Wildlife film making course at DVinfo.net

Jennie Stenhouse · September 4th, 2007, 08:45 AM

Hi there every one.

I was wondering if any one has taken or has heard things about the wild life acadmey film course ( http://www.wildlifefilmacademy.com ) . Its based in Cape Town. As far as I can tell the course sounds great but I would love some more opnions before I dive in.

Cheers

Jennie

Trond Saetre · September 4th, 2007, 01:07 PM

This sounds like an interesting course.
I might be interested myself.

Jennie Stenhouse · September 6th, 2007, 04:42 AM

Well I have decided to go ahead with the course. So I will write up a report or keep any one intreasted updated on my blog. I am so excited about this!!

I leave in November so it will also be rad to get a little sun, after the glaswegian winter sets in!

Jennie

Kevin Railsback · September 6th, 2007, 05:03 AM

Jennie,

Thanks in advance for keeping us posted. I'd really like to know how it goes and what your thoughts were on the course.

Sunil Gunaratne · September 11th, 2007, 03:43 PM

Hi Jennie,
I would like to know if you have found out anything about the wildlife film academy.
I have already enrolled for the November course, didnt pay as yet.Have already written to a past trainee found from the net, but no reply. If you can contact me , we will discuss.
Thanks.

Jennie Stenhouse · January 27th, 2008, 08:44 AM

HOWDY guys!!

well sorry for the delay but I have done the course and it was stellar. If you want to ask questions on something specific or have a chat about whether its teh course for you feel free to drop me a line. I would love to help out.

Jennie

Walter R. Scott · February 20th, 2008, 12:20 AM

Hi Jennie

I am leaving for South Africa in two weeks. What do you think the three most inportant things that you learned where? What would be the most important tips you would give?
Thanks for any info

Jennie Stenhouse · February 20th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Hey there .

Right now this is a pretty tough question i think.
in no particular order, i would say the three most important things are

Story
Personality
Drive.

Okay i guess thats pretty obscure .. the course is really good but its no walk in the park the things that will make you employable on the other side of the course or allow you to pursue your own projects is having the drive to absorb all the information that your provided with and take advanatage of all the people and places that your exposed to. You have to learn quick to work as a team and be the very best people person that you can be.

You have to figure out what talent you have that you can hone durning and after the course that will let you stand out from the rest of the budding film makers. Thats the drive and personality bit covered :)

Story is really what its all about work hard on finding a great story to tell that you are passionate and the rest will come.

as for tips
just work as hard as you possibly can!
enjoy it the lectures are awesome.

When i took the course there were some things i think could of been improved I would be intreasted to see how your experince goes.

good luck! and if you have any questions while your there feel free to drop me a email.

I am in port elizabeth now. living on a game reserve editing and shooting its totally amazing and all stemed from the course.

Cheers

Jennie

Jeff Goodman · February 23rd, 2009, 05:25 AM

Hi all,

I'm new to DVi and just noticed the posts about wildlife film courses. I'm not sure if this reply will get posted as its a bit of advertising really, but have a look at Wildlife Courses, Newquay Zoo, Cornwall College, Video, Jeff Goodman,

Cheers,

Jeff

Majerle Jay Francis · February 23rd, 2009, 09:22 AM

Ive heard about this and I'm very interested in doing one of the courses at the end of this year or start of next year. But I have two questions about it; Im 18 years old at the moment, do you think it would be wise from me to wait until I'm older and have more experience or is this course for any age group? Second question is, how much rand does this course cost ?

