Get Ahead Media launches to help New Zealanders learn the art of mobile phone video production

WELLINGTON, 25 January, 2016 – With media consumption and production rapidly changing, Wellington based Get Ahead Media, is equipping businesses and individuals with the skills needed to produce, shoot and edit broadcast quality content on smartphones, and leverage social media platforms to get their message out to their audience.

“The media landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years and the rise and need for video is a form of content news outlets and businesses constantly need to provide the general public.

“The proliferation of smartphones has allowed anybody to become a citizen journalist but it’s about learning how to use them correctly to produce the best video content in a short time,” said Francesca Jago, Founder, Get Ahead Media.

With over a decade of filmmaking, photography and social media experience, Jago saw the need for a digital training company and started Get Ahead Media to offer short courses to provide these skills.

Jago says it’s not often viable to go back to school full time to learn a new skill, nor spend hours or months trying to learn skills on your own.

“For many, it’s just a matter of upskilling to remain current, and video has proven to be one of the most engaging forms of content, and an effective way for business to communicate with stakeholders or for journalists to report on a breaking story.

“Almost everyone has a smartphone, and once you learn the skills and techniques, you can create broadcast quality videos in the palm of your hands,” Jago continued.

Get Ahead Media offers a number of courses including:
Smartphone video production: teaches people how to create broadcast quality video using their smartphone to engage their audience, and includes a brief introduction into how to use social media to promote video content.
Advanced filming and editing: for those looking to take their smartphone video filming and editing skills to the next level with advanced techniques and tips to add flare to their video.
Mastering social media: gives people the knowledge to leverage social media to promote their business and content.

For more details, visit http://www.getaheadmedia.com

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