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DIY pro video productionJust you as the crew.
Learn common-sense tips every pro knows. No need for expensive equipment. |
About this online course
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Course setup
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Lesson setup
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Practice sessions
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Instructor review
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Chapter outline and lesson samples
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Chapter 1. Preproduction - Preparing the Project
vp1-0. Preproduction Opening :49 - Introduction to preproduction vp1-1. Five Preproduction Skills 2:16 - A summary of key preproduction jobs vp1-2. Writing 2:18 - Writing is your storytelling foundation vp1-3. Keeping Track 1:59 - Keeping records of your shoot vp1-4. First Impressions 3:28 - Approaching your movie subjects vp1-5. Successful Scouting 3:53 - Finding and fixing problems in advance vp1-6. Words of Wisdom 2:22 - More preproduction tips and tricks vp1-7. Preproduction Closing :31 - Closing preproduction thoughts Quiz and certificate upon completion of this chapter Chapter 2. Production - The Fun & Glamorous Part vp2-0. Production Opening 1:08 - Introduction to production vp2-1. Five Production Skills 2:28 - A review of the glamorous key production jobs vp2-2. Pep Talk 2:13 - Tips and tricks to help you use your energy efficiently vp2-3. Lighting 3:50 - Deciding the right look vp2-4. Camera 6:48 - Easy to do professional camera techniques vp2-5. Sound 3:17 - Setting sound priorities vp2-6. Words of Wisdom 3:37 - More tips and tricks. Even what not to do. vp2-7. Production Closing :30 - Summary of the production section Quiz and certificate upon completion of this chapter Chapter 3. Postproduction - All the Work the Audience Doesn't See vp3-0. Postproduction Introduction 1:08 - Introduction to postproduction vp3-1. Five Postproduction Skills 3:13 - Job skills to make production work shine vp3-2. Editing 3:49 - Putting your movie together vp3-3. Grading and Graphics 3:48 - Where we make movie magic vp3-4. Sound 4:43 - Adding dimension to your movie vp3-5. Speaking 3:55 - Narrating your movie vp3-6. Words of Wisdom 5:27 - Ways to double check your work vp3-7. Course Conclusion :52 - Conclusion of your study Quiz and certificate upon completion of this chapter Quiz and certificate upon completion of this course One-on-one coach meeting to go over what is next |
DIY pro video production features
Get started. Schedule a free coaching session to discuss what you need to fix and achieve.
Reality. Use your real-world video projects to practice throughout the lessons or work with the assignments provided.
Learn. Short video lectures (most all under 2:00) make learning easy to remember.
Examples. Many lessons include examples to clarify the key points.
Practice. A practice session follows each lesson which includes you making a one to two minute video.
Review. Coach reviews your practice video with email response and one-on-one online private meetings.
Test. Show what you know after each chapter with a video presentation.
Pace. Whizz through the chapters or stop and start. You get a year to do either.
Certification. Certificate after each chapter, and after completing the course.
Newsletter. Get more video production tips, interviews with experienced production professionals, and trending related topics.
Earn credits. Each certificate gets you course credits to encourage you to keep learning.
Easy financing. A wide range of payment terms, including pay-as-you-go
Guarantee. Satisfaction guaranteed. Or your money back.
Reality. Use your real-world video projects to practice throughout the lessons or work with the assignments provided.
Learn. Short video lectures (most all under 2:00) make learning easy to remember.
Examples. Many lessons include examples to clarify the key points.
Practice. A practice session follows each lesson which includes you making a one to two minute video.
Review. Coach reviews your practice video with email response and one-on-one online private meetings.
Test. Show what you know after each chapter with a video presentation.
Pace. Whizz through the chapters or stop and start. You get a year to do either.
Certification. Certificate after each chapter, and after completing the course.
Newsletter. Get more video production tips, interviews with experienced production professionals, and trending related topics.
Earn credits. Each certificate gets you course credits to encourage you to keep learning.
Easy financing. A wide range of payment terms, including pay-as-you-go
Guarantee. Satisfaction guaranteed. Or your money back.
More questions and answers
Can we work on our real-world video projects?
Absolutely. If you have a real-world video production you want to work on, you can use that with your training lessons. That is one of this program's unique features.
What is so special about this video prodction course
You can go at your own pace, stop and start for a year.
Much easier one-on-one access to your coach than most other courses.
All content is original.
Much easier one-on-one access to your coach than most other courses.
All content is original.
How is this course different from other video production courses?
Toastmasters specializes in speaking techniques, so you are evaluated on your speaking skills, not the value of your information.
For example, suppose you lecture on how Columbus discovered Miami while surfing across the ocean. You can still win a speech contest because you are judged by your presentation skills, clarity of voice, eye contact with the audience, and stage presence—all very important, even if factually incorrect.
Fearless public speaking, by contrast, focuses on delivering relevant information your audience is seeking. You must explain facts and instructions clearly because you are preparing for real-world presentations. That likely affects sales, donations, or your job, where you will be judged by the value of your information than your hand gestures or vocal variety.
