How to record videos for Photography Course The Complete guide
Follow this step-by-step guide to discover the procedure of creating and recording online photography course videos (and adding some bonus content) with CreativeMindClass, a free tool employed by some of the most renowned creators.
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Create videos, downloadable files, and exercises.
In this stage you'll have a plan of your course. The next step is to plan how you'll present each element of your course. Interactive, stimulating and enjoyable content provides a great learning experience for students online. The best way to deliver learning outcomes is to mix various forms of multimedia, including videos screens, recordings on screen, presentations, audio, hand-outs, and exercises.
This guide will help you learn the pragmatic approach to planning and recording video lessons and preparing additional materials such as downloadable files, as well as engaging students in active learning by providing assignments. Be aware that content preparation is the heart of the course, and it's possible that you'll be doing the work for some time.
Steps in this guide
- Include a YouTube video to each lesson
- Select the video lesson type
- Record videos for your online photography course
- Create a education experience that concentrates on video
- Add a downloadable file
- Choose the downloadable file for your lesson
- Upload high-resolution or native files to your lessons
- Add an exercise to an existing lesson
- Ask students share photos and receive feedback
- Make an online community to support your course
1. Add a video to every lesson
Videos are the best approach to present your content. A successful online photography course can last between 4 and 25 hours of video. It's hard to switch on your camera and record your self for this length of time.
Keep in mind that videos come in various forms like presentation or screen recordings with audio. It isn't necessary to be in front of the camera all the time. If you're having a tough to decide on the right kind of video you'll need for your class, you can read more about the different types of video in the following section.
How do I get it in CreativeMindClass
- Design a new class to go with your video lessons.
- Click on the LESSONS tab to open it.
- Select VIDEOlesson type.
- Upload a video to your computer.
- Include a video in each lesson.
PRO TIP: Depending upon the tools that you will employ to make your video and the tools you use, you'll have a variety of video format options like MP4, MOV, or WMV. You don't have to worry about it your videos will automatically convert to formats that your students will be able to watch on their desktops or on mobile devices.
2. Pick the lesson video type
Look at your course outline. What method fits best to deliver the learning outcomes of each lesson?
Videos you incorporate into your lessons is what helps to make an online course and give students the best learning experience. They can be produced with the equipment and camera spaces at home using the skills you already have in your arsenal.
When you're done editing and recording your videos there are a variety of short, 16:9, high-quality video files that you can upload. Keep in mind the high quality of your video. The resolution must be 1080p.
There are many kinds of instructional videos that you can make to teach your students:
1. Videos showing your face
What does it mean:Showing your face is an ideal way to show your online self as a genuine human, placed in a physical context. It helps your students get familiar with you and builds trust and a personal connection. Viewers can instantly identify you by your appearance or smile. They can also recognize your presentation style.
Methods to use it: Record yourself sitting or standing. The footage can be shoot from one or more angles. It is possible that you will require an appropriate tripod.
Best for:Try the videos showing your face, such as, in a self-introduction or in the conclusion of your course.
For which lessons would you use this video type? What lesson goals can be accomplished best when you create a video showing your own self? Select the lesson and take notes in the lesson description.
PRO Tip:For better sound quality when you record your videos, make use of external microphones. You can start with your existing microphone on your headphone.
2. Documentary videos
What does it mean:A documentary video in an online class that shows you your environment and reality.
They work great for your photos in the studio where you could be the guide. It's also a method to show behind-the-scenes of working as a photographer. It gives you cool video to incorporate into different lessons between the learning parts to make them more fun. This can give you some time to relax and provide your pupils with a bit of eye candy in delivering learning objectives.
What to do:The documentary shots are something that you most likely will record in several sessions. These can be a lot of enjoyable to shoot because they can open up creative possibilities as well as allowing you to act as if you're a film maker.
Best for:It's an ideal way for you to produce interesting video, for example, to share your personal background, or show you making images, or show your live workshops.
PRO TIP A majority of the documentary footage is recorded by you. But for some shots, you might need some help. It is possible to ask a friend to help you or hire someone so several hours.
3. Videos of Talking Heads
What it is:You know, the video tutorials with talking heads from Youtube tutorials, which is typically used to explain. The video that talks to you is an in-depth shot of you explaining stuff in front of the camera.
