Introduction
Resources To Help You
Figure Out The Look You Want
Framing Your Shot & Laying Out Your Space
The Best Cinematic Camera Settings
Picking Your Lens | The Secret Ingredient For The Hollywood Look
How To Light Yourself Like Hollywood
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Intro To Lighting (1:55)
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What Lights You'll Need (0:52)
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The MOST Important Light In Your Studio (2:37)
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How to Personalize Your Look (5:31)
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Setting Up Your Key Light (7:18)
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A Few More Key Light Tips (1:28)
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How To Supplement Your Main Light (1:22)
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The Magic of Adding a Side Light (4:30)
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Personalize Your Side Light (1:27)
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Transform Your Studio With A Top Light (3:28)
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Tips For Lighting On A Budget (1:07)
Discover Your Color Scheme
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Background Intro (0:28)
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The Cinematic Design Pyramid (1:36)
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Designing Attention with Visual Separation (1:27)
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The Most Important Rule of Background Design (1:54)
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Action Step: Study Your Inspiration (0:23)
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Color Psychology (1:31)
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Understanding Color Scheme (2:38)
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Discover Your Color Scheme (1:49)
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Decide Your Background Color (1:26)
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Paint Your Background (And Other Alternatives) (2:32)
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Common Hesitations (0:54)
Design Your Background
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Background Items (0:27)
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The Secret Ingredient To A Beautiful Background (1:58)
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Must-Have Items For Your Background (1:29)
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A Word On Shelving (1:16)
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Study Your Inspiration (1:22)
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Laying Out Your Background For Max Appeal (5:33)
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How To Light Your Background Like A Hollywood Set (3:28)
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Common Background Mistakes To Avoid (1:20)
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Can't Decide? What To Do If You're Stuck (1:47)
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Learning From Your Inspiration List (5:14)
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Using Pinterest for Background Design (4:46)
Rich Quality Sound - Make People WANT To Listen
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Why Audio Matters (1:01)
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What Gear You'll Need (0:17)
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Creating Depth Through Audio (0:30)
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The 4 Basic Microphone Types | And My Recommendation For YOU (3:09)
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Where To Place Your Mic For The Best Results (1:54)
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How To Connect A 3.5mm Mic (1:49)
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How To Connect An XLR Mic (6:03)
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Get The Most From Your Mic (4:33)
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Quick Setup: Camera Sound Levels (2:45)
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How To Set Levels (With A 3.5mm Mic) (5:59)
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How To Set Levels (With An XLR Mic) (3:43)
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Adding Richness And Warmth With Audio Editing (0:58)
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How To Sound Treat Your Studio (5:41)
Extended Lectures
Congratulations!
Bonus Content
APPENDIX - Studio Breakdowns (Behind The Scenes)
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Studio #1 - A Custom Colors Studio (15:54)
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Studio #2 - A Simple Workshop Studio (20:13)
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Studio #3 - An Artificial Daylight Studio (17:38)
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Studio #4 - A Dark Background Studio (27:21)
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Studio #5 - More Studio Options & Ideas (20:05)
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Studio #6 - Productivity Optimizations (and eye-contact during video calls) (21:11)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Eye Fatigue (5:49)
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Audio For Zoom Calls (Plug Mic Into Camera) (2:56)
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Camera & Lens on a Budget (2:23)
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3.5mm Mics into Computer for Zoom Calls (4:27)
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Why Your Shots Don't Look Straight (Slanted Background) (9:35)
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Lighting Scenes with Multiple People (11:47)
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Choosing Lights (Can I use ____ as my key light?) (2:32)
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Cheap Fluorescent Lights vs Quality Lights (8:24)
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Camera vs Webcam (8:11)
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Mics for multiple people or walking around (Wireless Lav Mics) (3:05)
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Elgato Key Light (1:03)
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What is a crop sensor? (0:37)
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Can I use a smaller version of a Light Dome? (0:38)
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How to pick the perfect lens for you? (0:34)
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My audio setup (1:47)
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Do I need a hood for my lens? (0:17)
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Do I need a teleprompter? (0:32)
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My toplight falls onto my background (0:27)
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How to create a brighter daylight look (1:55)
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Canon M50 vs Canon M50 Mark II capture card issue (0:57)
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Using a zoom recorder as an audio interface (0:12)
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Choosing a lens with a solid depth of field behind the speaker (0:45)
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Submitting test shots (0:46)
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What is a keylight? (0:20)
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Natural light (1:28)
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How do I design my studio around my workflow? (1:45)
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What is a good teleprompter for a wider lens? (0:15)
Workshops and Webinars
