Make an effective self-promotional video—with little more than a smartphone. This project-based course is for non-video people who want an introduction to production and editing.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
- The video-making process
- Important video terms and concepts
- Important audio terms and concepts
- An introduction to mobile filmmaking equipment
- An introduction to the Filmic Pro app
- Understanding the idea, goals, and audience
- Talking about self-promotion: Substance and style
- Structuring the video
- Scripting the video
- Elevating the script and planning delivery
- Location scouting
- Scheduling the shoot and nailing down logistics
- Setting up the equipment
- Behind the scenes 1: Shooting standups
- Behind the scenes 2: Shooting B-roll
- Behind the scenes 3: Additional production
- An intro to editing in HitFilm Express: Part 1
- An intro to editing in HitFilm Express: Part 2
- An intro to editing in HitFilm Express: Part 3
- Organizing and screening the assets
- Creating the foundation of the video
- Adding the visuals
- Adding graphics, music, text, and more
- Finishing the video
- The finished project
- Next steps
Taught by
Ashley Kennedy
