Videography Courses in Edmonton: How to Learn Video Production the Hands-On Way

By Alberta Film School · November 12, 2026 · videography

Want to learn videography in Edmonton? You've probably found plenty of YouTube tutorials and a handful of college programs, with not much in between. Here's how to pick a videography course that gets you shooting real projects, and what you should be able to do by the end of it.

What does a videography course need to cover?

Good video is more than a nice camera. A real course should teach:

• Exposure, lenses and frame rates — why 24, 30 and 60 frames per second each look different, and when to use slow motion
• Camera movement — tripod, handheld and gimbal shots that feel smooth and deliberate
• Lighting — interview setups, three-point lighting and working with what's already in the room
• Audio — clean dialogue is half of what makes video feel professional
• Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro — cutting, colour, sound and exporting for every platform
• Business — quoting, working with clients and building a niche

If a course is all camera settings and no audio or editing, you'll capture footage you can't finish.

Why hands-on matters more for video than almost anything

You can't learn to pull focus or balance a gimbal by watching someone else do it. You need the gear in your hands, an instructor next to you and a real shoot to plan.

That's how our Video Production Program works: 8 weeks, small classes and professional equipment. One graduate summed it up: "I came in wanting to make YouTube content. I left knowing how to light interviews, capture clean audio, and edit professional videos."

Will you work with real clients?

Ask every school this. Practising on classmates is fine for week one. After that, you need real clients, real deadlines and real deliverables.

Our students get unlimited field placements: as many real projects as they want to take on during the program. That's where the confidence comes from, and it's what fills a showreel.

What will you have at the end?

You should finish with three things:

1. A showreel you're proud to send to people
2. Real client work you can point to
3. A certificate, which is included with our programs

Day or evening?

Video production classes run as a Day class (10am–4pm) or an Evening class (5–9pm), so you can keep your job while you learn. New classes start regularly; the next dates are on the Video Production Program page.

Want photo and video?

The Full Program combines both over 16 weeks. It's the most versatile option if you want to shoot weddings, events, real estate or content for brands, where clients often want photos and video from the same person.

Prefer to start with one skill?

Short workshops are a good first step:

• Premiere Pro video editing
• Gimbal balancing and movements
• Real estate videography
• Intro to video lighting

Not sure yet?

Start with our free Camera Basics class: 1.5 hours with a camera in your hands, an instructor and a tour of the school. It's the easiest way to see whether a hands-on videography course in Edmonton is right for you.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the video production program?

8 weeks, or 16 weeks for the Full Program with photography.

Do I need my own camera?

You don't need to buy a full kit to start. Our gear guide explains what's worth owning, and your instructor can help you choose.

Do I need experience?

No. There's no portfolio or entrance exam.

Is there a certificate?

Yes, a certificate is included.