Vp1: Creating Quality Videos For Entrepreneurs & Nonprofits

Learn basic video production techniques to produce your own videos and stay within your budget!

What you’ll learn
Learn basic video production techniques
Create affordable videos to promote your business
Use professional video tips to take your video to the next level
Frame a subject using the rules of videography
Understand how lighting impacts the video, and how to use everyday items to improve lighting on a budget
Understand how sound impact the video, and choose the appropriate mic and venue for the video’s content
Plan using a pre-production checklist to keep costs down and quality up
Make the most of basic free editors to turn your video into an advanced production
Recycle your video to give it greater impact and help you reach more people
Requirements
Students should come into this course with an idea of at least one video they would like to produce
To get the most out of this class, students are encouraged to be prepared to practice the techniques taught in this course during the lab work lectures to improve and refine their skills
Description
Video is the NUMBER ONE way we communicate today! If you aren’t creating videos to promote your business, you’re missing your biggest marketing opportunity.Do you want to create quality videos to promote your business or nonprofit at an affordable cost? Already creating videos but want to improve your video production skills?If you answered yes to either question, this course is for you!In this course, you will learn how to shoot like a pro, video production techniques that will separate your video from the majority of poorly planned, poorly shot, and poorly edited videos currently in your marketplace. You will create quality videos, that share your message and brand your business professionally. I’ve worked with entrepreneurs and nonprofits for the past decade, and I understand your needs and concerns. I’ve designed practice exercises and course resources to hone your skills and assist you as you learn these techniques each step of the way.So, welcome to the start of something big!

Overview

Section 1: 1 – Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Lecture 2 Pre/Post Survey

Lecture 3 Summary of Section 1

Section 2: 2 – Understanding the Basic Rules of Videography

Lecture 4 Fibonacci, The Golden Mean or, The Rule of Thirds

Lecture 5 Look Space

Lecture 6 Head Room

Lecture 7 When to Use Artistic License (and When NOT to)

Lecture 8 Practice Exercise: Framing

Lecture 9 Inside Lighting

Lecture 10 Outside Lighting

Lecture 11 Practice Exercise: Lighting

Lecture 12 Sound – and Why It’s So Important

Lecture 13 Affordable Microphones for Your Smartphone, Tablet or Video Camera

Lecture 14 Practice Exercise: Sound

Lecture 15 Summary of Section 2

Section 3: 3 – Pre-Production

Lecture 16 Planning – Storyboard or Outline

Lecture 17 Planning – Length & Type of Video

Lecture 18 Planning – Venue & Equipment

Lecture 19 Pre Production Checklist

Lecture 20 Planning – Interviews

Lecture 21 Practice Exercise: What Do You Need to Know or Say?

Lecture 22 Planning – Elements

Lecture 23 Practice Exercise: Customize Your Checklist

Lecture 24 Summary of Section 3

Section 4: 4 – Production

Lecture 25 Action!

Lecture 26 Solo Action!

Lecture 27 Practice Exercise: Using All You’ve Learned So Far

Lecture 28 Productions Tips

Lecture 29 Summary of Section 4

Section 5: 5 – Post Production

Lecture 30 Editors – Choices

Lecture 31 YouTube Capture Overview

Lecture 32 Editing Basics – Moving Clips Around

Lecture 33 Editing Basics – Transitions+

Lecture 34 Editing Basics – Graphics

Lecture 35 Editing Basics – Music

Lecture 36 Exporting Rules of Thumb

Lecture 37 Post Production Resources Guide

Lecture 38 Summary of Section 5

Section 6: 6 – Course Wrap Up

Lecture 39 BONUS LECTURE – Recycling Your Video Project for Impact

Lecture 40 Pre/Post Survey

Lecture 41 Resource Documents

This course is suited for any entrepreneur, small business owner, or nonprofit employee who wants to create quality videos on a limited budget,This course is suited for anyone with a beginner’s level of videographic experience,This course is suited for anyone seeking basic editing technique,This course is suited for anyone seeking for tips on how to give their videos a more professional look,This course is suited for anyone seeking to use their smartphones, tablets, HD cameras or DSLR’s to create quality videos,This course is NOT suited for anyone seeking detailed instruction on how to use their video, lighting, or sound equipment,This course is NOT suited for anyone seeking ‘how to’ editing skills