• Introduction 

In these videos, you will learn five different methods for how you can improve your videos in post-production. You will cover preparation, filming, importing, editing, and publishing.

• Preparation. How to Choose Your Topic

In this section, you will learn how to prepare before you start the actual filming of your project.

• Creating Outline of Your Video

This is the pre-production of your video, from writing scripts to making mind maps.

• Choosing Shooting Environment

This video talks about the pros and cons of shooting inside vs outside.

• Complexity of Your Videos – How Not to Get Overwhelmed

Some videos are complex, they can take a lot of work. Here are some tips to keep your videos simple.

• Video Equipment – Camera, Tripod, Cards, Computer, Etc

Equipment is very important in filming, this lecture covers three main components: your camera, lights, and sound.

• Filming. Video Diaries & Shooting Exercises

This video lecture covers several tips and tricks while filming, such as video diaries and shooting exercises.

• Creating Screencasts

Often in your videos, you need to record your computer screen, this video covers the software needed and how to add keystroke popups.

• Camera Work – Different Setups

Learn about camera work from a single camera setup to multiple cameras. Use Jump cuts and B-roll to make your videos more interesting.

• Your Filming Checklist – What You Shouldn’t Forget

Checklists are very important before you start shooting, while you are shooting and after the shoot. Here are the main tips for what you need to remember.

• Filming in Parts

Do not be nervous while shooting, you cannot make mistakes, you can reshoot or edit it out later.

• Plan B – What to Do If Everything Goes Wrong

Here are three simple tips to fix any mistakes in post-production.

• 4K vs 1080p – Pros and Cons
  

The 4K video is four times bigger than HD so takes much more processing power and can be slow on your computer. Learn how to create proxies to make smaller files.

• Importing, Storage & Backup

A step-by-step guide to importing and storing your video files with memory card tips.

• Editing Software

An introduction to the free and powerful Davinci Resolve video editing software.

• Editing Diary

A video diary is crucial for big projects that will take you a few days to finish, you must write down everything important to help you keep track of your place when editing.

• Editing on the Go

The tutor recommends mobile software to edit videos when you cannot access your computer.

• Content Libraries – Where to Find Music, Images, Graphics

Music is the toughest part of video editing, here are some tips to find music that is not copyrighted quickly.

• Render & Export

Rendering is one of the most important parts of your post-production. Here are some tips to make sure your final output is high quality.