Methods to use it: Combine the talking head video with images that are projected behind you, such as videos, slides or even a static image. To do that it is necessary to have an unobstructed green screen in front of you while recording, and then add images in the post-production.
Best for:It's ideal for showing the software you use to edit. It is also possible to show images as examples and leave comments on the parts that you enjoy or highlight commonly made mistakes by photographers.
What objectives for the lesson can be delivered most effectively in a talk head video? Pick the lesson you want to teach and then make notes in the lesson description.
PRO Tips: Lighting is crucial in talking head videos. Make sure to avoid shadows, excessive exposure, and just plain terrible lighting. It is possible to use an LED ring light, or lights on tripods.
4. Videos that don't show your face
If showing your face on the camera is excessive exposure, you can create videos without showing your face. Consider the ways you can connect to your viewers without using facial expressions. Find ways to let your personality shine through in your script, your voice, and in your videos.
If you're using avatars or animated images, think about ways to make the characters appeal to your audience and aid in creating an emotional connection with them, even without showing your face.
5. A presentation with voiceover
What does it mean:Take a slide presentation with a voiceover and voilà! You created a slideshow video. No need to record yourself talking to a camera. It's that easy!
How to do it:Talk over your online photography class in Google Slides or PowerPoint. For a more lively and video-like, make use of Prezi with zooming in and additional fun options. After you've got the slides prepared, you describe what's in the slides. Remember the audio quality of your voiceover.
Best for:Such presentation can be a simple way of digesting content to those who learn through watching. The use of a voiceover in a presentation is an engaging way to learn. Especially when something needs to be viewed multiple times or recalled. The most essential facts using bullet points, illustrations or graphs. You can also use photos, images or even your own sketches. It's helpful to display, for example, the camera settings, shooting angles or light directions, for example.
Which objectives for the lesson could you deliver best in a talk head video? Choose the lessons and make notes in the course description.
6. Screen recordings
What is it:Screen recording shows what you're doing with your computer's display.
What to do:For screen recordings, it is possible to use Quicktime (on Mac) or hit Windows Key + Alt + R. After you've finished your recording, accelerate the dull parts and add your audio narration, or even a track of music. Additionally, you could enhance it by adding the talking head style of video, to increase the receptivity of your.
The best For:Such shots are great for, say, the part of your course that you will be discussing making edits to photos using Lightroom.
What objectives for your lesson could you best deliver in creating screen recording videos? Choose the lessons and make notes in the lesson description.
7. Whiteboard videos
What is it:You can convey your data through whiteboards. They're relatively easy to create. As simple as using the black marker with white backgrounds. There is no reason to worry about your brand color and design.
How to do it:There are several ways to accomplish this. It can be a video of you in facing a whiteboard, or an animated clip of photos taken with whiteboards (so you don't need to show the world your visage). You can also make it with a digital drawing pad (like the iPad) or software that creates whiteboards, such as Doodly.
Best For:These videos are great for dynamic parts of content. They are great for drawing something out, or circling it and so on. This can be utilized to, for instance, when making composition lines or marking arrows with light directions.
What objectives for your lesson could be delivered most effectively using whiteboards when creating videos? Choose the lessons and make notes on the description of the lesson.
8. AI video with voiceovers
What is it:AI videos are another fantastic way of making online videos for courses that don't show your face. They're professional-looking videos featuring avatars and voiceovers.
Utilizing AI videos with voiceovers could be a quick and effective way of creating your online photography class. Also, it can help you to differentiate your method of teaching, but bear in mind that it's difficult to establish a connection with your students using AI-generated video.
How to do it: AI videos and voiceovers are made with plain text by using programs such as Synthesia.
Best for:It's an alternative to photos of yourself if you're very uncomfortable making videos of yourself.
PRO Tips: If you don't want to use an avatar for your online class, you could create a voiceover only to accompany your screen recordings, or slide slides. You can enjoy a stroll around when you're creating an online course that is that's in English and don't feel confident of your voice.
Are you of the opinion that the use of AI videos or voiceovers would help with your content delivery? What specific objectives for your lesson could you accomplish this? Select the lesson and take notes in the lesson description.
3. Record videos for your online photography course
When you've chosen the videos that will be used to convey your learning outcomes in each lesson, it's the time to "Lights Camera, Action! ".
