Create videos like a pro: Basics

What is the course about?

Due to the Internet, online video platforms and affordable cameras, it has become easier than ever to adress a wide array of people. The quality of homemade content competes with film and TV, which leads to diversity, but also to complexity and a multitude of choices for the viewer. If you want to get the attention of the viewer, it is vital to offer a great quality, not only substentially, but also visually and acoustically. This course focuses on the last two.

Course content

What will you learn?

At the end of the course, you will know

• how to enhance your background and position yourself in the frame
• how to adjust the settings on your phone or camera for filming
• how to improve the sound quality and reduce background noise
• how to establish a pleasant lighting

What is the target audience?

Everyone, who aims to improve the quality of his or hers video courses. It is an easy-to-learn tutorial for shooting videos at home with a small budget.

What prior knowledge is required?

The equipment will be mentioned in the respective units, here is the list in advance:

• a smartphone or camera (Full HD)
• two desk lamps
• tripod (ca. 10€-20€)
• clip mic / lavalier mic (ca. 15€)
• various lights and lamps for the background

Course instructors

Zum Profil

Erhard Jenei

Filmemacher und Set Designer.