Location Scouting Courses and Certifications

Portrait Photography 101: Transforming Your Vision into a Workflow

Learn to transform your vision into stunning portrait photography, from concept development to final delivery. Master posing, location scouting, and editing techniques to create captivating images and establish your unique style.

• Skillshare
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking

Learn storytelling, cinematography, location scouting, self-financing, documentary interview techniques, and how to bring your ideas to life.

• MasterClass
• 5 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

StudioBinder

Making It: From Script to Screen

4 reviews

Comprehensive guide to short film production, covering budgeting, crew assembly, location scouting, casting, scheduling, and common pitfalls. Practical insights for aspiring filmmakers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fundamentals of Video Production

1 review

This course will teach students the tools and resources necessary to prepare their next film shoot, covering everything from storyboarding to location scouting to the most essential gear used in both the pre-production and production stages.

• Kadenze
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

StudioBinder

Filmmaking Caption Videos

1 review

Learn essential filmmaking techniques, from script breakdowns to editing, inspired by popular movies. Enhance your skills in action, comedy, and storytelling through practical tips and industry insights.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Art of Self-Portraits: Expressing Yourself through Photography

Learn how to use photography to delve into your thoughts and feelings

• Domestika
• 3 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Documentary Filmmaking from Scratch

Learn how to develop an audiovisual piece from the initial idea to the post-production process and visually communicate your story

• Domestika
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Video Interview Production Techniques

146 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

What goes into the making of a great video interview? Join David Pond, the director of photography on the LinkedIn Editorial team, as he steps through the entire production process.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Video Foundations: Interviews

124 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Industry-proven techniques for producing and shooting interviews.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

DIY Filmmaking Tips Weekly

102 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

DIY your way to your next film. Get tips for making films on a tight budget.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Short Film: 03 Pre-Production

64 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn about pre-production. Find out how to prep your shot list, create a shooting schedule and budget, scout locations, and get props and costumes ready for action.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Video Pre-production for Low-Budget Films

63 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn pre-production steps for low-budget and ultra-low-budget films. Emmy-winning director Eduardo Angel covers the entire pre-production workflow, from concepting to pre-shooting.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Video Production for Beginners: From Script to Screen

Discover how to create a high-end music video on a budget and learn the basics of editing on Adobe Premiere for professional-looking results

• Domestika
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Producing a Video Crew

45 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Successfully guide video projects with outside production teams. Get tips for choosing the right crew, picking a shooting location, planning your production schedule, and more.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Location Scouting for Video and Photo Projects

39 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn about how to find and secure a location for your video production or photo shoot.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available