Jeff Goodman · March 8th, 2009, 04:54 AM

Hi Majerle,

It's never to early to star wildlife filming on land or underwater. The courses in question really cater for all ages and abilities. Full details can be found at http://www.jeffgoodman.co.uk/wildlifeandunderwatercoursesintropage.html
or at www.jeffgoodman.co.uk

Cheers,

Jeff

September 4th, 2007, 08:45 AM	#1
Jennie Stenhouse Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 40	Wildlife film making course Hi there every one. I was wondering if any one has taken or has heard things about the wild life acadmey film course ( http://www.wildlifefilmacademy.com ) . Its based in Cape Town. As far as I can tell the course sounds great but I would love some more opnions before I dive in. Cheers Jennie

September 6th, 2007, 05:03 AM	#4
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Jennie, Thanks in advance for keeping us posted. I'd really like to know how it goes and what your thoughts were on the course. __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

September 11th, 2007, 03:43 PM	#5
Sunil Gunaratne Tourist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 2	Wild life film academy Hi Jennie, I would like to know if you have found out anything about the wildlife film academy. I have already enrolled for the November course, didnt pay as yet.Have already written to a past trainee found from the net, but no reply. If you can contact me , we will discuss. Thanks.

February 20th, 2008, 12:20 AM	#7
Walter R. Scott New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheridan Oregon Posts: 9	The 3 most important things Hi Jennie I am leaving for South Africa in two weeks. What do you think the three most inportant things that you learned where? What would be the most important tips you would give? Thanks for any info

February 20th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#8
Jennie Stenhouse Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 40	3 most important things Hey there . Right now this is a pretty tough question i think. in no particular order, i would say the three most important things are Story Personality Drive. Okay i guess thats pretty obscure .. the course is really good but its no walk in the park the things that will make you employable on the other side of the course or allow you to pursue your own projects is having the drive to absorb all the information that your provided with and take advanatage of all the people and places that your exposed to. You have to learn quick to work as a team and be the very best people person that you can be. You have to figure out what talent you have that you can hone durning and after the course that will let you stand out from the rest of the budding film makers. Thats the drive and personality bit covered :) Story is really what its all about work hard on finding a great story to tell that you are passionate and the rest will come. as for tips just work as hard as you possibly can! enjoy it the lectures are awesome. When i took the course there were some things i think could of been improved I would be intreasted to see how your experince goes. good luck! and if you have any questions while your there feel free to drop me a email. I am in port elizabeth now. living on a game reserve editing and shooting its totally amazing and all stemed from the course. Cheers Jennie

September 4th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#2
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	This sounds like an interesting course. I might be interested myself.

September 6th, 2007, 04:42 AM	#3
Jennie Stenhouse Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 40	Well I have decided to go ahead with the course. So I will write up a report or keep any one intreasted updated on my blog. I am so excited about this!! I leave in November so it will also be rad to get a little sun, after the glaswegian winter sets in! Jennie

January 27th, 2008, 08:44 AM	#6
Jennie Stenhouse Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 40	HOWDY guys!! well sorry for the delay but I have done the course and it was stellar. If you want to ask questions on something specific or have a chat about whether its teh course for you feel free to drop me a line. I would love to help out. Jennie

February 23rd, 2009, 05:25 AM	#9
Jeff Goodman Tourist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Penzance UK Posts: 2	Wildlife and underwater film and editing courses Hi all, I'm new to DVi and just noticed the posts about wildlife film courses. I'm not sure if this reply will get posted as its a bit of advertising really, but have a look at Wildlife Courses, Newquay Zoo, Cornwall College, Video, Jeff Goodman, Cheers, Jeff

February 23rd, 2009, 09:22 AM	#10
Majerle Jay Francis Tourist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2	Ive heard about this and I'm very interested in doing one of the courses at the end of this year or start of next year. But I have two questions about it; Im 18 years old at the moment, do you think it would be wise from me to wait until I'm older and have more experience or is this course for any age group? Second question is, how much rand does this course cost ?

March 8th, 2009, 04:54 AM	#11
Jeff Goodman Tourist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Penzance UK Posts: 2	Hi Majerle, It's never to early to star wildlife filming on land or underwater. The courses in question really cater for all ages and abilities. Full details can be found at http://www.jeffgoodman.co.uk/wildlifeandunderwatercoursesintropage.html or at www.jeffgoodman.co.uk Cheers, Jeff