Cinematic Content for Social Media with Joshua Nai

Discover how to create cinematic videos in fast-paced, real-world environments in this hands-on filmmaking masterclass with Melbourne-based director, cinematographer and photographer Joshua Nai.

Built around the Canon EOS R6 V, this practical session is designed for filmmakers, content creators and photographers who want to shoot with greater speed, confidence and creativity. Learn how to build a lightweight run-and-gun setup, make the most of available light, adapt to changing conditions and capture footage with a cinematic finish in mind.

The session begins at 12:45pm at Camera House Melbourne, where you'll meet Joshua and the Canon team before heading out on a guided photo walk. Working in real-world locations, you'll put the techniques into practice as you shoot on location, before returning to the store to wrap up the session with final insights and questions.

Joshua will also introduce the fundamentals of colour grading, showing you how to transform well-shot footage into a polished visual story while developing a faster workflow from capture through to post-production.

Whether you're creating content for clients, producing independent films or looking to bring a more cinematic style to your videos, you'll leave with practical techniques you can apply straight away.

What You'll Learn

• Build a lightweight, efficient filmmaking setup

• Prepare camera settings for fast-paced shoots

• Adapt quickly to changing lighting and environments

• Find cinematic compositions in everyday locations

• Work confidently with natural and available light

• Introduce simple lighting techniques for greater depth and atmosphere

• Capture footage with colour grading in mind

• Learn the foundations of cinematic colour grading

• Create a faster, more efficient production workflow

What to Bring

• Your event ticket (printed or digital)

• An SD card (if you'd like to capture test footage)

• Your own camera (optional, for comparing workflows)

• A notebook or phone for taking notes

• Plenty of questions about filmmaking, lighting and colour grading

BONUS - All attendees received a $50 Camera House voucher*

T&Cs Apply - Refer to your voucher for further details.

About Joshua Nai

Joshua Nai is a Melbourne-based director, director of photography and photographer known for creating cinematic visuals through thoughtful composition, movement and lighting. Working across filmmaking, photography and creative direction, Joshua specialises in transforming everyday locations into visually compelling stories and will share the practical techniques behind his creative process throughout the session.