Making Video 2: Teach Something

Course details

Making Video: Teach Something is a beginner-level course for non-video people who want to make short videos focused on instruction. Staff author Ashley Kennedy shows that with the right techniques, making an engaging training video can be accomplished with little more than a smartphone. The course is presented in a workshop style where Ashley teaches a real-world professional (a chef) how to make a video for her website. Like the rest of the Making Video series, this course focuses on (a) planning a video project with an eye for success, (b) shooting the best possible video using very basic equipment, and (c) editing video with intention and finesse using free editing software. This installment also includes tips for teaching on camera. Following the same steps, you should be able to create engaging videos to teach others new skills and promote your brand and expertise.

Learning objectives
Video workflow and techniques
Teaching on camera
Writing the script
Shooting on location
Editing video in HitFilm Express
Adding music and graphics

Concepts

Introduction

Welcome
Using the exercise files

Video Fundamentals

The video-making process
Important video terms and concepts
Important audio terms and concepts
An introduction to mobile filmmaking equipment
An introduction to the Filmic Pro app

Pre-Production

Understanding the idea, goals, and audience
Talking about teaching on camera
Designing structure and style
Writing the script and making the shot list
Scheduling the shoot and nailing down logistics

Production

Planning the equipment and logistics
Behind the scenes 1 - Shooting location A
Behind the scenes 2 - Shooting location B
Behind the scenes 3 - Additional production

Post-Production

An intro to editing in HitFilm Express - Part 1
An intro to editing in HitFilm Express - Part 2
An intro to editing in HitFilm Express - Part 3
Organizing the assets
Laying the foundation
Refining the multicamera edit
Editing the introduction
Finishing the edit - Music, graphics, color correction, and more

Conclusion

The finished project - Pamela's version
Next steps