The Advanced Photography and Videography Certificate Course at Music And Film Academy is an intensive, TVETA-accredited commercial masterclass designed for experienced photographers, videographers, directors of photography (DoPs), and agency creatives. Situated on the 5th Floor of Information House on Hakati Road in Nairobi CBD, this program bridges the gap between basic shooting techniques and high-budget commercial production.

Building upon technical foundations, this course focuses on cinema camera rigging, aerial drone operations, multi-light studio strobe configurations, multi-camera live streaming, and high-end post-production using Adobe Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve Studio. View our main photography and videography courses in Kenya hub page to explore how our visual arts programs are structured.

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Program Specifications & At-A-Glance Overview

Program Dimension	Course Details
Official Title	Advanced Photography and Videography Certificate Course
Course Duration	3 Months (Flexible Morning, Afternoon & Evening Slots)
Tuition & Payment Options	KES 51,000 Total (or Flexible Installments @ KES 17,000 Per Month for 3 Months)
Accreditation	TVETA Accredited Certificate
Campus Location	5th Floor, Information House, Hakati Road, Nairobi CBD
Primary Gear	Cinema Camera Systems (Sony FX, Blackmagic, Canon C-series), Multi-Light Studio Strobes, Wireless Video Transmitters, ATEM Mini Switchers, Aerial Drones, Multi-Track Field Recorders
Primary Software	Adobe Photoshop & DaVinci Resolve Studio
Gear Policy	Guaranteed 1:1 Student-to-Gear Ratio during practical labs
Target Audience	Working media operators, DoPs, agency creatives, and experienced shooters scaling up for corporate contracts

Detailed Curriculum: Advanced Photography and Videography Certificate Course Units

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Commercial Pre-     Cinema Systems &      Studio Lighting &     Multi-Cam & Field   Color Grading &
Production          Drone Operations      Aesthetics            Audio               Business

Unit 1: Commercial Pre-Production & Production Management

Advanced Storyboarding & Animatics: Directing multi-scene productions using detailed storyboards, floor plans, and lighting schematics.
Script Breakdown & Call Sheets: Analyzing commercial scripts for props, crew allocation, talent requirements, equipment lists, and production call sheet creation.
Location Permits & Risk Assessment: Scouting high-risk sets, securing municipal filming permits, conducting safety briefings, and managing on-set liability.

Unit 2: Cinema Camera Systems & Aerial Drone Operations

Advanced Cinema Camera Rigging: Rigging baseplates, V-mount power distribution, matte boxes, follow focus units (manual and wireless), external monitors, and SDI/HDMI video feeds.
Aerial Drone Flight Mechanics: Pre-flight safety checks, compliance with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) airspace regulations, manual flight controls, cinematic flight paths (orbit, reveal, tracking), and camera operation in wind.
Dynamic Range & LOG Workflows: Exposing flat LOG color profiles (S-Log3, C-Log, V-Log) and RAW video formats to maximize sensor dynamic range.
High-Resolution Aerial Photography: Panoramic image stitching, bracketed High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography, and orthomosaic capture basics.

Unit 3: Advanced Studio Lighting & Commercial Aesthetics

High-End Studio Strobe Workflows: High-Speed Sync (HSS), radio trigger frequency channels, flash duration control, and multi-strobe ratios.
Light Shaping Modifiers: Softboxes, octaboxes, beauty dishes, parabolic umbrellas, snoots, honeycomb grids, cutters, and flags.
Advanced Commercial Lighting Techniques: Product glass and metallic reflection control, high-key/low-key fashion portraiture, specular highlight shaping, gels, and color theory.
Multi-Point Continuous Cinema Sets: Keying high-output LED fixtures, cinematic window spill recreation, haze integration, and lighting for multi-person interview environments.

Unit 4: Multi-Camera Live Streaming & Field Audio Engineering

Multi-Cam Production Setup: Hardware switchers (Blackmagic ATEM Mini/ISO series), SDI/HDMI routing, tally light setups, and matching sensor color signatures across multiple camera bodies.
Live Broadcast Protocols: Configuring RTMP/RTSP keys, OBS Studio and vMix integration, stream bitrate optimization, multi-channel audio mixing, and live lower-third graphic overlays.
Advanced Location Audio Engineering: Multi-track field recorders (Zoom/Tascam), boom pole operation, lavalier concealment under wardrobe, RF frequency scanning, and audio monitoring on set.

