auditioning

Plan, organise and host auditions to select and prepare talent for a project.

Production Schedule, Shotlist, Call Card

Create the documents that keep a production organised and efficient.

The Crew & Gears

Understand production departments and the equipment that makes up a standard video production.

Film Directing

As a director, it is critical to understand the roles of people on set. This course teaches the director’s role, how to work with assistants and departments, and how to keep order through the production process.

Hierarchy of a Production

Understand everyone’s role and why production hierarchy matters on a working set.

A Director

Learn what it takes to be a director and how to command respect on set.

Managing a Film Set

Understand set rules and how to manage departments during production.

Blocking & Staging

Block characters, cameras and scenes so film directing becomes practical and intentional.

On-set Rules

Study the dos and don’ts of a film set and how rules begin with the director.

Video Editing

To become a competent editor, you need more than software and a workstation. Learn how to edit film professionally with practical workflows, practice, creative decision-making and professional tools.

Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro

Navigate the Adobe Premiere Pro interface, timeline, menu and keyboard shortcuts.

Editing Sequence, Cutting, Key-framing

Sort, import, cut, trim, keyframe and work with source and program panels.

Multicam Sequence

Edit footage recorded simultaneously from multiple cameras for movies, talk shows and commercials.

Masking & Motion Tracking

Mask, track and composite different videos together on one timeline.

Time Remapping & Transitions

Create transitions, interactive text animations and creative timing effects.

Chromakey & Retroscoping

Work with greenscreen footage and visual composition in Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Color Grading

Color is a powerful part of visual style. You will learn how color affects emotion, how to correct footage and how to build a cinematic grade across different camera formats.

Basics of Color Correction

Learn palette, saturation, hue and contrast as foundations of color work.

Codec, Uncompressed Raw

Work with formats such as Blackmagic RAW, RED RAW, CinemaDNG and flat mirrorless camera profiles.

White Balance & Exposure

Set proper white balance and exposure for stronger highlights, shadows and overall image quality.

Color Grading

Color grade shots from diverse cameras to create a film and cinema look using tools such as DaVinci Resolve.

Look Up Table (LUT)

Use LUTs as a starting point for premade color presets across different camera footage.

Rules of composition filmmaking class at Praxis Digital Academy

Exposure triangle camera training for filmmaking students in Lagos

Praxis film school students on a practical production set in Lagos

Cinematography training class at Praxis Digital Academy in Lagos

Camera lenses used for practical filmmaking and cinematography training

Praxis filmmaking students during a hands-on practical class

Practical Projects

Graduate with real portfolio pieces.

During the training, students shoot three solid projects to practice the production process from start to finish.

Short Film Production

Bring the full process together by producing a short film from script to screen, with students involved in the production workflow.

Music Video Production

Work through treatment, production design, planning, shooting, directing and post-production for a music video.

TV Commercial Production

Create a commercial from story concept and scripting through production design, voice over, acting, shooting and editing.

Course Questions

Film school and filmmaking course FAQs.

Useful answers for students comparing film schools, cinematography training and video production courses in Lagos.

Is this a practical filmmaking course in Lagos?

Yes. The Complete Filmmaking Course is a practical filmmaking course in Lagos built around camera operation, lighting, sound, directing, production planning, editing, color grading and real class projects.

Can beginners join this film school in Lagos Nigeria?

Yes. The course is designed for beginners, content creators, aspiring filmmakers, media entrepreneurs and creatives who want structured film production training from script to screen.

Does the course include cinematography training in Lagos?

Yes. Students learn cinematography, camera settings, lenses, exposure, frame rates, composition, camera movement, lighting and visual storytelling with practical class exercises.

Will I learn videography and video production for commercial work?

Yes. The programme covers videography training, video production workflow, music video production, TV commercial production, short film production and the business confidence needed to create better client work.

Does the filmmaking course include editing and color grading?

Yes. Students are introduced to video editing, Adobe Premiere Pro workflows, multicam editing, motion tracking, chromakey, color correction, color grading and LUTs. The dedicated video editing course gives this area more depth.

What projects will I complete during the film production training?

Students work through three practical projects: a short film, a music video and a TV commercial. These projects help build portfolio-ready work samples after training.

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