Photographers benefit from the fact of being able for you to pick up an electronic camera to begin shooting. Photographers have a variety of expertise that can be useful in making videos. You are aware of how to search for lighting, composition, and the other elements that are crucial to get a good image, whether it's moving or not.
The thing you must be aware of is how a simple movement of the camera or of the objects that you're photographing, can change the composition. However, your past experience will allow you to make adjustments quickly. Here are some guidelines for setting up your recording studio and select the equipment, before you begin making your videos:
1. Set up your recording space
Making sure you have a recording space is essential to ensure the students get a great learning experience with your online photography course. The students must be able see and hear the sound of you.
Depending on the video type you've selected to present your learning outcomes You'll be able to choose different configurations:
- To record videos that show you instructing directly or showing you at the workplace, you'll be recording yourself.
- If you're a talker, you'll edit your video after having completed recording to create screencasts as well as footage of you speaking.
- To create presentations as well as screen recording videos, you'll record the computer's screen, and then record voice-overs for the audio.
- If you're using whiteboards, take a recording of yourself standing before the whiteboard. You can also record your computer screen and do voiceovers.
It could be your use for taking photos to document your lessons however, it doesn't have to be an expert studio.
PRO TIP:For the video recording be sure to follow the same rules when shooting photographs: the camera stays stable on a tripod, you have enough light, you frame the shoot properly, and the captured area appears clean. For audio, make sure that there's no background and echo. They can be reduced by blankets or soundproofing acoustic panels.
2. Select the tools you need to make videos.
Begin by listing the equipment or program you'd like to use to create each video. Based on the kind of video you're making, this could include tangible equipment like cameras or tripod, lighting equipment and microphone or even programs for recording screen footage as well as post-production editing. Today's most modern and advanced gear is fun, but it's not necessary.
Camera: you most likely have a recording option in the camera you use for photographs. If not, start by using your computer's camera or the camera on your phone.
Microphones:built-in cameras and microphones for your mobile or computer phone have low quality audio. Make sure you have a hands-free mic or a tabletop mic.
Lighting:as photographer you're familiar with the importance of excellent lighting. Similar techniques work with video recording. Make use of natural light or lights you have in your home. If you're unhappy with the results, you can try a ring light or a three-point lighting kit.
Screen record:Quicktime Player is for that on a Mac, or a download a free app on Windows called Obsproject
editing: You may already have Adobe Cloud products. For video editing, try Adobe Premiere Rush or Premiere Pro.
3. Start recording video lessons
It's been a long time since you've waited for this thrilling moment for a while. Now, it's finally time to hit the "start" button of your camera.
Begin by recording a trial video in order to determine how good your audio and video.
It is not necessary to record your video lessons chronologically. You can begin by choosing from the lists of lessons the instruction which appeals to you or is the most straightforward to complete. This could be introduction to yourself, or start to dive into your most-loved subjects from the instructional lesson right away.
You can leave the recording of the lesson's overview and conclusion to the final recording session, just in case you'll want to add an unplanned element to the lesson's content.
PRO Tips: You can capture the behind-the-scenes footage of your recording session. It's an excellent way to promote your online photography course.
4. Make a learning experience that primarily focuses on videos
A video-based course offers distinct from reading, for example, texts on slides. The video course requires certain features, navigation, and layouts that are specific to video platforms. CreativeMindClass can be described as an online course platform specifically designed for video-based courses, and is focused on providing an engaging learning experience through a video.
When you upload your video to an online platform, it's recommended practice to create the custom thumbnail of your uploaded video. It looks great when you view it in the preview but additionally, it requires some work. We came up with something cool that doesn't need anyone doing any of the task. When you upload your video We automatically pick the highlights and best times to show as a looped 3--8 seconds video. This is similar to what you know from Spotify videos that are shown when music plays.
What is it? in CreativeMindClass
- For LESSON In LESSON, choose in the LESSON, select a VIDEOlesson type.
- Drag a video file from your PC.
- Click here to the Preview and play the auto created lesson video.
5. Include a file that can be downloaded
Downloadable documents are an excellent addition to your lesson. They are not only effective in delivering your primary learning objectives and objectives, but they're also a great way to engage learners. It's also nice that they can be perceived by students as cute tiny gifts that will improve the quality of your class.
