About This Course

Discover the creative possibilities of hybrid shooting with Sony Imaging Creator Alice Greenfield. In this three-part masterclass, Alice shares her journey as a hybrid creator and explores how combining photography and videography can enrich visual storytelling and bring new creative perspectives to your content.

 

Explore different equipment combinations for hybrid shooting and gain practical tips for creating engaging content. Learn how to choose the right gear and setup for your creative needs, while developing a more flexible approach to capturing both stills and video. Whether you’re a photographer looking to explore video or a content creator keen to broaden your skills, this masterclass will inspire you to experiment with different formats and make the most of your Sony Alpha system.

Hybrid Shooting Masterclass

Test your knowledge

1 - What is the primary advantage of setting up custom buttons and memory recall modes on a Sony Alpha camera for hybrid shooting?

2 - In Part 1 of the masterclass, what core challenge does Alice Greenfield address for content creators transitioning to hybrid shooting?

3 - When shooting hybrid content outdoors under variable lighting, which tool or camera feature helps maintain proper exposure for video without changing the intended shutter speed?

4 - What key practice is recommended in Part 3 to keep storytelling cohesive between still photos and motion clips on a project?

5 - How does a hybrid shooting workflow benefit a solo creator on a client shoot?

Instructor

Alice Greenfield is an award-winning British filmmaker, editor and photographer based on the south coast of the UK. Inspired by her love of nature, travel and visual storytelling, she creates cinematic, story-driven photography and films for outdoor, travel and adventure brands. She began her career as a focus puller and camera trainee before developing her own creative approach to filmmaking and photography.

 

In 2020, Alice co-founded Adrift Visuals with her partner Sam, a production company specialising in authentic visual storytelling. She became a Sony Europe Imaging Creator in 2022, working with Sony to create educational content, test camera equipment and share her creative expertise. As a hybrid shooter, Alice combines photography and videography to capture compelling stories from adventures around the world.

Alice Greenfield

Alice Greenfield

Sony Imaging Creator

Featured Gear

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FE 35mm F1.4 GM

Wide-angle Prime G Master Lens for Full-frame
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Standard Zoom G Master Lens for Full-frame
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FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Telephoto Zoom G Master Lens for Full-frame
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Alpha 7R V

Full-frame high-resolution camera
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Alpha 7 IV

Full-frame Hybrid Camera
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Alpha 7 III

Alpha 7 III with 35mm full-frame image sensor
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Alpha 7S III

Alpha 7S III with pro movie/still capability
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FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Spectacularly fast, sharp 50mm at F1.2
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FE 85mm F1.4 GM

The ultimate portrait prime
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ECM-W3

Dual-channel wireless microphone for high-quality digital recording