What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
Practice what you learn in between classes by making videos focusing on the skills we learned that day.Class Experience
Learn the basics of video by learning shot composition, lighting, and sound. I will teach with slides and videos that give good and bad examples. I believe bad examples help you see why we do things the way we do, even better than the good examples. In between each meeting, the learners can take their own video examples. On days two and three we will spend time in class looking at their example videos and I will give constructive feedback in an encouraging way. My hope is that students will encourage and learn from each other too. Day 1: Shot composition: Learn the rule of thirds. How do you frame shots? How much headroom and look space do you give your subject? What to do and what not to do? Day 2: Lighting: The basics of 3-point lighting and audio: make your subjects look good and sound good.
Learning Goals
Learn how to shoot good videos. You will learn shot framing, lighting, and sound.
Other Details
Supply List
Helpful but not required to have a video camera or phone. You can still learn the content without this equipment, but will not be able to practice.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University
I have worked in video production for over ten years. I have worked as a videographer for companies such as C-SPAN, and The Great Courses (now called Wondrium). I still freelance for Wondrium when I am not teaching for Outschool. I have also worked at a local news station and cable access station in my early days. I taught video classes at the cable station. I have a degree in Communications where I learned the basics that I will be teaching in this class.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 37 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-7 learners per class