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Questions before you enrol

Answers for reporters, operators and newsroom managers

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What people usually ask us about the training, the classroom in Shrewsbury, who the courses suit and how an enquiry turns into a place on a course.

Frequently asked questions

Most questions come from people deciding whether a course fits their experience. If yours is not covered here, the contact page is the quickest way to ask us directly.

  1. Who are the courses designed for?

    They suit working and aspiring TV reporters, camera operators and the managers who commission their work. Some people arrive with no broadcast experience, others have years in a newsroom and want to correct habits. We talk through your background before you choose, so the group you join is pitched at roughly your level.

  2. Do I need my own camera or equipment?

    No. Practical sessions are run on kit we provide, so you can learn the controls properly before deciding what to buy. If you would rather practise on your own camera, say so when you enquire and we will tell you whether it suits the session. Check the details for your chosen course first.

  3. Where do the sessions take place?

    Classroom work happens at our training hub at 14 Castle Foregate Mews in Shrewsbury. Practical shoots use locations around the town, which gives you real light, real noise and real weather to work with. For team days, we can talk about which locations best match the stories your newsroom covers.

  4. How large are the groups?

    We keep groups small so every person gets time on camera and time behind it. That means tutors can watch your framing or delivery as it happens and correct it on the spot, rather than commenting on a recording afterwards. The exact group size depends on the course and is confirmed in your quotation.

  5. Can you run a course for our newsroom team?

    Yes. Classroom Workshops for Teams are built around a single group, whether that is a newsroom or a student cohort. We ask what your people already do well, where stories go wrong, and what equipment you use, then shape the day around it. Contact us with your numbers and aims.

  6. How do I enrol and pay?

    Nothing is bought on this website. You send an enquiry through the contact page, we reply with a written quotation or confirmation, and then we issue an invoice that you pay by bank transfer. Payment details and timings are set out on the Prices page and in the payment policy.

  7. What happens if I cannot attend a session?

    Tell us as early as you can. Cancellations and refunds follow our payment and refund policy, which explains what applies at different stages. If your circumstances change, we will look at whether a place on a later session is possible, but we do not promise it in advance.

  8. Will the course get me a job in television?

    We cannot promise that, and no training honestly can. What we teach is craft: steadier handheld shots, cleaner sound, clearer delivery and calmer live work. Those skills are what editors and producers notice in a showreel or a trial shift, but hiring decisions rest with them.

Before you ask

How to get the most from an enquiry

A short, specific enquiry gets a more useful reply than a general one. Tell us what you do now, what you want to be better at, and whether you are asking for yourself or for a group. We would rather read three honest sentences about a wobbly handheld shot than a long list of job titles.

If you are unsure which course fits, describe a recent piece of work that did not go as you wanted. A reporter who rushes the opening line of a piece to camera needs something different from an operator whose interviews keep coming back with hollow sound. The problem usually points to the right session.

Managers often ask about training several people at once. It helps to know roughly how many people are involved, how experienced they are, and what equipment they use day to day. We can then say whether a team day in our classroom or individual places on a course would serve them better.

Dates, group sizes and prices are confirmed in writing, never over a casual phone call. You will receive a quotation or confirmation that states what is included, followed by an invoice paid by bank transfer. Reading that document carefully before paying is sensible, and we are happy to explain anything in it.

If you have access needs, dietary needs or anything else that affects how you take part in a practical shoot, mention it early. We cannot adjust what we have not been told about, and a little notice lets us plan the day so you can concentrate on the work itself.

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Write to us: hello@elupho.com