What you'll learn

Film like a pro: camera moves, lighting, aesthetics, interviews, audio

Plan like a pro: pick an audience, scriptwriting, story arc, shot list, location scouting

Edit like a pro: learn our award-winning editing method on Adobe Premiere Pro

Advanced editing: file organization, text-based editing, subtitles, color correction, title cards, audio

Requirements

Any smartphone camera or DSL, plus a computer that has Adobe Premiere Pro free trial subscription or full subscription

Description

Dive into the world of filmmaking with the revolutionary "Quick Cuts: One Minute Video Mastery" course, where every second counts! Crafted for the restless creator in you, this course is your golden ticket to acquiring a lucrative skill set in the blink of an eye. Why spend endless hours on conventional learning when you can master the art of video production in bite-sized, one-minute lessons? Each lesson is a power-packed minute, designed to deliver the essentials of video production and business acumen, honed and perfected by the One Minute Academy. This method isn't just theory; it's the same award-winning approach trusted by giants like Adobe, National Geographic, Princeton University, and even 82 US Embassies across the globe.Written, filmed and edited by Christoph A. Geiseler, the visionary founder of One Minute Academy, these 30 lessons will take you on a journey through the essentials of film creation. From the initial planning stages to the final touches in Adobe Premiere Pro, you'll learn the ins and outs of camera dynamics, lighting, aesthetics, audio finesse, and the art of the interview. Christoph isn't just an educator; he's a one minute video expert with a rich academic background from Princeton University and the University of Southern California, fluent in seven languages, and with a mission to make high-quality education accessible and engaging.This course is designed with you in mind: the beginner filmmaker who values time as much as quality. We know you're not here for the long haul of drawn-out lectures. You want quick, effective solutions that propel you into the world of video production with confidence and skill.Join us at "Quick Cuts: One Minute Video Mastery" and transform your storytelling abilities. With each 60-second lesson, you're not just watching videos; you're building a foundation for success in the competitive world of video production. This is your chance to learn from the best, at the pace that suits you best. Welcome to the One Minute Academy, where every minute is a step towards becoming a master storyteller.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Meet your instructor

Section 2: PRE-PRODUCTION: Pick an audience

Lecture 2 Pick an audience: Define who is going to watch your content

Lecture 3 Gear care: Travel light and pack the bare necessities

Lecture 4 Survey the room: Double check light, sound and clutter before filming

Lecture 5 Ask for permission: Take care of filming rights

Lecture 6 Case study: Barbie, Move a story forward with a soundtrack and no words

Lecture 7 Create a feeling: Pick a soundtrack before filming

Lecture 8 Hero's journey: every story has a beginning, middle and end

Lecture 9 Shot list: plan out images and scenes before production begins

Lecture 10 Story structure: bookending

Section 3: PRODUCTION

Lecture 11 Holding a camera: keep your camera steady

Lecture 12 10-second rule: create space for your images to come to life

Lecture 13 Camera moves: pan, tilt, glide, push and tracking shots

Lecture 14 Case study: close up camera moves

Lecture 15 Case study: wide camera moves

Lecture 16 Distractions: Eliminate clutter, logos and reflections

Lecture 17 Aesthetics: Rule of thirds and golden ratio

Lecture 18 Natural Light: Golden hour and blue hour

Lecture 19 Professional light: 3-point lighting system

Lecture 20 Audio: avoid costly mistakes when recording sound

Lecture 21 Interviews: set up an interview and ask the right questions

Section 4: POST-PRODUCTION

Lecture 22 Ready to edit

Lecture 23 File organization

Lecture 24 Starting a project

Lecture 25 Editing tools

Lecture 26 Audio controls

Lecture 27 Video controls

Lecture 28 Photo controls

Lecture 29 Render and Export

Lecture 30 Final assignment

Anyone who wants to make a short and professional looking 1-minute video to promote themselves, their work, their company or portfolio