Unit 5: High-End Color Grading & Retouching Workflows

DaVinci Resolve Studio Color Grading: Node tree architecture, Color Space Transform (CST), primary wheel balance, secondary qualifier isolation, skin-tone vector scope calibration, tracking windows, and custom LUT creation.
High-End Commercial Retouching in Adobe Photoshop: 16-bit Frequency Separation (texture and tone isolation), Dodge and Burn micro-retouching, background extension, digital compositing, color matching, and luminance masking.
Mastering & Multi-Platform Delivery: Exporting video for television broadcast standards, cinema projection (DCP basics), web platforms, and CMYK color space prep for high-resolution print.

Unit 6: Commercial Business, Legalities & Monetization Strategy

Media Law & Legalities: Talent release forms, location usage releases, copyright ownership, IP assignment, and commercial licensing rights.
Client Pitching & Budget Proposals: Building competitive pitch decks, writing formal commercial proposals, negotiating usage rights, and structuring rate cards for photo and video services.
Portfolio Assembly & Brand Positioning: Building a commercial website, optimizing visual social media channels, structuring client deliverables, and establishing long-term corporate retainer models.

Why Choose Our Advanced Photography and Videography Certificate Course in Kenya?

TVETA-Accredited Masterclass: Earn an advanced credential accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) to bid on high-value corporate, NGO, and government media tenders.
Hands-on Cinema Equipment Access: Work directly with cinema-grade camera rigs, studio strobes, live switchers, and field audio equipment under our strict 1:1 student-to-gear ratio.
Central Nairobi CBD Location: Conveniently located at Information House on Hakati Road, placing you at the commercial center of Kenya’s media and advertising agencies.
Commercial Studio Environment: Train in dedicated shooting bays equipped with professional modifiers, backgrounds, and post-production color-grading suites.
Industry-Active Mentors: Learn from active commercial directors, colorists, and media business consultants operating within the East African creative economy.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirement: KCSE Certificate or equivalent secondary qualification.
Prerequisite Experience: Completion of a Basic Photography and Videography Certificate Course OR a verified portfolio demonstrating manual camera exposure competency and basic non-linear editing skills.

Graduate Career Pathways

Graduates of the Advanced Photography and Videography Certificate Course step directly into senior creative and technical roles:

Commercial Director of Photography (DoP): Managing lighting, framing, and camera departments on commercial sets, feature films, and music videos.
Commercial Photographer: Capturing high-end fashion editorials, advertising campaigns, architectural real estate, and product photography.
Live Broadcast & Streaming Engineer: Operating multi-camera setups, switcher boards, and live video routing for corporate conferences and major events.
Digital Colorist & Retoucher: Performing color grading in DaVinci Resolve Studio and advanced portrait retouching for commercial agencies and post-houses.
Commercial Drone Operator: Delivering licensed aerial cinematography for real estate, travel documentaries, and industrial media projects.

If you are just beginning your journey in media production, explore our entry-level basic photography and videography certificate course to build your foundational manual camera and lighting skills.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the fee for the Advanced Photography and Videography Certificate Course?

The tuition for the 3-month advanced certificate is KES 51,000 Total, which can be paid in flexible monthly installments at KES 17,000 Per Month for 3 months.

Is aerial drone training included in this advanced course?

Yes. The course covers pre-flight safety, manual flight controls, cinematic flight paths, KCAA airspace rules, and aerial photo/video exposure.

Do I need to bring my own cinema camera to class?

No. Music And Film Academy provides all required cinema rigs, drones, studio strobes, multi-cam switchers, and editing software during practical campus labs.

How to Enroll

Admissions for the Advanced Photography and Videography Certificate Course run across monthly intakes throughout the year.

Campus Location: 5th Floor, Room 516, Information House, Hakati Road, Nairobi CBD, Kenya
Direct Line: +254 707 490 055 | +254 719 428 550
Email: admissions@musicandfilmacademy.ac.ke | info@musicandfilmacademy.ac.ke
Website: www.musicandfilmacademy.ac.ke