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Introduction

Welcome (1:36)
What Makes A Good Studio? (2:18)
Course Structure (1:53)
Mindset (0:45)
Suggested Gear (2:23)
A Personal Message (1:25)

Resources To Help You

Gear Recommendations List
How to shop for gear (29:33)
Branding Worksheet: Studio "Job Description"
Settings Worksheet: Your Personalized Reference Guide
Studio Checklists: Getting The Most From Your Finished Studio
Furniture & Decor Collection
Studio Blueprints
Studio Inspiration Database

Figure Out The Look You Want

Finding Inspiration (1:09)
Puzzle Piece #1 (1:53)
Build Your Inspiration List (1:22)
Using Pinterest to Find Inspiration (6:34)
Example - My Inspiration List (3:59)
Puzzle Piece #2 (1:42)
Your Studio Job Description (2:26)
Using Your Inspiration List (1:00)

Framing Your Shot & Laying Out Your Space

How To Frame Your Shot (3:21)
Study Your Inspiration (0:29)
The 6 Fundamental Layout Types (3:16)
Action Step: Pick Your Layout (3:05)

The Best Cinematic Camera Settings

Camera Overview (1:47)
Gear You'll Need (1:48)
Your Basic Camera Settings (2:28)
Lens Choice Formula (1:19)
Understanding Sensor Size (1:06)

Picking Your Lens | The Secret Ingredient For The Hollywood Look

A Quick Crash Course On Lenses (1:30)
Pick Your Lens Focal Length (6:35)
Get A Beautiful Blurry Background (3:36)
5 Pro Techniques for a Blurry Background (8:42)
Common Questions (1:33)

How To Light Yourself Like Hollywood

Intro To Lighting (1:55)
What Lights You'll Need (0:52)
The MOST Important Light In Your Studio (2:37)
How to Personalize Your Look (5:31)
Setting Up Your Key Light (7:18)
A Few More Key Light Tips (1:28)
How To Supplement Your Main Light (1:22)
The Magic of Adding a Side Light (4:30)
Personalize Your Side Light (1:27)
Transform Your Studio With A Top Light (3:28)
Tips For Lighting On A Budget (1:07)

Discover Your Color Scheme

Background Intro (0:28)
The Cinematic Design Pyramid (1:36)
Designing Attention with Visual Separation (1:27)
The Most Important Rule of Background Design (1:54)
Action Step: Study Your Inspiration (0:23)
Color Psychology (1:31)
Understanding Color Scheme (2:38)
Discover Your Color Scheme (1:49)
Decide Your Background Color (1:26)
Paint Your Background (And Other Alternatives) (2:32)
Common Hesitations (0:54)

Design Your Background

Background Items (0:27)
The Secret Ingredient To A Beautiful Background (1:58)
Must-Have Items For Your Background (1:29)
A Word On Shelving (1:16)
Study Your Inspiration (1:22)
Laying Out Your Background For Max Appeal (5:33)
How To Light Your Background Like A Hollywood Set (3:28)
Common Background Mistakes To Avoid (1:20)
Can't Decide? What To Do If You're Stuck (1:47)
Learning From Your Inspiration List (5:14)
Using Pinterest for Background Design (4:46)

Rich Quality Sound - Make People WANT To Listen

Why Audio Matters (1:01)
What Gear You'll Need (0:17)
Creating Depth Through Audio (0:30)
The 4 Basic Microphone Types | And My Recommendation For YOU (3:09)
Where To Place Your Mic For The Best Results (1:54)
How To Connect A 3.5mm Mic (1:49)
How To Connect An XLR Mic (6:03)
Get The Most From Your Mic (4:33)
Quick Setup: Camera Sound Levels (2:45)
How To Set Levels (With A 3.5mm Mic) (5:59)
How To Set Levels (With An XLR Mic) (3:43)
Adding Richness And Warmth With Audio Editing (0:58)
How To Sound Treat Your Studio (5:41)

Extended Lectures

Welcome! (17:10)
Gear Lecture (42:57)
Planning and Layout (18:11)
Camera and Lens Lecture (24:18)
Lighting Lecture (17:58)
Background Lecture (32:36)
Audio Lecture (31:16)

Congratulations!

Final Words And Well Wishes (0:58)
Course Survey: May I ask for your quick feedback?

Bonus Content

Color Editing (How Powerful Color Grading Can Be) (11:48)
Color Correction & Color Grading Tutorial (15:39)

APPENDIX - Studio Breakdowns (Behind The Scenes)

Studio #1 - A Custom Colors Studio (15:54)
Studio #2 - A Simple Workshop Studio (20:13)
Studio #3 - An Artificial Daylight Studio (17:38)
Studio #4 - A Dark Background Studio (27:21)
Studio #5 - More Studio Options & Ideas (20:05)
Studio #6 - Productivity Optimizations (and eye-contact during video calls) (21:11)

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Eye Fatigue (5:49)
Audio For Zoom Calls (Plug Mic Into Camera) (2:56)
Camera & Lens on a Budget (2:23)
3.5mm Mics into Computer for Zoom Calls (4:27)
Why Your Shots Don't Look Straight (Slanted Background) (9:35)
Lighting Scenes with Multiple People (11:47)
Choosing Lights (Can I use ____ as my key light?) (2:32)
Cheap Fluorescent Lights vs Quality Lights (8:24)
Camera vs Webcam (8:11)
Mics for multiple people or walking around (Wireless Lav Mics) (3:05)
Elgato Key Light (1:03)
What is a crop sensor? (0:37)
Can I use a smaller version of a Light Dome? (0:38)
How to pick the perfect lens for you? (0:34)
My audio setup (1:47)
Do I need a hood for my lens? (0:17)
Do I need a teleprompter? (0:32)
My toplight falls onto my background (0:27)
How to create a brighter daylight look (1:55)
Canon M50 vs Canon M50 Mark II capture card issue (0:57)
Using a zoom recorder as an audio interface (0:12)
Choosing a lens with a solid depth of field behind the speaker (0:45)
Submitting test shots (0:46)
What is a keylight? (0:20)
Natural light (1:28)
How do I design my studio around my workflow? (1:45)
What is a good teleprompter for a wider lens? (0:15)

Workshops and Webinars

Using Our Second Brain to Build a YouTube Studio: Notion Case Study (54:20)

Tutorials

Canon EOS M50 Mark II Tutorial (37:37)
Monitor Arm Tutorial (5:26)

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