Video Production Fundamentals 3
Learn to plan, shoot, and edit more advanced video projects using multi-camera setups, more sophisticated lighting, and strong storytelling techniques.
In this four-week course, you'll deepen your understanding of camera technology, giving you the know-how to get the most out of any device. You’ll learn to control light with greater intention, using concepts like the inverse square law and lux measurements to create professional, visually compelling shots.
Through guided exercises, you'll explore multi-camera production, including camera placement, editing, and color matching, in order to prepare you for larger-scale projects or collaborative client work. You’ll also discover how to use pre-production and editing tools to craft videos with clear structure and emotional resonance.
Whether you're shooting a music video, interview, or narrative short, this course will help you work more efficiently and creatively. You'll gain confidence in making lighting decisions from scratch, planning shoot logistics, and editing with rhythm and precision. By experimenting with gear, formats, and software tools, you'll hone a production style that’s both effective and uniquely your own.
What you will learn:
| ✔ | Analyze camera features and choose recording settings for optimal image quality |
| ✔ | Light and expose scenes with purpose using measurement tools and lighting principles |
| ✔ | Film and edit multi-camera shoots, including color correction and syncing |
| ✔ | Tell stronger stories through planning, framing, and editing techniques used by professionals |
Prerequisite Skills:
- Completion of Video Production Fundamentals 1 and Video Production Fundamentals 2, or equivalent knowledge and/or experience
Ages
Teens: Grades 6-12
Adult Learners: 18+
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 | Expert guidance Receive direct, personalized feedback from a professional artist. |
 | Learn on your own schedule Explore meaningful instruction in about five hours a week, over four weeks. |
 | Collaborate Work with your instructor and peers through messaging or optional real-time weekly classes. |
 | Real growth Develop artistic skills and projects that are important to you in 30 days. |
- Computer or mobile device with Internet. Internet speed must be at least 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps upload. For students using a mobile device, download the Canvas mobile app and select “Interlochen Online” as your school.
- Camera (phone cameras are acceptable)
- Tripod
- Video editing software, such as iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro (be sure to check the software's system requirements to ensure your device is compatible)
- Optional: Video lights — here are two recommendations:
- Inexpensive light kit that's great for beginners who need somewhere to start.
- More robust light kit with a lot more functionality.
- Optional: External microphone, such as a shotgun or lavalier microphone
- Optional: Green screen
No, course sections are designed for their respective age groups, either for adults (students 18 and older) or young people (students under 18).
Yes, there are eight sessions of courses per year. View the academic calendar for more session dates.
Interlochen Online's Learning Experience
World-class. Inspiring. Flexible.
Questions? Speak with an Advisor.
Email: online@interlochen.org
Phone: 231.276.5990
You can also schedule an appointment.
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