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Learn about the practical side of video journalism. In these courses, you will learn about equipment, budgeting projects, time management and organizational skills necessary to become a successful video journalist. Michael Rosenblum has decades of worldwide teaching experience and will show you vital video journalist know-how to capture and tell a great story. Here, he has taken his knowledge and put it into these video tutorials that will teach you what you need to know about video journalism.
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Practical Tips for VJs
In this lesson you will find practical tips for video journalists including: equipment, organizational skills, how-to handle your money, and how-to budget your projects. More »
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In this lesson, we're going to take a look at how a VJ handles their own equipme...
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In this lesson we look at being organized and efficient with money.
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In this lesson we'll talk about how to make the most of your shoot.
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Michael's Screenworld
In this course, Michael takes you through the new opportunities for video in a world where all your information is presented on screens. More »
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Michael introduces you to new opportunities in video.
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With the increasing advances in technology video will become as cheap and common...
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Michael explains how Gresham's Law can be applied to the advances in video.
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Michael gives tips on how to find clients looking exactly for the videos you kno...
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Where the Money is in the Video Industry
Want to make money with your videos? Michael Rosenblum teaches you how with a cheap camera and a laptop. This course will cover: how to create promotional videos for small business... More »
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Michael introduces you to new opportunities opening up in the world of video pro...
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Michael gives the pros and cons of shooting in conflict zones.
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The Web offers video journalists more opportunities to report anywhere in the wo...
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Newspapers are undergoing a conversion from print to online.
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Climbing the video production ladder.
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Michael takes a new approach to making wedding videos for the 21st Century.
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Schools are a natural place to start selling videos.
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Michael encourages making commercials for local businesses to air on cable.
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Michael explores the numerous possibilities of new clients through the Web.
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Storytelling
Video Storytelling Basics
Michael Rosenblum presents a comprehensive course on video journalism storytelling for the beginner. This course will teach you how to find a compelling story, shoot it with great ... More »
Video Storytelling Intermediate
This Video Storytelling course builds on the basics that Michael Rosenblum establishes in "Video Journalism Storytelling 1". This course covers: how to be a better reporter, how to... More »
Storytelling II
In this course you will learn the essentials of good video production storytelling. More »
Shooting
Basic Camera
Learn how to use the basic and automatic controls on your consumer and prosumer camcorders to achieve great results in this Basic Course. In this course you will learn: introducti... More »
Lighting Setups
Learn how to light your video properly using multiple set-ups. More »
Tripods & Monopods
This couses will cover how to use tripods and monopods to get the best results for your video shoot. More »
Camera - Intermediate
Now that you know the basic functions of a Video Camera, let's move into the pro stuff. In this course, you will learn about: exposure, iris, shutter speed, neutral density fi... More »
Lighting Basics
This course teaches the basics of how to control lighting and what lighting situations to look for as you shoot your pieces. More »
Audio Overview
Learn everything about using microphones during your shoot in this intermediate audio course. This course covers: audio levels, shotgun microphones, lavalier microphones, pick... More »
Shot Composition
One of the most important elements in filmmaking and photography is composition, or how the image is composed in the frame. In this course, we're going to look at four major areas ... More »
Editing
Final Cut Pro X Basics
Learn the basics of Final Cut Pro X, the exciting new video editing software program from Apple. Learn to put your video together with easy-to use effects, titles, clip organizatio... More »
Final Cut Pro X Intermediate Editing
In this Final Cut Pro course we will delve deeper into more advanced video editing techniques. In these video editing tutorials we will teach you how to analyze your footage,... More »
Final Cut Pro X Advanced
In this course we will go in depth on some advanced video editing techniques using Final Cut Pro X. These Final Cut Pro tutorials will teach a variety of tools and tech... More »
Final Cut Pro 6 - Basics
Learn all the basics of Final Cut Pro and Express in one simple course. In this course you will learn: the tools you'll need to load footage into your computer, how-to setting up ... More »
Final Cut Pro 6 - Editing Intermediate
Expand on the skill set you've learned in “Final Cut Editing – Basics” and learn some great tools to fine tune your videos and make them as professional as possib... More »
Final Cut Pro 6 - Advanced Editing
Enhance your basic editing skills by learning the advanced editing techniques of Final Cut Pro and Express. In this course you will learn to create a 'freeze frame,' use the ... More »
Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X Level 1
Learn everything you need to know about Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X. Motion 5 is an easy-to-use motion graphic tool that helps you create eye-catching transitions, effects a... More »
Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X Level 2
Delve deeper into learning more about the application Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X in this advanced tutorial. Motion 5 is an easy-to-use motion graphic tool that helps you c... More »
Motion 5 for Final Cut Pro X Level 3
This course will go over some of the more advanced features of Motion 5. More »
Grammar of Editing
Do you speak the language of the edit? This course is a lesson on the standard grammar of editing used by professionals, such as: pacing continuity, match cuts, jump cuts, transiti... More »
Editing Terms You Should Know
New to editing? Don't worry, this course will go over some of the main editing terms that are universally used. These lessons teach commonly used terms such as: timecode, capture, ... More »
How to Edit a Great Sizzle Reel
A sizzle reel is a short, typically two to three minute video that sells something: You, Your Work, Your Idea or Your Product. In this course we're going to look at what makes a gr... More »
Adobe Photoshop Settings for Video
Want to use Photoshop elements in your video? This course shows you the correct settings to use to create and export Adobe Photoshop-created graphics that are "video friendly." More »
Adobe After Effects Basics
This Adobe After Effects Course will teach you to create motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects. Get started working by learning the ins and outs of how... More »
Music Rights
This course goes over the tricky and sometimes confusing world of Music Rights. This lessions teaches what types of music you can use in your video projects and when you will need ... More »
Compressor 4 for FCP X
Compressor 4 makes it fast and easy to customize export settings for Final Cut Pro X. This tutorial teaches you the ins and out of this powerful encoding software for FCP X. More »
Editing Techniques and Tips
This course goes over some non software-specific editing tips and techniques that can give your video that professional 'edge'. More »
PC DVD Burning With Nero MIni-Course
In this course, learn how to burn a basic playable DVD using Nero 9 and Nero Vision on your PC. More »
Apple's iDVD Basics Mini-Course
This course will teach you: the easiest way to get your video on a DVD with a Mac computer using Apple iDVD, how to export your movie from Final Cut to use in the DVD program, and ... More »
Getting Started
Choosing Your Video Editing Software
There are lots of video editing software programs out there. Learn what to look for when deciding on which one to choose in this helpful tutorial. More »
Choosing A Computer Mini-Course
In this simple mini-course, we're going to let you know which things you need to keep in mind while trying to get a pc for video editing. More »
Choosing a Hard Drive
This training lesson looks at choosing the right external hard drive for your computer. More »
Firewire & USB Cables
An overview of the differences between Firewire and USB cables. In this course you will learn how to work with different types of Firewire and USB cables. More »
Tape vs Tapeless Consumer Mini-Course
Tape vs Tapeless. Analog vs Digital. Which is best? This course discusses the pros and cons of using both workflows. More »
Tape vs. Tapeless Professional Mini-Course
Francisco goes over the differences between tape and tapeless workflows with professional cameras and productions. The course willl go over both the advantages and disadvanta... More »
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