When you upload an additional file to your lessons, your students can download the file, print it, fill it in, or alter it.
The downloadable files don't need to be literally printed out. It could be filled out and downloaded digitally, for example, with an iPad, or your students could work within in a PSD image on their desktops. Once they do that they can give the document back to you and get comments.
Downloadable content makes your material enjoyable and entertaining and will leave your marks on students' pulpits and desks. Learn more about downloadable files in the next section.
What is it? in CreativeMindClass
- Click to the tab titled Content
- Select DOWNLOADABLE FILE to upload the document.
6. Select the file downloads for the lessons you are taking
1. Printouts
What does it mean: They are images or PDFs. Are you looking for your students to be able to remember something? Or follow certain steps? It is possible to do this by distributing a PDF document. You can add a printout to every lesson, with all the information you could imagine whiteboards slideshows, notes, infographics, etc. It is possible to create new content or reuse the content of your lesson.
How to do it: You can create printouts using text editors or Canva. The students are able to take notes, or... they can give notes to them. Select four or five key areas that you'll teach in a particular class.
Ideal in: This is a great way of delivering, for example, lesson key points, camera setting information, or an introduction set. They are ideal for planners, checklists, briefs, stories, and mood boards.
PRO TIP: If you utilize presentations in your classes, a nice little trick is to distribute them to the students so they may take notes about them.
Do you think providing printouts could be helpful to your content delivery? Which lesson goals can you accomplish this in this manner? Select the lesson and take notes on the description of the lesson.
2. Documents to fill in
What is it: They are PDFs and Pages/Word files. Worksheets are the documents your students fill out. They could be simple text documents or beautiful worksheets designed in your own design.
What to do:You can create it with Word or Pages, or make use of attractive templates made by Canva. You can receive the filled-in worksheet from students. In order to do this, you need to combine the worksheet with an activity that allows students to bring their work for a class and receive their feedback. This will be discussed in depth in the next section.
Ideal for: If you are planning to include in your photography online course a brainstorming exercise You might ask students to note their ideas down. You can add a mind map and table as well as a storyboard to fill up. They also work well for recording answers to questions and different tasks, assignments, and homework.
Are you of the opinion that an exercise would add value to your content delivery? What specific objectives for your lesson could you deliver this way? Choose the lessons and make notes in the lesson description.
3. Native editable files
The definition of HTML0 is They are native files created by software (like Photoshop, or Lightroom) produce, and that the user can edit. They are also known as .PSDs, .RAW, .TIFFs, .AIs, .docs, or any other.
What to do:Create a document and export it in a native format and upload it into a class. The student can use it in conjunction with exercises, so that students can hand your file back for feedback. The details of this will be discussed further down.
Best for: These are the best tools for editing portions of your online photography class or to include some presets in the course document. Students can then work on native files using Lightroom as well as Photoshop.
Do you think providing editing native files could be beneficial to your content delivery? What specific objectives for your lesson could you deliver this way? Select the lesson and take notes in the lesson description.
Pro-TipMake sure your students also have access to the program that you're using. Otherwise, they can't work on the documents.
4. Another video
What it is: You can upload video clips to accompany any lesson, and your students can download it. This is a great way to present complete details. Also, you can provide additional learning resources for students who are willing to do some extra tasks.
How do you do it:You can record an extra video in the course or following the recording of the primary material for your online photography courses.
Best for:You are able to use it in instructional videos that must be watched multiple times, for example, how to adjust the settings of a camera.
Do you think the addition of a video could be beneficial to your content delivery? Which specific lessons objectives could you achieve using this method? Choose the lessons and make notes in the lesson description.
5. Include software links within downloadable documents
What does it mean: You can add a link inside your downloadable file to ensure that only your students are able to access it.
Methods to use it: Paste any link in a text file and add it to the lesson.
The best choice forIt's a great solution to provide your students with other learning tools. If you'd like them to access a website that allows them to create something like the mood board or Mindmap (like Milanote). In this way, you could make a hyperlink to an online application which doesn't create the editable files.
PRO Tips:If the software you use to edit photos generates editable native files (like Lightroom or Photoshop) you should offer it as a downloadable file.
Are you of the opinion that allowing an external link could be helpful to your content delivery? What specific objectives for your lesson would you be able to accomplish in this way? Choose the lessons and make notes within the lesson's description.
