Social Media Video Workshop in Cheshire

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Elevate Your Social Media Video Strategy (Not Just Your Filming)

A hands-on, full-day workshop in Cheshire designed to help small businesses understand how social platforms really treat video — and how to create content that earns reach, retention and results.

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What you'll learn

You’ll learn how to:

  • Film and edit confidently

  • Structure videos for retention

  • Understand how Instagram, TikTok and Facebook distribute content

  • Use analytics to improve performance

  • Turn views into enquiries

Who is it for?

This workshop is for you if:

  • You’re posting but your videos barely reach anyone

  • You’re confused about how TikTok vs Instagram vs Facebook treat video

  • You feel awkward on camera

  • You know you should be using Reels but don’t know how to make them work

  • You want clarity, not just another editing tutorial

It’s not for:

  • Full-time content creators

  • Agencies

  • People looking for advanced cinematic production training

TV-AM

Up with the larks. Down with the price.

£ 125

Only 6 TV-am (early bird) tickets available at this price.
Or until 21st March.

After that, we switch to Friday night energy.

TFI FRIDAY

Missed breakfast? The party’s still on.

£ 175

TFI Friday tickets are £175
once the 6 early bird tickets are gone
or from 21st March.

Same workshop. Same hands-on support. Same results.

when, what, where?

21st April 2026, 10:00 - 16:00

The workshop takes place at Hartford Hall Hotel in Northwich. There is free onsite parking. Tea & Coffee and Lunch will be provided.

Full workshop breakdown

1. How Social Platforms Actually Treat Video

You’ll learn:

  • How TikTok batch tests your content

  • Why your followers might not see your posts first

  • How Instagram Reels reach non-followers

  • What Facebook rewards differently

  • How scroll platforms differ from search platforms like YouTube

  • Why “consistency” alone isn’t enough


2. Hooks, Retention & Watch Time

You’ll discover:

  • How to stop people scrolling in the first 2 seconds

  • How to spot early drop-offs in your analytics

  • How to keep viewers watching longer

  • How to structure content with curiosity and payoff

  • How to know when your audience is ready for longer content

You’ll leave with written hooks for your own business.


3. Video Formats That Actually Work

We’ll explore:

  • Face-to-camera authority content

  • Day-in-the-life videos

  • Educational micro-tips

  • Skits and Storytelling

  • Behind-the-scenes content

  • Social proof and testimonials

  • The pros and cons of using trends

 


4. Confidence On Camera

We’ll cover:

  • Why being on camera feels uncomfortable

  • How to practise without pressure

  • Simple exercises to build confidence

  • How to speak naturally without memorising scripts


5. Elevating Quality Without Overcomplicating It

We’ll look at:

  • Audio comparisons (no mic vs budget mic vs pro mic)

  • Simple tripods and solo setups

  • Gimbals and movement

  • Basic lighting principles

  • Front vs back camera

  • When extra kit makes sense


6. Editing for Performance (CapCut)

You’ll learn how to:

  • Add captions

  • Add strong opening text

  • Use music effectively

  • Trim dead space

  • Improve pacing

  • Repurpose one video into multiple edits

Prerequisite: CapCut installed on your phone or laptop (free version is fine).

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