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Video Creator Fundamentals

Video Fundamentals — Homeschool Edition. A 30-week, self-paced path from pressing record to a finished short film.

45 lessons
30-week course
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Camera & Video Settings

Frame rates, shutter, exposure, and focus — taught the video way.

Clean Audio

Mics and placement — what separates amateur from pro video.

Movement & Composition

Shot sizes, camera moves, and footage that cuts together.

Editing & Delivery

Timeline editing, music, color, and exporting shareable videos.

About This Class

Designed specifically for homeschool students, this course takes students from pressing record for the first time to producing a finished short film. Students will learn how to control a camera for video, record clean audio, move the camera with purpose, shoot footage that edits together, and turn that footage into videos worth sharing. The course stands on its own — no photography experience is required, and it works with any camera that records video, including a smartphone. The flexible online format allows for individual pacing, making it perfect for the self-motivated learner.

Duration: 30 weeks · Format: Online, self-paced, with instructor support

Course Content

45 lessons · 30-week course
Introduction3 lessons Welcome to Video Fundamentals – Homeschool Edition Video Fundamentals Course Curriculum What You Need to Take the Video Fundamentals Course
Camera Fundamentals for Video5 lessons Week #1 – Shooting Video with a Smartphone, DSLR & Mirrorless Camera Week #2 – Video Settings: Resolution & Quality Explained Week #3 – Memory Cards, Batteries & Managing Video Files Week #4 – Supporting the Camera: Tripods, Handheld Technique & Stabilization Camera Fundamentals for Video Project
Video Image Fundamentals8 lessons Week #5 – Frame Rates: 24, 30, 60 & Slow Motion Week #6 – Shutter Speed & the 180° Rule Week #7 – Aperture & Depth of Field in Motion Week #8 – ISO, Noise & Auto ISO Week #9 – ND Filters, Zebras & Exposure Tools Week #10 – White Balance: Getting Color Right In Camera Week #11 – Focus for Video: Autofocus Tracking & Manual Focus Video Image Fundamentals Project
Audio Fundamentals4 lessons Week #12 – Why Audio Is Half of Your Video Week #13 – Microphones: Built-In, On-Camera & Lavalier Options Week #14 – Recording Clean Sound: Mic Placement, Room Tone & Wind Audio Fundamentals Project
Composition & Camera Movement6 lessons Week #15 – Shot Sizes: Wide, Medium & Close-Up Week #16 – Framing for Video: Headroom, Lead Room & the Rule of Thirds Week #17 – Camera Movement with Purpose: Pans, Tilts & Push-Ins Week #18 – Screen Direction & the 180° Line Week #19 – Shooting for the Edit: Sequences, Coverage & B-Roll Composition & Camera Movement Project
Capture Fundamentals6 lessons Week #20 – Interview & Talking-Head Video Week #21 – Documentary Video: Events & Real Life Week #22 – Nature & Outdoor Video Week #23 – Low Light Video Week #24 – Action & Movement Capture Fundamentals Project
Video Editing Fundamentals7 lessons Week #25 – Editing Software & Organizing Your Footage Week #26 – The Timeline: Cuts, Trims & Building a Scene Week #27 – Music, Sound Effects & Mixing Audio Week #28 – Color Correction, Titles & Exporting Your Video Bonus: Editing a Video in DaVinci Resolve Bonus: Editing a Video in CapCut Video Editing Fundamentals Project
Video Fundamentals Final3 lessons Week #29 – Pre-Production: Planning Your Film & Building a Shot List Week #30 – Producing Your Short Film: Shoot, Edit & Deliver Video Fundamentals Final
Conclusion3 lessons Opportunities for Young Video Creators What's Next Thank You

FAQ

Questions About This Course

Does my student need any photography experience?
No. Exposure, color, and focus are taught from zero, entirely through video — this course stands completely on its own.
What camera does my student need?
Any camera that records video works — a smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless. Week 1 covers all three.
Can this be done with just a smartphone?
Yes. Modern phones shoot great video, and every technique applies to any camera.
What equipment do we need besides a camera?
A fast memory card, headphones or earbuds, and free editing software. A tripod is optional but recommended.
What editing software is used?
Free options — with bonus walkthroughs in DaVinci Resolve and CapCut, so your student can start editing at no extra cost.
How is this different from the Photography course?
It's a standalone video course. Audio, camera movement, shooting sequences, and editing are all new, and exposure is taught the video way (frame rates and the 180° shutter rule).
My student finished Photography Fundamentals — is there overlap?
The camera basics will feel familiar, so they move faster through Weeks 5–11, but most of the course — audio, movement, sequencing, editing, and filmmaking — is brand-new territory.
What does my student create by the end?
A 2–3 minute short film they plan, shoot, and edit themselves — plus the skills to keep making videos.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes — no start date, access doesn't expire, and you work through the 30 weeks at your own pace.

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