Video Production Courses

Producing video is a wonderfully creative craft that also happens to be technically complex. We make mastering the technical part fun and exciting so you can focus on the creative.

Our online courses are designed for filmmakers, freelancers, company staff, and anyone interesting in creating video content. Whether you’re brand new to the biz or have some experience, our courses are geared for you and loaded with industry knowledge, practical know-how, and advice.

Courses

Videography Basics

You want to tell a story or illustrate a point using what you’ve captured on camera. But the technical details of recording great video keep hampering your creativity, making recording what you want frustrating. 

How do experienced videographers get past these technical hurdles? What do they know that I don’t?

Discover why and learn step by step how to master the basics of videography with any camera. 



What You’ll Learn 

  • Have a better understanding of Aperture, ISO, and shutter speed

  • How to manage and use depth of field, field of view, and grain noise

  • Learn when and how to use them to create unique visual effects

  • Understand what color temperature is and how to set it confidently

  • Learn what the basic shot angles are and when to use them and why

  • What it means to design a shot with videography techniques in mind

Mastering Audio for Premiere Pro CC

Viewers notice beautiful cinematography but not great audio. It works unnoticed in the background to build and support the image. But bad audio stands out like nails on a chalkboard.

Why are some editors able to produce videos with great matching audio? What do they know that you don't?

Discover why and learn step by step how to master audio in your edit.

What you’ll learn

  • Have a better understanding of audio mixing and levels.

  • Learn when and how to use the Audio Track Mixer.

  • Understand what audio compression is and why use it.

  • Use equalization to enhance your audio.

  • Understand the difference between the clip and track mixers.

  • What it means to "master" your audio and ways to do it in Premiere.

  • Where to find quality sound effects and music.

Student Testimonials

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"I just completed Manu’s 'Mastering Audio for Premiere Pro CC' course and was blown away at how much value he has condensed into it. It took me less than a week to complete and I have learned way more about audio editing than in my first year of film school. If only Manu was my lecturer."
Dylan Swain

“I’ve had the opportunity to attend one of Frank’s videography and lightning classes and was very pleased with what I took from it. He is very patient and knows his craft very well.”
Scott T. Parkhurst

Instructors

Frank and Manu have been in the “biz” since the early 90’s and have seen it change from prohibitively expensive to crazy affordable. But it’s still a creative and technically challenging craft. Let us help you master it.

Frank Dellario Videographer/Producer/Director

Frank Dellario
Videographer/Producer/Director

Manu Smith Editor/Post Production Supervisor

Manu Smith
Editor/Post Production Supervisor

Questions?

If you have any questions about our courses or requests, you can contact us below.