Video Making Course Overview

This online video making course is for photographers who want to add video to their skillset, or amateur videographers who want to learn how to use today’s technology to produce professional-quality work. Step-by-step, you will learn to plan and write a script, to capture dynamic video and audio in the moment and to edit your work like a pro. You will master the gear, lighting, sound editing and color correction necessary for success.

Throughout the course you will complete a series of video projects that will be evaluated by your teacher, a professional filmmaker. By the time you complete the program, you’ll have a finished video project you can be proud of and you’ll have the skills necessary to succeed in this exciting field.

IPE Graduates are eligible to become certified by the Professional Photographers.

What You’ll Learn

After completing the Video Making course, students will be able to:

  • Master the art of video and develop your eye as a videographer.
  • Demonstrate how to use today’s technology to produce professional- quality work.
  • Plan and write a script.
  • Capture dynamic video and audio in the moment.
  • Edit your work like a professional.
  • Use the gear, lighting, sound editing and color correction necessary for success.
  • Describe the processes of different types of videos one can create including short fiction videos, documentaries, personal and family videos, and special event videos.
  • Apply key skills to the processes of pre production, production and post production.