What You Need to Take the Video Fundamentals Course

Intro

• You don't need expensive gear — the camera you already have is enough
• Don't buy anything new before starting; the course teaches you what actually matters first

Camera

• Any camera that records video: smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless
• You can complete this course with a smartphone

Memory & storage

• A memory card with room for video — video files are much bigger than photos
• Charged batteries (video drains them faster than photos)
• A place to store footage: computer and/or external drive
• Week 3 covers all of this in depth

Headphones or earbuds

• For monitoring audio while shooting and editing — any pair works

Editing setup

• A device to edit on: computer preferred, but tablet or phone works
• Free software covered in the course: DaVinci Resolve (computer), CapCut (phone/tablet)
• No paid software required

Optional but recommended

• Tripod, or anything stable to set the camera on
• External microphone — helpful later in the course, not required to start (we begin with the built-in mic)

Beyond gear

• Time: about one lesson plus practice shooting each week
• A willing subject: a family member or friend to film for interviews and sequences

Close

• That's the whole list — if you have a camera and a way to edit, you're ready
• See you in Week 1