Video Production Masterclass: Beginner to Pro Video Creation

Discover how cameras capture video, from film shutter mechanics to digital sensors and frames per second. Compare film formats from 8mm to 70mm and find the camera for your projects.

Choose the right camera based on story, lighting, and budget, not just resolution. Consider sensor size, lenses, and stabilization, and decide between automatic or manual control.

Discover budget video camera options with interchangeable lenses for a cinematic look and shallow depth of field, plus flip-out screens, good autofocus, and internal stabilization for easy vlogging.

Set up for cinema; shoot 24 fps at 50 shutter with a flat profile for easy color correction in post, using manual focus and tested autofocus.

Explore practical video camera settings for sharp color, contrast, and image stabilization, including focus peaking, mic level control, luminance, spot metering, silent mode, 24 fps shooting, and card formatting.

Learn what white balance is and why precise color temperature settings matter for video, manually matching your key light and lighting scenarios to ensure easier post-production.

Learn to map color temperatures from warm sunrise and candlelight to cool cloudy night scenes. Apply white balance adjustments for tungsten, daylight, and fluorescent lighting using kelvin guides.

Explore how ISO sets image sensitivity and how native ISO gives best quality, with tips to add depth with lighting rather than raising ISO.

Set shutter speed to about twice your frame rate (24fps to 48, 120fps to 240) to control exposure and motion; avoid slow shutters that cause choppy footage.

Explore aperture and f-stops from f4 to f22, with wide open f2.8 on a vintage lens for light and shallow depth of field, and learn when to stop down.

Explore resolution choices in video production, comparing 4K, HD, and full HD, and learn when downscaling from higher formats to cell phone or cinema displays matters, including file-size considerations.

Master dynamic range and its impact on cinematic video by examining white-to-dark detail, lighting, and depth of field, and learn why higher dynamic range can yield a more cinematic image.

Master how frame rates shape cinematography by choosing 24 fps for a cinematic look, using proper shutter speeds, and leveraging 60 or 120 fps for smooth slow motion.

Frame a small item on a tripod. Achieve shallow depth of field with a longer focal length and open aperture; film 5–10 seconds and post to Red Keep Academy group.

Learn the differences between shotgun and livelier mics, their signal to noise ratio advantages, and practical setup tips for film shoots.

Explore essential sound recording gear for video production, from mobile bags and carts to stationary setups, and monitor audio on set with affordable recorders and headphones.

Record dialogue at -12 to -6 dB, whisper -18 to -24, scream -2 to -3 to avoid clipping. Keep levels steady, carry lithium ion batteries, wrap cables to prevent tangles.

Use an external microphone, preferably a shotgun or cardioid, close to the subject, and record with an external recorder to reduce noise. Keep levels around -10 to -12 dB.

Learn indoor sound capture basics by positioning a shotgun boom at the subject’s chest, turning off noisy devices like vents, and choosing wired or wireless lav options for clear dialogue.

Master the 10 video accessories for on-set production, from reflectors and aperture lights to gaffer tape, SD cards, and labeled cables.

Master three light types: LED, tungsten, and fluorescence; this lecture explains how LED light offers high CRI, adjustable color temperatures, and portable, affordable options for cinematic video.

Explore fluorescent lighting for video: use soft, affordable sources around 5500 kelvin, compare to tungsten, match color in post, and set up key and backlight for YouTube.

Explore practical diffusion techniques to soften harsh lighting in video production, from shower-curtain diffusion and reflectors to diffusion paper and professional fabric diffusers.

Leverage negative fill to create contrast and control light on set, using black fabric, flags, or bounce to sculpt shadows for dramatic or high key looks.

Break down the image by telling the story and the main goal. Use thumbnails, visual cues, and composition to guide the viewer's eye.

Demonstrates a studio setup for video production, using dual cameras, monitor, overhead shot, and bounce lighting, with a wireless mic and shotgun mic to ensure clear sound and focus.

Film yourself for online courses and YouTube by mastering shot composition, lighting, and camera height to keep gear out of frame, using simple backdrops and a steady setup.

Refine final YouTube set up through precise composition and framing, manage focal length and tripod alignment, and plan b-roll for Trae Young with the 2018 Panini prison line.

Import and organize footage in Premiere Pro using bins, subfolders, and sequences; drag-and-drop workflows and media browser previews streamline project setup. Learn import methods, renaming, and reconnecting to raw footage.

Learn basic editing in Premier Pro by assembling interview clips and B-roll in a timeline, using in/out points, razor cuts, insert and overwrite edits, and closing gaps.

Learn how to craft a 30 second promo by selecting sound bites, using ripple delete, slip and razor blade tools, and applying keyboard shortcuts to streamline video editing.

Learn to add transitions to your video using presets like page peel, iris, and diamond, and adjust their duration via the effects panel.

Balance audio in Premiere Pro by adjusting clip and track levels with gain. Apply essential sound presets for dialogue and noise reduction to achieve consistent, clear audio.

Learn color correction for natural footage and color grading for style in Premiere Pro using the Loom Metric color panel and Plumtree Scopes Panel.

Learn to add graphics and titles in Premiere Pro using the central graphics panel, creating text and shape layers, and applying alignment, color, and responsive design.

Learn to craft a tight rough cut by adding b-roll and transitions, using hard cuts to drive progression, and aligning lighting and audio for a magician, illusionist and mentalist.

Master speed ramping to blend slow-motion and quick action using 120 fps footage. Adjust to about 20x, create seamless transitions, and use the speed ramp tool (command nine).

Learn how to edit audio in Final Cut Pro by importing a soundtrack, adjusting levels, converting to mono, matching levels across clips, and syncing audio to a 30-second cut.