The document describes a two-day self-shooting course offered by the BBC Academy that costs £740. It provides training on the operational features of the XF305 camcorder, including workshops and exercises covering HD formats, tapeless workflow, camera setup, focus, exposure, white balance, microphones, and sound recording. The pros are that it could help get a job at the BBC and look good on a CV, while the cons are that the course is expensive and the learning time is short.

1. Self Shooting by BBC
Academy
• It costs £740
• The duration of the course 2 days
Brief description
Two-day course providing an understanding of the main
operational features of the XF305 camcorder and
applying them to a broadcast situation.
Workshops, demonstrations and practical exercises
include: Understanding HD formats Introduction to
tapeless work flow, camera set up, focus
techniques, exposure techniques, white
balance, microphones and sound recording.
Pros:
Easier to get a job in BBC
Good note for CV
Cons:
Too expensive
Short leaning time