Learn video storytelling for photographers - a 12-lesson course on shooting, framing, audio, interviews, and editing cinematic films.
Video storytelling for photographers is easier than you think when you already know how a camera works.
This 12-lesson course by National Geographic photographer Bob Krist shows you how to turn your still photography skills into short cinematic films.
This course is built around one idea: photographers already have most of the skills they need to make great video. Bob Krist - who has shot in over 150 countries for National Geographic and Smithsonian - walks you through the full filmmaking process from start to finish.
Equipment coverage is practical, not gear-obsessed. Smartphones, camcorders, tripods, sliders, gimbals, lights, and action cams are all discussed based on what you actually need for your situation.
The final lesson covers editing in an open-source program, including how transcription helps you organize material and build a story arc. You also learn about video-sharing services to get your finished work in front of an audience.
What you will learn:
How to apply your existing photography knowledge to video framing, exposure, and composition.
The five framings and ten shots that make up the visual grammar of filmmaking.
How to capture professional-quality audio on a budget using four types of sound.
How to shoot on location, conduct interviews, and build a short personality profile.
How to edit your footage and share finished films using video-sharing services.
Ideal for: Still photographers who want to add video to their skills using gear they likely already own.