Shoot it well
Framing, light and movement, all on the phone that's already in your pocket.
Everything you need is already in your pocket.
A four-week, phone-based social media course for business owners who want to post it themselves.
Pick Queenstown, Cromwell or Dunedin at checkout. 3.2% card fee, full refund up to 7 days before you start. Details
Business owners, people running their own Instagram or Facebook, anyone who wants to post properly on social media.
If you're the one posting for your business, or you know you should be, this is built for you. No agency middleman, no waiting on someone else's schedule.
It's a four-week loop, not a straight line. Each week teaches its own skill, so you can start on whichever week comes up next and the loop brings you back around. Nobody's behind.
"You need to create content for your business. Not what you wanted to hear, I know."
One skill a week, on a loop: capture, cut, strategy and speed. Start any week and you'll never fall behind.
Small groups, real feedback on your content. Book a class.




Framing, light and movement, all on the phone that's already in your pocket.
Pacing, sound and cutting for how people actually watch. No late nights required.
What to post on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, why, and how often, building a cadence you'll actually keep up.
Getting from shoot to post fast, so content stops eating your week.
Same evening, same twelve seats, same four week loop, whichever town you sit it in. Pick the one that fits your week.
Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm
Thursdays, 7–8:30pm
Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm
Opening now. Tell me you want a seat and I'll come back with the venue and the first date.
All six run their own business, which is exactly who this is built for.
"Such a great course, really helpful information for someone like myself starting a new business venture and knowing the bare minimum about how to create advertising content, highly recommend."
Google review"Really enjoyed the Social Media content course and learnt so much in a short space of time. Dave is very knowledgeable, supportive and person focused. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to learn or upskill. A must for a small business owner like myself!"
Google review"Perfect for those wanting to open your own business! Easy to follow and David is great at answering questions, even the silly ones!"
Google review"I did the Content Training Workshop and honestly, I learned so much! My main goal was to be able to create good quality reels for my business, and Dave gave me the skills and confidence to actually do it."
Google review"Awesome training by a really knowledgeable guy! Dave will meet you where you are and his knowledge and patience has been invaluable for my business!"
Google review"I just finished the 4-week course at CamerAcademy and really enjoyed it. It was fun and super informative, and I learned a few new skills I can use right away. Dave is excellent at explaining things in a clear, easy way. If you find social media confusing, he's the one to help you understand it."
Google review"I didn't even know what a story was."
Four weeks later, she is the one making the Reels.
See what Julie has been posting since the course on Instagram at @sol_jewels_nz.
"It doesn't need to be complicated. It can be quite simple and effective."
Mandy finished her four weeks in Queenstown this month. Her Google review: "Dave is very welcoming and knowledgeable. This is a great way to learn new skills whatever your skill level is."
5.0 average across 18 reviews on Google.
No. This is phone only, start to finish. If you've got a smartphone from the last few years, you're set.
No. Some people come in with an account that's never posted, others come in already posting and want to do it properly. Both are welcome.
Most people aren't at the start. We build up from filming your product or your work, not your face, until you're ready for more.
Yes. It's a loop, not a straight line. Start on whichever week comes up next and you'll cycle back round to the start.
Pete Vendt, who runs IEIM in Dunedin. He's a photographer and cinematographer, and he teaches the same four week loop I teach in Queenstown and Cromwell.
Tell me which town suits you and I'll send your enrolment details for the next loop.
Paying by card adds a 3.2% card fee. Prefer bank transfer? Book a class and I'll send your enrolment details. Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before your class starts. Booking and refunds