BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Videographers, photographers, and content creators on Saturday got a chance to learn more about content creation through the local lens masterclass that was held at Yini Loku.
The free master class in content creation was led by the Director of Phambili TV, Njabulo Mnisi. The session was about content creation through the lens. The event was made possible and funded by German Missions in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini and implemented by Yini Loku.
Yini Loku is located at the Cinelux Building opposite the Magistrate Court corner of Gwamile and Mandela Street, Mbabane.
The attendees learnt a lot about how to create and present a compelling narrative that resonates with the audience across all social media platforms, as well as the importance of starting small and making intentional conscious steps to make one’s craft professional.
Mnisi took through the videographers, photographers, and content creators on his journey as a self-taught professional videographer and the tools, mindsets, and resources that brought him this far in his career. He went from making his own light boxes and reflectors to investing in high-quality equipment, from a smartphone to a collection of cameras in his arsenal.
Some of the topics that were covered included
- Lighting techniques
- Pre-production
- Post production
- Software and resources
- Equipment progression.
Mnisi also shared the importance of continuous research and capacity building, fostering client relationships, collaboration, community and sharing one’s work, as it helps to get feedback so to improve.
Mnisi comes with vast experience in content creation, VFX, and storytelling through documentaries. He has worked with top local corporate institutions and international organisations.
Seasoned photographer Daniel Shaq Dlamini also made his presentation where he shared how investing in himself and taking a leap of faith to travel as well as experience the world shaped his photography.
The attendees left feeling inspired and motivated to go out and create and equipped with useful tips on how to go about doing it.
