I'm a working Hollywood Director. I've written, directed and produced everything from web and TV commercials to music videos; from network TV shows to a theatrical feature.
I've taught hundreds of thousands of people to shoot better video-- through my best-selling book, How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck, plus podcasts, articles, interviews, speeches, classroom sessions and consulting gigs.
I can teach you too.
Shooting better video isn't about learning to use fancy equipment. It's about how you think about communicating with your audience. With surprisingly little training, any amateur can look more like a pro.
And if you're already a pro? I promise you'll find at least a few ideas here that will level up your storytelling and give you new ways to think about your work.
This website has hundreds of free articles and downloads, many based on your questions (Please-- ask me a question!)
There's a brand new streaming course too.
Have a look around. Try some stuff. And start un-sucking your video today.
I designed my new streaming video course to teach anyone to shoot professional quality video.
Whether your an influencer, a marketer creating content for your business, a photographer moving into video or the designated family shooter, this course will help you create video people will want to watch.
It's easy to follow, with lessons, tips and exercises that are easy to try. There’s no special equipment to buy, strange "rules" or incomprehensible tech because great video isn’t about software or equipment. It's about how you think about how to shoot video.
Sure, we spent a ton of money to shoot the course-- with a Hollywood crew and equipment. But you can do the whole course on your phone.
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The world is drowning in video, and most of it sucks. Even though almost everyone carries a video device 24/7, almost nobody knows how to use it well.
How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck teaches you how to shoot video that people will actually want to watch.
It’s about how to think like a director. How to make your video do what you want it to do: communicate your ideas to your audience, and look great doing it.
Whether you're a new content creator, already a pro, or the designated family home-video-shooter, this book will instantly make your video better. Every chapter contains a clear, concise concept that you can try the next time you pull out your camera. A little practice and your video will never suck again.
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"The only thing missing is a time machine so I could go back and reshoot fifteen years of sucky birthday party and school play videos."
David A. Goodman
Executive Producer/Head Writer of
Family Guy and The Orville