Running a Video & Photography Business
An 8-part course with Greg Chicvoyage
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Hi! I was born in South Africa but as a child my family relocated to Canada and lived most of adult life in beautiful British Columbia. I remember getting a VHS camcorder and would make and direct my own home videos with my sisters. I attended Simon... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 10 min
- Lessons 8
- Attachments 15
- Exercises 24
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40 CQ
8 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEVideography lesson 1Free3 CQ
In this brief lesson, learn tips for what to include on your business card to promote your video biz, where to crowdsource a designer, and more.
with Greg ChicvoyageIn this brief lesson, learn tips for what to include on your business card to promote your video biz, where to crowdsource a designer, and more.
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10 minVideography lesson 26 CQ
Do you need a website for your video business? Get tips for hiring a professional web development team, and take a tour of a working example.
with Greg ChicvoyageDo you need a website for your video business? Get tips for hiring a professional web development team, and take a tour of a working example.
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17 minVideography lesson 39 CQ
If you're just starting out with your video business and still learning video skills, find out where to find resources for video and photography online.
with Greg ChicvoyageIf you're just starting out with your video business and still learning video skills, find out where to find resources for video and photography online.
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14 minMarketing lesson 48 CQ
If you have a video business website with a portfolio that displays your work, take a brief look at how to use social media for business marketing.
with Greg ChicvoyageIf you have a video business website with a portfolio that displays your work, take a brief look at how to use social media for business marketing.
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4 minMarketing lesson 53 CQ
Joining networking groups is a great way to market your video business offline. In this quick lesson, discover tips for generating business leads.
with Greg ChicvoyageJoining networking groups is a great way to market your video business offline. In this quick lesson, discover tips for generating business leads.
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6 minPhotography lesson 64 CQ
Knowing how to set prices for your photography and video services can be confusing. Get tips on creating packages, and questions to ask before giving a quote.
with Greg ChicvoyageKnowing how to set prices for your photography and video services can be confusing. Get tips on creating packages, and questions to ask before giving a quote.
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7 minVideography lesson 74 CQ
Learn how to invoice clients for business videos, and get paid before releasing them. Also, get tips for showcasing them on your website's portfolio page.
with Greg ChicvoyageLearn how to invoice clients for business videos, and get paid before releasing them. Also, get tips for showcasing them on your website's portfolio page.
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4 minVideography lesson 83 CQ
When shooting video as a business, preparation is key for happy customers. Learn tips to ensure you have the equipment you need, and get the shots you want.
with Greg ChicvoyageWhen shooting video as a business, preparation is key for happy customers. Learn tips to ensure you have the equipment you need, and get the shots you want.
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728 min7-part Video Editing course19 CQ
Before you fire up your GoPro Hero4, review a few crucial steps you should take to ensure a smooth setup. Covered are tips for syncing to the GoPro smartphone app, using the mounts, and more!
with Greg ChicvoyageBefore you fire up your GoPro Hero4, review a few crucial steps you should take to ensure a smooth setup. Covered are tips for syncing to the GoPro smartphone app, using the mounts, and more!
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15146 min15-part Videography course81 CQ
Learn how to fly the the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and film great aerial videos and photos! This course covers safety guidelines, flight drills, and tips for filming and editing quality video.
with Greg ChicvoyageLearn how to fly the the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and film great aerial videos and photos! This course covers safety guidelines, flight drills, and tips for filming and editing quality video.
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20187 min20-part Video Editing course105 CQ
What does filmmaking entail? This comprehensive course by director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist Tom Antos offers hope and detailed guidelines for independent filmmakers on tight budget. You’ll learn videography basics like the rule of thirds and depth of field, what type of lighting to use and when, and how to make a DIY dolly or car mount for filming. You won’t even need elaborate costumes or backgrounds because you’ll learn how to shoot with blue and green screens.
with Tom AntosWhat does filmmaking entail? This comprehensive course by director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist Tom Antos offers hope and detailed guidelines for independent filmmakers on tight budget. You’ll learn videography basics like the rule of thirds and depth of field, what type of lighting to use and when, and how to make a DIY dolly or car mount for filming. You won’t even need elaborate costumes or backgrounds because you’ll learn how to shoot with blue and green screens.
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15146 min15-part Videography course81 CQ
Learn how to fly the the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and film great aerial videos and photos! This course covers safety guidelines, flight drills, and tips for filming and editing quality video.
with Greg ChicvoyageLearn how to fly the the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and film great aerial videos and photos! This course covers safety guidelines, flight drills, and tips for filming and editing quality video.
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728 min7-part Videography course18 CQ
In this course, explore the essentials of DSLR videography to get going as a filmmaker. Learn how to choose the right camera, use quality external audio equipment, extend your battery life, and more!
with Dulabic StudioIn this course, explore the essentials of DSLR videography to get going as a filmmaker. Learn how to choose the right camera, use quality external audio equipment, extend your battery life, and more!
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31160 min31-part Videography course95 CQ
This cinematography course for beginners covers how to shoot beautiful videos with any camera! Learn to feel confident shooting, whether you're working on a documentary, narrative, or a wedding video.
with Video School OnlineThis cinematography course for beginners covers how to shoot beautiful videos with any camera! Learn to feel confident shooting, whether you're working on a documentary, narrative, or a wedding video.
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1056 min10-part Videography course33 CQ
Improve your visual storytelling skills with this introductory digital cinematography course. Learn about camera angles, focus, depth of field, color grading, filmmaking terms that pros use, and more!
with Dion SchuddeboomImprove your visual storytelling skills with this introductory digital cinematography course. Learn about camera angles, focus, depth of field, color grading, filmmaking terms that pros use, and more!
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13231 min13-part Light & Exposure course121 CQ
In this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
with Ken at EasyDSLRIn this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
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1279 min12-part Night Photography course46 CQ
Famous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFamous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
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10101 min10-part Photography course58 CQ
Learn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
with Meira GottliebLearn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
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351 min3-part Photography course27 CQ
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
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17130 min17-part Photography course72 CQ
Excited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.
with Video School OnlineExcited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.