Home Studio Course

Once you’ve done all the work to create a perfect look, it’s important to ensure you only have to do it once. This video shows you how to mark and measure your set up, so you can take your lights down when you’re not using them and always set them up in the same way when it’s time to film your next video.

Now that you know how to create professional look in the studio, we demonstrate how to do it using natural light. It’s important to be seen both as professional and approachable, therefore it’s a great idea to use the same lighting and filming techniques in a natural light setting like your home or office.

The camera lens you decide to use is going to have a big impact on the look of your video. In this video we go over aperture and focal length, and explain some great options for which lenses to use in your studio.

If you’re wondering, “don’t I just take my tripod out and set it up?” The answer is yes! But, making sure you have the right tripod, set at the right height, in the right position are all very important aspects to consider as well. This video will walk you through those settings as well as describe how to use the four control arms on your tripod.

The quality of your audio is equally as important as the look of your video. In this lesson we discuss Zoom audio recorders and lavaliere microphones. We look and the pros and cons of each recording device and the ways to position your microphone to get the best sound. We also explain the many ways to use Zoom microphones beyond the studio in live performances, gathering testimonials, and interviews with colleagues.

Say goodbye to notes and do-overs — this lesson will make filming your videos a breeze. First, we demonstrate how to set up and film with a low-cost ipad/tablet based teleprompter. Then we go over the right teleprompter apps, allowing you to start, stop, and reverse sections of your notes from your smart-phone. Finally, we teach you how to create your scripts, transfer them to your iPad and display them on screen in a way that ensures you deliver your content in a natural tone and appearance.

Keeping your video files organized is not required, but it is recommended. Having an organized file structure will especially help when editing your videos, and using proper file names makes finding your video clips much easier.

This is usually where people freak out a little bit. Don’t worry, basic editing is all you need to take your videos to the next level, and it’s easier than you think!

Now that you’ve learned basic editing, you’re ready to add text and simple graphics. In this lesson we’ll show you how easy it is to lay some finishing touches.

There are just a few standards to which you’ll be held when it comes to audio and music files. It’s important to get your audio and video synced correctly.

The years of us showcasing our client videos on YouTube and other social media has shown us the importance of certain settings and practices. Here, you’ll learn how to upload to YouTube, but also best tips and tricks to help get your videos viewed.