How To Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck: Course Previews

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Transform the Way You Think about Video

Based on the world's best-selling how-to video book, this course isn't about tech specs or a nerdy guide to what buttons to push. It's about how to create video people will actually want to watch.

We could explain it to death and try to sell you, or you can scroll down for previews of all 22 lessons — then get access to the entire video course and more here!

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Introduction

Lesson 1
Why bother shooting great video? Because nobody watches bad video. Which you know is true, because you won’t watch bad video either.
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Lesson 2
Great video comes from the way you think, not from fancy toys. Why you need way less equipment to shoot great video than you think.
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Lesson 3
Understanding how people watch video—and why is the first step on the road to creating video people will want to watch.
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Part I: How to Shoot

Lesson 4
The “shot” is the smallest—and most important—unit of video. Here’s why all good film makers think in shots.
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Lesson 5
Understand the basics of directing actors and how to get the best performance out of them.
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Lesson 6
How to focus your viewers’ attention on what you want them to see. Why static shots often move better than moving shots, and how to find shots that work for your video.
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Lesson 7"
Just like the title says, y'know?
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Lesson 8
Your location helps tell a story in your video. Your job is to make sure it’s the story you want to tell. Here’s how.
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Lesson 9
There are two kinds of people in the world: The ones who are perfect for your video, and the ones who aren’t. Here’s how to shoot more of the former and less of the latter.
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Lesson 10
Editing 101—how what you leave out can make all the difference.
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Lesson 11
How long should my video be? Not as long as you think. Here’s how to figure it out.
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Level up your video

Whether you’re an influencer, a marketer, a film student, the family videographer or just someone who loves to shoot and share video, this course helps you shoot videos that your audience will WANT to watch.

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Part II: What To Shoot

Lesson 12
Before a video can affect your audience, they have to actually watch it. Learn how what the audience wants should—and should not—change the way you shoot.
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Lesson 13
We all shoot video for a reason. But a goal like “I want to sell my product” or “I want to go viral” isn’t going to help you make a great video. Here’s what will.
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Lesson 14
“Story” is the buzzword of the decade. Let’s break it down into something simple, that will change the way you shoot video.
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Lesson 15
Adding even the tiniest of story instantly makes your videos more watchable.
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Lesson 16
Go from random to intentional by planning your videos the way the pros do—even if you only have 5 minutes to do it.
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Lesson 17
Marketing videos work when they give the audience something of real value. Here’s why price lists and empty marketing words won’t get the job done—and how to get your ideas across in a way they’ll actually watch.
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Lesson 18
Why you should do more interviews—and how to make them amazing.
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Lesson 19
Putting it all together to shoot home video that will amaze your family—and you.
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Lesson 20
If people look scared when you pull out your phone to show them your vacation videos, this lesson is for you. Vacation video can be great! Here’s how.
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Lesson 21
Every year the media gives us thousands of Holiday Turkey Recipes and nothing about shooting holiday video. Dry turkey is only around for a few days — but bad Holiday Video is forever. It’s time to balance the scales.
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Outro

Lesson 22
What to do with all this brilliant advice.
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Your Moment of Decision

Whether you’re an influencer, a marketer, a film student, the family videographer or just someone who loves to shoot and share video, it’s time to level up.

It’s time to start shooting videos that will make your audience want to come back for more.

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