Film and Produce a Black Background Video

Step by Step Guide on Creating Black Background Videos

Are you an Independent Video Creator, Youtuber, Online Business Owner, Teacher, Video Blogger or simply like to produce online videos for fun? Well, sometimes filming in a natural environment like your living room or bedroom can be a bit distracting for the viewer.

This is why many professional video productions use a backdrop for their videos, and in this course you will learn how to film and produce a video with a 100% black background.

Benefits for You

• Make your Video look more Professional
• Create a Focused and Serious Look
• Get your Message across without a Distracting Background

Examples of Use Cases

• Product Reviews
• Demonstration Videos
• Show How to Assemble a Product
• Show How to Use a Product
• Instructional and Teaching Videos
• Video Blogs and Discussions
• Advertisements

Course Overview
This course is divided into 3 separate sections. The first section covers The Foundations, with real world examples, practical use cases and even a short little story. I will also give you my advice on how you can get the most out of this course.

The second section covers the practical stages, which basically is the meat of the course. This is where you will learn the step by step process for creating your black background videos.

The third section is a bonus section where I give some extra advice from my practical experience, as well as describe my own personal setup for black background video production.

You will finish the course by completing a course project, which will be to create your own black background video.

What is in this Course?

• 6 years of video production experience condensed into a ~ 1 hour video course
• Step by step instructions for creating your own black background videos
• A dynamic and personal style of teaching
• Mixed formats to create more interest for you

What are the requirements?

• You should have at least some experience of video production
• You will need a positive mindset, and a willingness to learn
• I also suggest that you prepare yourself with a notepad + a good cup of coffee! =)

What am I going to get from this course?

• Over 21 lectures and 48 mins of content!
• Film and Produce a Black Background Video
• Create Professional Looking Videos without a Distracting Background

What is the target audience?

• Online Teachers
• Youtubers
• Business Owners
• Video Bloggers
• Independent Video Creators

Curriculum
Section 1: The Foundations
Lecture 1 Welcome to the Course 02:54
The Benefits for You, Introduction of the Course and Instructor + Course Overview.
Lecture 2 Let's start with a Story 02:12
Storytelling to Paint a Picture of the Benefits of filming Video on a Black Background.
Lecture 3 What is a Black Background Video? 01:53
An introduction and explanation of the subject of the course. What exactly do I mean with a Black Background Video?
Lecture 4 Practical Use Cases 01:56
Examples of Practical use cases of a Black Background Video.

Lecture 5 Example - Bad Video Backgrounds 02:05
A few practical video examples of video backgrounds that are bad. And a short explanation on why they are bad.
Lecture 6 Example - Professional Black Background 01:21
A practical example of a black background video, so you can see how well it works in creating a clear focus and professional and serious look.

Lecture 7 Get the Most out of this Course 02:01
How to get the most out of this course. I want you to improve your knowledge, skills and be inspired and motivated! =)

Section 2: The Practical Section
Lecture 8 Room 01:53
What to consider when choosing what room to film your black background video in.

Lecture 9 Backdrop 03:33
There are several different choices of black backdrops that you can use. In this lesson we will discuss a couple of examples. What to consider when choosing what room to film your black background video in.
Lecture 10 Lighting 04:38
Lighting is the single most important aspect in video production, and for this specific kind of black background video it is crucial.
Lecture 11 Distance 03:56
You need some distance from the background to make it easier to avoid light getting onto the backdrop which is necessary to get a full clean black background in your video.
Lecture 12 Framing 02:25
Framing your subject in the video is important to make it easier in editing, as you can add text and graphics to the side of your subject on screen.

Lecture 13 Clothing 01:50
You might be surprised that your choice of clothing can have a huge impact on the end result of your black background video. Both from the technical side, as well as viewer impression of your video.

Lecture 14 Camera Settings 03:04
You can film a black background video on several different kinds of cameras, even your phone. This video explains the most important camera settings you need to get right.
Lecture 15 Editing 02:38
This is the last stage, where you will make sure the background gets completely black, and you add all other elements, like text and graphics into the video.
Lecture 16 Step by Step Summary 03:46
A step by step summary on each practical action item to create a black background video.
Lecture 17 Discussion Time 01:12
Now that you have gone through The Practical Section, I want to hear from you. Let’s start some great discussions! =)
Section 3: The Bonus Section
Lecture 18 Mike's Bonus Tips 01:04
Bonus tips from my practical experience, what I found working great, and mistakes I made that you can avoid.

Lecture 19 Mike's Practical Setup 01:55
A video showing my personal setup and workflow when filming a black background video.
Lecture 20 Course Project 01:09
This is your Final Course Project where you will apply the knowledge and insights you just learned. I will give you detailed instructions on exactly how to finish your project.
Lecture 21 Bonus Video 01:10
I want to congratulate you for taking the full course! You are definitely an achiever who finishes what you start! =)







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