Victor Ha – Creating a Video From Start to Finish

Course Overview: Filmmaking for Photographers by Victor Ha

Lessons

Class Trailer

Lesson	Duration
1. Class Introduction	09:31
2. Putting Ideas Into Motion	05:51
3. Client Profiles	25:45
4. Choosing Your Subject	23:06
5. Scouting Locations	28:28
6. Researching the Client	11:44
7. Choosing Equipment	22:21
8. Waveforms and Scopes	12:38
9. Shooting Strategy	14:53
10. Interview: Setting Up for Success	24:44
11. Prepping for the Interview	08:28
12. Capturing Audio	18:20
13. Capturing Room Tone	05:00
14. Audio Q&A	23:35
15. B-Roll: 3 to 1 Ratio	19:57
16. Planning for B-Roll	09:38
17. 5 Rules to Capturing B-Roll	08:51
18. Using B-Roll to Shape an Edit	30:27
19. Introduction to Footage Review	06:18
20. Asset Management	10:40
21. Edit Setup	29:28
22. Edit Audio in Adobe Audition	21:56
23. Syncing Your Footage	16:41
24. Conceptual Storyboarding	19:23
25. Editing Choices	10:33
26. Selecting a Soundtrack	25:12
27. Building the Rough Cut	31:13
28. Refining the Story	30:16
29. Adding B-Roll	09:07
30. Rough Cut to Final Cut	18:50
31. Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve	12:00
32. Three-Way Color Corrector in DaVinci Resolve	19:02
33. Export from DaVinci Resolve to Adobe Premiere Pro	08:21
34. Add a Title in Adobe Premiere Pro	05:21
35. Export Project from Adobe Premiere Pro	04:19
36. Adding a Keyframe	05:44
37. Creating Multiple Projects from Your Edit	13:16

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Class Description

Move from stills to filmmaking in less than 48 hours

AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Confidently make a movie from start to finish
• Expand your photography skills to motion pictures
• Tackle pre-production and post-production essentials
• Capture video and audio expertly
• Edit in Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition

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ABOUT VICTOR’S CLASS:

Photography and videography overlap in many ways, but storytelling through video introduces challenges like audio and editing techniques. This start-to-finish course teaches photographers how to transition into filmmaking using their existing DSLR or mirrorless camera.

Key Topics Covered:

• Pre-production: Idea development, location scouting, and client research.
• Gear essentials: Low-budget, high-quality equipment options.
• Capturing: Shooting strategy, B-Roll, and audio expertise.
• Post-production: Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, fine-tuning in Adobe Audition, and color grading in DaVinci Resolve.

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WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

• Photographers eager to add motion pictures to their repertoire.
• Beginner filmmakers.
• Self-taught filmmakers looking for professional insights.

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SOFTWARE USED:

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Audition
• DaVinci Resolve

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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Victor Ha, a former photographer turned filmmaker, combines his expertise in stills and motion pictures to guide students through the transition from photography to videography. Known for his practical and approachable teaching style, Victor simplifies the complexities of filmmaking for all skill levels.