Presented by AM.CO.ZA

Ambitious Academy’s VEST course – Learn professional video content creation in two weeks

 ·14 May 2025

Ambitious Academy has announced an exciting new course for South Africans looking to expand their skillset into video content creation.

This new course is the Video Engagement and Skill Training (VEST) initiative and will cover the art of video creation from concept to completion in only two weeks.

Students will learn how to create content that connects with viewers – covering both business owners looking to promote their services, and content creators or influencers looking to build their personal brand.

Students will also benefit from learning with the high-quality equipment and expertise provided by AM.co.za – the Ambitious Academy’s parent company.

What you need to know about VEST

VEST is a two-week full-time course that will run from 2-14 June 2025, with classes each weekday from 8:00 am to 16:00 pm.

The classes will be held at the Ambitious Academy at 2 Makro Place, Sunnyrock, Germiston.

Students will learn various filming techniques and strategies for producing superior video content with their smartphones.

Key themes that are covered include:

  • Phone Setup – Optimise your phone for filming.
  • Essential Gear – What you need for professional-quality videos.
  • Lighting and scene setup – Make your shots look great.
  • Storyboarding – Plan for your video.
  • Camera work – How to capture the best shots.
  • Audio balancing – Keep audio crisp and sharp.
  • Colour grading and editing – Polish videos like a pro.

All these topics are provided across three distinct training stages to accommodate students’ different skill levels.

The first is the VEST Rookie stage, which starts learners with the basics of phone setup, lighting, composition, and filming fundamentals.

The VEST Pro stage allows students to expand their skills by learning scene planning, camera movement, clean audio, and editing techniques to make videos shine.

Finally, VEST Master helps students craft videos that inspire action, focusing on storytelling, branding, pacing, and social engagement strategies.

Register now

Interested students can now reserve their place in the course and benefit from a R999 introductory price.

Ambitious Academy will host a limited number of students, so you must reserve their spot as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Additionally, at the end of the course, the student with the most popular graduation video by vote will be awarded R10,000.

Contact Ambitious Academy

If you have any concerns or queries, you can easily contact the academy by WhatsApping 0680 777 777, calling 010 825 6477, or emailing [email protected].

Whether you’re a student fresh out of university or a veteran of the CNC industry, the VEST course is a great chance to expand your skills.

Click here to learn more about VEST.

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