Learn to Shoot Video People Want to Watch
Go from Amateur to Good—Or Good to Great—with our Membership Tiers
Become a Member TodayThere are two kinds of people in the world:
People who shoot video that friends and family actually want to watch...
...and people whose videos cause viewers to quietly check their phones while pretending to pay attention.
Our memberships are designed to help you become the first kind, and then some.
- No jargon-filled school lectures
- No obsessing over gear you probably don't need.
- No hour-long tutorials explaining aperture while slowly draining your will to live.
Just practical, story-driven lessons on how to make video that people actually enjoy watching. Perfect if you're filming your kids, y0ur clients, your classroom, your work, your documentary...
You get the point.
Start Here
Join for Free!What You'll Get
- Meaty new posts delivered weekly, as they're released
- 12 Tips from How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck that will make your video better INSTANTLY
- A selection of other key articles
- Downloadable Freebies
- FREE Preview of the video course
- More as we invent it
- Self-Managed, Cancel Anytime
Need More Reasons?
Think of this as the friendly on-ramp.
You’ll get practical tips, free resources, and enough storytelling knowledge to dramatically improve your videos without requiring a second mortgage for camera equipment.
Perfect if you're a hobbyist, beginner, or anyone testing the waters before diving deeper.
Dig Deeper
Dig deeper with Steve’s entire content library; ask Steve your video questions; and get access to his quarterly online webinars.
Join for $5/month!What You'll Get
Everything included in the "Start Here" Plan, PLUS
- Access to Steve's Complete Content Library
- Advice! Submit questions about anything video that Steve can answer on the site!
- GIFT LINKS you can share!
- Free Quarterly Online Webinar to answer more questions—and access to past webinars
- Self-Managed, Cancel Anytime
Need More Reasons?
This is where things get serious.
Not film school serious — nobody’s going to yell about “mise-en-scène” while wearing a scarf indoors — but serious enough that your videos will noticeably improve.
You’ll learn:
- How to shoot stories instead of random footage
- How to make interviews feel human
- Why viewers stop watching
- How to create emotion without manipulation
- How to keep vacation videos from becoming emotional warfare
And perhaps most importantly: How to think like a storyteller instead of someone holding a camera and hoping for the best.
Everything, and the Course
This is the full experience. Get access to everything—including the complete How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck course.
What You'll Get
Everything in the “Dig Deeper” plan, PLUS:
- One year subscription to the 22-lesson How To Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck Video Course—over 2 hours of video instruction, demonstrations, exercises, new material, and a whole lot more. (PREVIEW it here!)
- Quarterly Small-group Advice/discussion Sessions with Steve (Coming Soon!) where you can discuss the course, the book, or ask for advice on your own work.
- GIFT LINKS you can share!
- Downloadable PDF course guide
- First notice of anything new we develop
- Renews annually at the “Dig Deeper” annual rate. Your course access continues!
- Self-managed. Cancel anytime.
Need More Reasons?
If you're serious about directing, storytelling, production, or building professional-level video skills, this tier is for you.
You'll gain a better understanding of:
- Story structure
- Documentary storytelling
- Composition and visual language
- Interview technique
- Emotional pacing
- Audience psychology
- Real-world production workflows
Plus 22 courses designed to help you build durable storytelling instincts, not just memorize camera settings you'll forget by Thursday.
Go beyond "better videos" and really understand
If you're serious about directing, storytelling, production, or building professional-level video skills, this tier is for you.
This tier is for people who want to go beyond “better videos” and really understand why certain videos work.
Still Not Sold? Take it From Them!
“Stockman has packed a veritable film school between the pages of this highly informative, yet entertaining book. Very highly recommended.”
Videomaker Magazine
Industry Publication
“The only thing missing is a time machine to go back and reshoot fifteen years of birthday parties and school play videos.”
David A. Goodman
Exec. Producer / Head Writer, Family Guy & The Orville
“Whip-smart and funny. Teaches readers how to think about film and reveals the why and when behind techniques; there is next to zero tech or tool talk.”
Library Journal
Industry Publication
“Like two years of film school in 248 pages.”
Steven Pressfield
Author, The War of Art and The Legend of Beggar
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Steve Stockman?
Steve Stockman is a working Hollywood director, producer, and author (not usually all at the same time.) He has directed feature film, music videos, commercials, and TV shows. Steve's book, How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck, is the world's best-selling how-to video book. It's available in 9 languages from Workman Publishing; as an audio book, and as a streaming video course. You can learn more about Steve here, here, or here.
What is "How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck: The Video Course"?
How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck: The Video Course is a course that teaches you how to shoot video other people will want to watch.
It consists of 22 short, easy-to-follow streaming video lessons to make any amateur look like a pro. Each lesson focuses on a specific aspect of video production and includes practical exercises you can apply instantly to make your video better. Just watching the course will make your video much more professional-looking. If you actually do the exercises, you can go from decent to great with practice.
What are the benefits of taking this course?
When you enroll in this course, a professional Hollywood director will teach you:
- How to create videos that other people will want to watch
- How to put together a video that says what you want it to say
- How to tell a story in video, and why you should
- To Improve your video production skills without the need for expensive equipment
- Practical tips that can be applied immediately to your next video
Can I gift a tier to someone else?
Absolutely! You can purchase a gift subscription for the "Dig Deeper" Tier and "Everything, and the Course" Tier at the following link here. Once purchased, you will be given a unique link that can be sent to a friend, family member, or individual of choice, where they can create their own account.
For any additional questions or specific inquiries, please feel free to contact support@stevestockman.com
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