Videography Courses and Certifications

Keep it Simple: Video for Photographers (Self-Paced)

Learn how to translate your photography skills into confident, creative video without complicated gear or technical overload.

• CourseHorse
• Self-Paced
• $24.00

School of Visual Arts

Camera Essentials

3 ratings

Move from stills to video: choose lenses, nail exposure and color, work with codecs, lighting and camera support, and edit in Adobe Premiere Pro.

• Kadenze
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Cinematography Masterclass: Videography + Cinematography

4310 ratings at Udemy

Cinematography Masterclass: Video Production, Video Lighting, Filmmaking on Any Camera. Improve Your Cinematography

• Udemy
• 3 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

School of Visual Arts

Working with Motion & Time

2 ratings

Think in motion: film interviews and b-roll, use camera and subject movement to create meaning, and manage focus, light, sound, and motion equipment.

• Kadenze
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Art of Video Storytelling

41 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

A practical guide to turning photography skills into compelling video stories through visual language, framing, shots, audio, interviews, location work, and editing.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Cinematography & Videography Guide: Shot & Expert Tips

Plan and shoot dynamic B-roll, apply the 180-degree rule and varied shot types, and use camera movement, shot lists, and in-camera transitions for cinematic sequences.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Coursera

TikTok Videography: Visual Techniques

Shoot better TikTok videos on a phone: mobile videography fundamentals, lighting, composition rules, and TikTok's native editing features, effects, and transitions.

• Coursera
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Videography: Documentary and Promo Editing

Shoot documentary-style promos: plan the story, run two-camera interview setups with lighting and audio, and capture beauty portraits, gimbal moves, focus pulls and cinematic B-roll.

• Coursera
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Art of Video Storytelling

Consider the ways humans are hardwired for storytelling and discover how to create films that appeal to your audience, using equipment you may already have.

• Craftsy
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ming Effect

Tips for Filming Great Video - Ming Effect

3 ratings

Practical tips for filming better video, from camera height and stability to clean audio, exposure, highlights, and focus.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Video Production Bootcamp: Videography, Cinematography+

11630 ratings at Udemy

Make better videos with the ultimate course on videography: video production, cinematography, editing + distribution.

• Udemy
• 9 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

photoshopCAFE

DJI RS4 Pro Gimbal Setup and Balance Tutorial - Raven Eye and Focus Pro

Comprehensive tutorial on setting up and balancing the DJI RS4 PRO Gimbal, including Raven Eye and Focus Pro integration. Covers mounting, calibration, app connectivity, and advanced features for optimal camera stabilization.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hugh Hou

Must-Know Canon R5C Firmware Update Tips & Tricks for VR180 Filmmakers

A tour of Canon R5 C firmware features that improve 3D 180 VR filming with the Dual Fisheye lens.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Justin Brown - Primal Video

Best Camera Settings for Dynamic and Sharp Video Recording

Master essential DSLR and mirrorless camera settings for creating sharp, professional-quality videos, from resolution and exposure settings to focus techniques and audio optimization.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ecamm Live

Marshall Creates - Finding the Perfect Shot with Ecamm

Build a more engaging talking-head shot with thoughtful background and lighting choices, starting with the space and equipment you already have.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video