Toastmasters is designed for a broad audience, and speeches are expected to avoid controversial content. Fearless public speaking is about private coaching and, eventually, a niche audience, so you can let it rip. Your sessions are strictly confidential.
For example, suppose you lecture on how Columbus discovered Miami while surfing across the ocean. You can still win a speech contest because you are judged by your presentation skills, clarity of voice, eye contact with the audience, and stage presence—all very important, even if factually incorrect.
Fearless public speaking, by contrast, focuses on delivering relevant information your audience is seeking. You must explain facts and instructions clearly because you are preparing for real-world presentations. That likely affects sales, donations, or your job, where you will be judged by the value of your information than your hand gestures or vocal variety.
Toastmasters is designed for a broad audience, and speeches are expected to avoid controversial content. Fearless public speaking is about private coaching and, eventually, a niche audience, so you can let it rip. Your sessions are strictly confidential.
How is this course different than a visdeo production program at a prestigious university?
College comes bundled in an extensive package. A beautiful campus, a leisurely pace, and encourages a top-of-the-world attitude. And comes with a price tag to match.
You go to college in part to rise above the riff-raff. A prestigious "communications" degree impresses a lot of people. But as for your training, they boast long lectures and "small" classes you share with 13 or more others. Name-dropping sounds great during your introduction. But when you are standing on stage alone, you are on your own.
By contrast, Fearless public speaking is lean and mean. You get real-world coaching with one-on-one coaching. And it is not academic theory taught by someone with academic degrees without real-world, in-the-field experience. All that is fine - if you plan to stay in the ivory tower safe-and-secure environment. But step outside; that is another matter.
Fearless public speaking teaches you faster and at less cost, roughly 10 - 100 times less. Instead of rising above the crowd, you will learn to mingle right in it. And reach them by getting right to the point. The course runs like this too. You know to remove all barriers that get in the way between speaking and listening—short lessons, hands-on practice, and one-on-one coaching. You have a message you need to get across. We will get you there. And faster.
You go to college in part to rise above the riff-raff. A prestigious "communications" degree impresses a lot of people. But as for your training, they boast long lectures and "small" classes you share with 13 or more others. Name-dropping sounds great during your introduction. But when you are standing on stage alone, you are on your own.
By contrast, Fearless public speaking is lean and mean. You get real-world coaching with one-on-one coaching. And it is not academic theory taught by someone with academic degrees without real-world, in-the-field experience. All that is fine - if you plan to stay in the ivory tower safe-and-secure environment. But step outside; that is another matter.
Fearless public speaking teaches you faster and at less cost, roughly 10 - 100 times less. Instead of rising above the crowd, you will learn to mingle right in it. And reach them by getting right to the point. The course runs like this too. You know to remove all barriers that get in the way between speaking and listening—short lessons, hands-on practice, and one-on-one coaching. You have a message you need to get across. We will get you there. And faster.
Are you available to come to my location and train our workers/staff/volunteers?
Yes, I travel well. Schedule a meeting to discuss details of your project.
Harris from Paris DIY pro video projects
Your coach is an active video professional working
alone* and practicing what he teaches
alone* and practicing what he teaches
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Venice Souvenir trailer Get out the vote ad |
Muscle Beach Gym Get out the vote ad |
The China Project trailer Campfire Coffee Guthrie, OK |
The Chinese Project The Desert Dog day in Guthrie, OK |
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* "Alone" means the skills taught in the course: producing, scripting, directing, shooting, audio, lighting, and editing.
Working "alone" also means a lot of local support that is easy to overlook. Things like the roads, electricity, safety, food, lodging, travel, you hire, buy, rent, require an extensive infrastructure and lots of others to create a project. A Spielberg movie includes credit to the caterer, hotel, drivers, airlines, etc. |
Above: Oklahoma City, OK - Harris from Paris featured on News 9 KWTV
More background on your coach
Formal training
WGBH-TV, WSBK-TV,Boston, MA
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY -Photo illustration, graphic design,
George Eastman House, Rochester, NY - History of photography
School of the Museum of Fine Art, Boston, MA - graphic design, color theory, making the photo essay, art history
Broadcast Bootcamp, Intensive training with major network crews, Norman, OK
Apple one-on-one-training programs Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion Graphics
DIY pro video production
Kaitai Culture - cable feature story 42:00 crew - one coordinator/researcher/translator, post-production graphic designer, video editor, narration supervisor
The China Project - cable feature 44:00 - one researcher, one coordinator/translator
Venice Souvenir - feature 55:00 - one assistant/bodyguard
2020 York County election campaign - 12 candidates & 20 grassroots public announcements - no crew
DIY pro video production - pricing
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Level 1 One chapter US$175 |
Level 1 & 2 two chapters US$350 |
Level 1, 2 & 3 All chapters US$375 |
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DIY pro video production
Level 1 √ Coach review after each practice √ 60 minutes private coaching √ Good for one year √ Newsletter twice a month |
DIY pro video production
Level 1 & 2 √ Coach review after each practice √ 120 minutes private coaching √ Good for one year √ Newsletter twice a month |
DIY pro video production
All chapters √ Coach review after each practice √ 200 minutes private coaching √ Good for one year √ Newsletter twice a month |