Frequently asked questions
These answers cover what learners ask most often before they begin. If your question is not here, the contact form is the quickest way to reach us.
Do I need professional equipment to follow the courses?
No. A camera with manual controls, a tripod and a simple light source are enough for most exercises. Older or borrowed kit works fine for learning. The courses explain what each item does, so you can decide later whether anything is worth buying.
Is primeviewra connected to any camera maker or film school?
No. We are an independent training platform and have no affiliation with camera manufacturers, broadcasters, film schools or certification bodies. That means our equipment explanations are not tied to any brand. We describe what a tool does and leave the choice to you.
Will completing a course help me get a job?
We make no promise of employment. Our courses teach practical skills in framing, exposure, focus and studio preparation. What you do with those skills is up to you, and we do not publish placement figures or claim outcomes we cannot support.
Who writes the courses and guides?
Henrik Solberg writes the framing and composition courses, Ingrid Haugen prepares equipment and lighting guides, and Magnus Berg designs the exercises and worksheets. The About page describes each role. Their material is kept grounded in simple studio work.
Can I repeat the exercises as often as I like?
Yes. The exercises are written to be repeated at home, and repetition is the point. Exposure drills, tripod movement practice and shot-planning worksheets all improve with practice. Many learners return to them before a new project.
Are the diagrams based on real client work?
The diagrams are example layouts, clearly labelled as such, and are used to show a principle such as headroom or light placement. They illustrate how a setup works rather than record a specific job.
What are the studio setup checklists for?
They cover camera, light, sound and monitor, so you can check everything before recording. Use them in a real studio or a practice layout at home. Running through a checklist catches small faults such as a wrong setting or a missing cable.
How do I ask about prices or start a course?
Use the contact form and tell us what you want to learn and what equipment you have. We will reply with a suggested starting point and the current price for the material, so you know the cost before you decide.
How we think about learning camera craft
Behind the answers above sits a simple approach. We keep the material practical, the claims modest and the explanations plain, so you can judge for yourself whether it suits you.
Independent by design
We are not tied to any equipment brand, so our guides describe functions rather than products. When we explain a lens or a monitor, we focus on what it does to the picture and why that matters in a small studio. That keeps advice honest and lets you spend your money on what your own projects need, or on nothing at all.
Practice over theory
Every idea is paired with something you can try. Reading about headroom is useful, but framing a seated person three times and comparing the results is better. Exercises are short, repeatable and built around ordinary kit. Over time you build judgement that no single guide can give you.
Honest limits
We do not offer certificates, and we do not promise careers. What we offer is clear teaching on framing, optics, exposure, focus, monitor setup and camera movement. If a topic is outside our scope, we say so. You are always welcome to write to us with a question before committing to anything.