Video Production for Beginners: From A to Z

Name: Video Production for Beginners: From A to Z
Rating: 4.0 (79 reviews)

Learn the steps involved in creating high-quality videos, from pre-production to post-production

Created byGediminas Kondrackis Asociacija "Aktyvus Jaunimas"

Last updated 2/2023

English

What you'll learn

Learn the process of video production
Learn about pre-production and all the preparations needed
Learn about production and the process of filming
Learn about post-production

Course content

1 section • 18 lectures • 42m total length

Introduction1:04
Planning2:23
Script2:03
Brainstorm and draft a rough script to cover about 95 percent of the final video, then revisit after a break to polish and reserve 5 percent for improvisation.
Equipment (Cameras)5:36
Equipment (Microphones)1:26
Equipment (Lighting)3:31
Master the three point lighting system—key, fill, backlight—to shape highlights and shadows. Use sun or an IKEA lamp to balance lighting and separate the subject.
Location Scouting3:03
Production (Cinematography)5:04
Audio Recording2:27
Learn to choose the right microphone for any shot—from shotgun and lapel mics to podcast setups, gaming and video streaming—and deliver engaging content with bullet points and natural, non-reading delivery.
B-Roll1:42
Post Production4:52
Editing1:35
Soundtrack1:43
File Management0:50
Organize video production with four folders: media, project files, operational, and additional folders as needed. Keep music, voiceovers, sound effects, screen captures, and graphics in media to stay tidy.
Titles1:07
Color Correction2:36
Learn how color correction balances lighting, fixes color casts from incandescent and fluorescent sources, and adjusts contrast and saturation to create natural, cinematic footage across diverse locations.
File Exporting0:59
Outro0:49

Requirements

No prior knowledge or equipment is required, everything is explained in the course

Description

Welcome to our online video course on the art of video production! The goal of this course is to teach how to create high quality videos, how to pick the right equipment, including the correct camera, right microphone, how to stage the lights professionally, how to prepare for filming, how to film, and how to glue the filmed material into a quality video.

In the pre-production phase, we'll cover how to plan your video and write a script, as well as how to select and set up the necessary cinematography and audio recording equipment and location. It's important to take the time to properly plan and prepare in pre-production to ensure the success of the project.

During the production phase, we'll go over how to set up your camera and audio equipment and start filming. We'll also discuss lighting and composition techniques to create a visually appealing and professional-looking video.

In the post-production phase, we'll cover using editing software and post-production tools, adding a soundtrack, managing files, creating titles, and color correcting the video. We'll also discuss proper file exporting techniques.

By the end of this course, you'll have all the knowledge and skills you need to create high-quality videos.

Who this course is for:

Beginner filmmakers, wanting to learn the structure of video production
Beginners, wanting to start videomaking, but not sure where to start
More advanced filmmakers, wanting to remember the basis of video production