Do you want your videos to be better looking, sounding, creative, shareable, engaging, and impressive to watch?Are you wanting to get the most out of shooting on your smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera?Perfect! You’ve made it to the right video production course! By the end of this course, you’ll have the skillset and film school level understanding of:1. First Hand Film Set ExperienceTo begin, you’ll join me on the set of a high end client shoot to see a behind the scenes look at how the video production process really works. These lessons are packed with key filmmaking fundamentals and concepts for the rest of the course material to build on top of. Set up and choose the best way to shoot your specific video Main steps to film a cooler looking and cinematic project Cinematography and composition fundamentals Techniques to maximize your location and time while shooting Creatively use your lenses, surrounding, and camera2. Get the Most Out of Your Camera SettingsGetting great looking shots first starts with getting your camera set up properly. Here, you’ll get crystal clear on how to set your camera’s functions, settings, and parameters. These foundational learning lessons will give you the confidence to get out and start shooting. Learn how to effectively use all of the functions and settings on your camera Get the perfect exposure with ISO, shutter speed, and aperture Create a great looking image with white balance and frame rate Use picture profile and focal length for your specific shooting style Utilize your camera’s latitude and dynamic range3. Light and Shoot Your Scenes Like a ProNow that you have a rock solid understanding of your camera, here’s where we’ll use lighting and video production techniques to make your videos shine. These hands-on lessons will give you the tools to create stunning looking images using natural or artificial lighting. Use colored gels, practicals, exposure contrast, your outfit and location choice like a pro Make yourself look great on-camera with the right lens choice and proper lighting Learn the most essential framing, cinematography, and composition techniques Get that “cinematic filmmaking look” for your own personal video setup 2 point, 3 point, rim light, natural light, high key and low key lighting 4. Record Crystal Clear Sounding AudioYou’ve worked alongside me to massively upgrade and improve all things visual, now it’s time to talk audio. In this section, we dive into different microphone types, recording environments, audio hacks, and getting the absolute best sounding audio quality possible. Set your shoot up for crystal clear sounding audio and great sound dynamics Learn how top filmmakers get rid of echoes, buzzing, distortions, pops, and hums DIY set up to get great sounding vocals for your videos or podcasts at home Top audio recording techniques for video creators and filmmakers Audio hacks and which mics to use for different filming situations5. Create Next Level Vids with B-roll and Cutaway ShotsIn this step, you’re going to walk away with advanced techniques that experienced video creators use to create exciting and engaging videos. This process will allow you to utilize more advanced film techniques in a way that is fun and easy to use regardless of skill level. Film a more professional looking video using shot types different cinematography techniques Effectively use coverage to set yourself up for success in the editing process Get a filmmaker understanding of the purpose and use of each shot type Create a more dynamic final product with framing and multiple angles How to use the 180 degree rule, rule of thirds, and frame balancing 6. Get That Cinematic Look with Camera MovementThis is one of my favorite parts of the course, creating cinematic shots with camera movement! There’s a reason why it’s called “motion picture.” Here we take a deep dive into how, when, and why to use different movements to create cinematic looking videos. Learn the ideal focal length, movement, frame rate, and composition choices for your project Get incredible looking and feeling shots using top video production techniques Use the same types of camera movement that you see in feature films Learn how movement direction, quality, and speed effect your audience Bring an overall filmmaking look and style to your videos7. Make Your Shot List and Film Your Epic MontageOnce you learn these shot list techniques, you won’t go back to shooting important projects without one (trust me)! In this hands-on section, you’re going to envision, outline, and shoot the type of montage that turns an ordinary project into an extraordinary project. Synthesize all the video production techniques learned into your final course video projectStep by step guide to knocking out your list of specific shots in the best way possibleIn-camera transitions, filmmaking tricks, and how to make an impactful ending shotEssentials to create an organized and practical shot list for all future projectsCinematography tips and tricks to make your videos stand out8. Expert Guest Spe
