Extended coverage training for entertainment media production.
starnextra teaches the full craft of covering live entertainment — from event interviews and stage visuals through to camera planning and the polished workflows that get footage delivered on time.
- Plan camera coverage for live events and interviews
- Direct stage visuals under real production pressure
- Deliver polished, broadcast-ready edits on deadline
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More than pointing a camera at a stage.
Extended coverage means planning every angle before doors open, reading a room mid-interview, and protecting the footage until it's safely delivered. We teach the whole workflow, not just the shot.
See What You'll Learn
Everything a coverage crew needs to know
Every starnextra course is built around the three pillars of extended entertainment coverage.
Event & Interview Coverage
Capture confident, well-framed interviews backstage, on the red carpet or in a packed green room.
Stage & Live Visuals
Direct multi-angle stage coverage that reads clearly whether the show is a launch, gig or gala.
Camera Planning & Kit
Plan lens choices, lighting and camera positions before a single frame is shot.
A repeatable workflow from planning to delivery
Every module builds toward one goal: coverage your production team can trust, delivered on time.
Plan every shoot
Build shot lists, run-of-show timelines and camera assignments before the event begins.
Cover it live
Direct multi-camera coverage in real time, adapting to whatever the stage throws at you.
Deliver polished edits
Turn raw footage into a finished, on-brand edit with a workflow you can repeat every time.
Find the right course for your crew
All enquiries are handled personally — every plan below leads to a conversation with our team, not a checkout.
Foundation
A hands-on introduction to camera planning and interview coverage for newcomers.
one-off course
- 2-day intensive workshop
- Camera planning fundamentals
- Interview set-up & framing
- Course completion certificate
Extended Coverage Intensive
Our signature course covering stage visuals, multi-camera planning and delivery workflows.
6-week programme
- 6 live studio sessions
- Stage & event visual coverage
- Multi-camera planning kit
- Editing & delivery workflow
- 1-to-1 footage review
Bespoke Mentorship
A tailored mentorship track for production teams and agencies with ongoing coverage needs.
tailored programme
- Tailored curriculum
- On-location shadowing
- Team workflow audits
- Ongoing mentor access
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Mon – Fri, 9:00 – 18:00
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