Wistia Course Creation Compilation

Learn to build a budget lighting kit for business video using off-the-shelf parts, two lights above the subject, diffusion, and a third light to separate from a flat background.

Learn about the fluorescent D-Va ring light from stellar lighting, a portable $250 tool that delivers soft, shadow-free light with a halo effect, yet has placement limits.

Position the webcam slightly above eye level, lock exposure and color with eyeglass software, and use lights about three feet above; or brighten a monitor to stay human on camera.

Turn rambling notes into quotable scripts with an audience-focused questionnaire to define the audience and key takeaways, then refine via Google Docs comments and table reads for a natural tone.

Show data indicating shorter videos boost completion rates, with a one-minute video finishing sooner for about 50% more viewers, while 45-minute and 5–10-minute engagement can be similar.

Break your story into five focused videos, each with its own concept and message, to keep it simple and engage audiences. Experiment with formats to refine your style through feedback.

Focus on one message, cut the fat, and walk before you run to show how pricing, on customer value, becomes a scientific process through asking right questions and analyzing data.

get serious about your work, stop showing you’re having fun, deliver direct messages viewers want, and take your only chance to sell by projecting a professional, businesslike image.

Learn to get loose before you speak to the camera, shake out nerves, embrace multiple takes, and keep energy light to deliver authentic performances on camera.

Shoot with post-production in mind by rehearsing, framing, and leaving buffers; mark clips, use b-roll, and add a second camera to speed editing and storytelling.

Start with low risk videos to ease into creation and avoid front-page pressure; make a video on your blog or screencast about a frequent support question.

Choosing the right music for your video sets the tone and pace, creating an emotional connection with your audience.

Learn from Wistia's mistakes by exploring a scripted, multi-camera onboarding video series that blends live action and screencasts, tight post-production, and documented chapters to reduce support requests.

Launch a weekly video series with a simple one-take format. Use a whiteboard and a master ideas list to keep content consistent, authentic, and easy to produce.

Record Trello app screen videos with shutter speed, aperture, and manual focus to read text clearly and minimize marae; use simple lighting and Placeit by Breezy mockups for concise demos.

Choose neutral, simple outfits for on-camera appearances and avoid loud, busy shirts or logos that distract viewers. Opt for solid color tees to keep the focus on your message.