Your Quiz Results: You are a Creator
You like shooting video and you do it a lot. Maybe you use video in your job - you may be studying film and video, or even be a professional. You want to continue to get better, but it's hard to find good, practical ideas on how to improve. But don't worry - we've got you covered with a series of 10 tips and tricks that will up your game and make you better on the spot delivered to your inbox.
You're Just Moments Away from Transforming
Your Videos Forever
There’s only one real secret to getting people to watch your video: you have to give them video worth watching.
Luckily, it's easier than you think.
I’m a working Hollywood director. I wrote the world's best-selling video how-to book, designed a brand new video course to go with it, and created the tips and tricks you're about to get in your email.
I can teach just about anyone to shoot professional quality video - without special equipment, complicated software or made-up "rules." Shooting decent video is easy. Shooting great video takes practice. It's about learning new ways to think about your audience, and what intrigues, involves and entertains them.
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You're In the Right Place If...
You want a career in film or video, or you need to master it for your job.
You're already pretty good - but you want to be great.
You have an intuitive feel for shooting video, but want to know how and why things work so you can nail it every time.
You want to be a better storyteller.
You’ve learned from watching others but want some real instruction to help you develop your own style.
There's More
After you check out a few of my tips & tricks, it's time to take a look at our new video course: the ultimate series on How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck.
The 22-lesson course is full of easy-to-try exercises that will make your video better instantly. If you're a creator, this course will help you figure out how to pull your audience in - to intrigue them with great storytelling and emotion, and get them excited about coming back for more. It's about how you think about how to shoot.
Watch the trailer below.
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Videomaker Magazine
“Great tips from a video expert.”
PC World
“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
“Like two years of film school in 248 pages.”
Steven Pressfield
Author of The War of Art and The Legend of Beggar Vance
“Whip-smart and funny. Teaches readers how to think about film and reveals the why and when behind techniques; there is next to zero tech or tool talk.”
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I'll drop 10 daily, customized tips and tutorials into your inbox to help you shoot videos that look great and tell compelling stories. Videos that engage, entertain, and enlighten. Videos that people don't just watch - they feel and remember.
You'll also get each new article I post (mostly weekly, and you can unsubscribe anytime). If you want to dive right into the archives for even more tips on shooting, storytelling, editing and more, you can find all kinds of free resources here.
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You'll get a lot of great tips & tricks in your in-box soon. Why not preview our new video course right now, while you're waiting? You can watch the first lesson absolutely free. No credit card required.