Additional downloadable material you bring to your lessons will help you deliver your learning outcomes effectively. These downloadable files can be created using software like Pages/Word Google Slides, Prezi, Photoshop and Canva. Certain are completely free and be installed on your PC, others will need to be purchased.
Remember that certain educational material (presentation slides, planners) you created for videos are downloadable documents. It is possible to export them in PDFs, and then upload them onto your website. Certain of them are done while others require some tweaking.
You can create assignments with other files, such as worksheets or native files. Incorporating it into an exercise enables students to upload their worksheets to their lesson, and get your comments.
After you've completed your files that you can download, you have high-quality image files , or edited native files you can upload.
7. Add native or high-resolution file to your lesson
When you upload your files online Be aware of compression the size of your images. This can cause them to lose quality. In CreativeMindClass, your students will receive exactly the same file you uploaded without losing the clarity, and we also accept native formats for files (.TIFFs, .PSDs etc.) so photography students can be taught from doing.
In CreativeMindClass every lesson within your course can have an extra file. This way, your pupils can view the video and download the lesson exactly when they need it. If you want to get back the document that was completed by your student, all you need to do is include the exercise to unlock the option. We'll discuss the exercises in the next part.
Supported downloadable file formats: We support most popular file formats. Upload .PDFs, .JPGs, .PNGs, .MP4, .doc and editable native files including .RAWs, .TIFFs, or the .PSDs Pages/Words, and the list grows.
Size of the file: Remember to keep the file size to a minimum (approximately 1 MB) but keep the sharpness of images and PDFs so students can enjoy quality visuals and download them quickly. The workable file formats like Pages/Word and native files tend to be larger in weight, and the bigger they are the longer it takes to download them, but they are such engaging ways of learning that it's worthwhile.
How to do it within CreativeMindClass
- Select DOWNLOADABLE FILE to upload your high-resolution or native document.
8. Incorporate an exercise into the lesson
Exercises can be a powerful method of delivering learning outcomes. They engage students to learn through performing. Such active learning typically consists of an activity that is measurable and feedback from the instructor.
Consider the experience that you'll provide to students to achieve their goals. Look at your Lessons list. What lessons might have interesting and engaging activities for learning? Are there lessons that could include homework tasks? What brainstorming activities could you include? What's the end-of-course task in your course?
How to do it within CreativeMindClass
- Navigate to the tab titled Content
- Click on EXERCISE to create an exercise for your students.
9. Have students share photos and to get feedback from you
The online photography class asks students to complete a project as a final that involves a photoshoot. When you add such exercise for your students, they can snap photographs using the techniques they learn during the course and upload them to CreativeMindClass and then give the feedback.
Pro Tip: Students' final outcomes of your photography online course may be uploaded in the form of exercises. The results will be uploaded in the Activity Feed together with your critique. It creates wonderful testimonials as well as social proof for your web site.
What is it? in CreativeMindClass
- Click to the tab for Content of the lesson
- Click on EXERCISE to create an exercise.
- Type your TITLE. For example "Share your final portrait photos".
- Type DESCRIPTION. Example "Develop and share your portrait photos. When you're ready put them up under the lesson and get my feedback ".
- When your student uploads the task, you can go to the student's workto give your feedback.
10. Build an online community for your program
Learning activities and your feedback is the first step towards building an engaged community around your online class. You can stop at that or enhance the learning experience of your students to the next step. This helps to improve your business's performance and expand your visibility as a brand.
Activity Feed can be a great way to build an online community. It increases users to your website, helps you retain customersand increase the amount of money you earn.
If you post some motivating articles to your online course website, you'll be able to create an excellent foundation for creating an extremely engaged and enthusiastic community for your business and brand.
What can you do to keep students engaged? What kind of content do you typically share to social networks? Do you have any tips you can give about composition, gear or software? A good idea to keep your students engaged and motivated to complete the course are daily posts with inspirations to help them complete their final assignment.
What is it? in CreativeMindClass
- Simply click My Postsin the main menu, to launch it.
- Click the the ADD POST button to create the new post.
And you're done!
Congratulations! If your material is complete, you've got the core of your online photography course prepared. If you're starting your own online photography course today, you can use the free template below for preparing and recording an entirely new video as well as our complete tutorial on the best way to build an online photography class.
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