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Elevate your talking head videos with proven techniques from an experienced instructor. Learn how to achieve professional-looking results using any DSLR, camera, iPhone, smartphone, or even a webcam—all without overspending.
This video production course provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your own DIY lighting rig for less than $47. You’ll also discover how to harness natural sunlight to dramatically improve your video quality—for free!
What This Course Covers (and What It Doesn’t):
This course is NOT a deep dive into video recording, DSLR camera setup, or professional lighting techniques. Instead, it’s tailored to deliver practical, time-saving solutions that help you achieve fantastic video quality quickly and on a budget.
With years of hands-on experience, I’ll guide you to become a DIY lighting expert. You’ll gain the skills to make any camera—whether a DSLR, smartphone, or webcam—produce outstanding results. The right lighting is a game-changer, and you don’t need to be a tech wizard to make it work for you.
In the course you will learn:
- Proven techniques to make your videos look amazing
- How to get professional results with any camera—even smartphones and webcams
- Step-by-step instructions to build a DIY lighting kit for under $47
- Simple ways to use sunlight to enhance your videos—for free
- How to select the perfect backdrop for your talking head videos
- The essential rules for framing videos like a pro
Why Take This Course?
This video production course is designed to empower you with practical, actionable insights. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to create professional-looking videos with minimal effort, even if you’re working on a tight budget or don’t have prior experience.
The future is yours to create. Explore our courses and design your success story.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this video production course, you will have learned lighting and video production on a budget.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Start learning today and transform your skills in lighting and training video production without breaking the bank!
About the Instructor:
Rob Mayzes
- Proven Expertise: Professional audio author and journalist specializing in audio for video
- Educational Credentials: First Class BSc Degree in Audio Production from the University of Kent
- Extensive Experience: Over 11 years of home studio recording, including building a professional studio
- Hands-On Knowledge: Worked as a sound technician, musician, and lighting designer in diverse settings, including recording studios, live venues, and film sets
Rob’s experience includes collaborating with boom operators and sound recordists on blockbuster films (Pirates of the Caribbean, World War Z) and hit TV shows (Extras, Gavin & Stacey). He has learned directly from some of Hollywood’s most respected sound professionals.
Now based in London, Rob teaches and freelances from his home studio. He is also an Avid Certified Pro Tools 11 User, bringing deep technical expertise to his instruction.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Are You Up For The Challenge? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Frequently Asked Questions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Attributions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Talking Head Videos And Framing | |||
| Understand Talking Head Videos | 00:00:00 | ||
| Perfect Framing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Full Torso Framing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - The Performance & The Backdrop | |||
| Master The Performance | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choose The Backdrop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Lighting Basics | |||
| Why Lighting Is So Important | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shadows | 00:00:00 | ||
| Diffusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Lighting Techniques | |||
| The Ultimate Technique For Lighting Talking Head Videos | 00:00:00 | ||
| Technique Breakdown And Light Positioning | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sunlight Back Light Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completely Free Lighting Technique (Harness The Power Of The Sun) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Supplemental Resource - Lighting Plan Template | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - How To Build Your $47 Lighting Rig | |||
| Source These Parts | 00:00:00 | ||
| LED Bulbs As An Alternative | 00:00:00 | ||
| Get Free Diffusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Set Up Your Rig | 00:00:00 | ||
| Upgrade Your Rig To Pefection | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Demonstrations & Examples | |||
| Video Examples & Camera Demonstrations | 00:00:00 | ||
| A Wide Angle Look At My Latest Lighting Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Buy Or Find The Parts You Need, And Assemble Your DIY Lighting Rig! | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Final Checks & Conclusion | |||
| Get The White Balance Right | 00:00:00 | ||
| Course Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Record A Talking Head Video, Upload It To YouTube And Share | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Elevate your talking head videos with proven techniques from an experienced instructor. Learn how to achieve professional-looking results using any DSLR, camera, iPhone, smartphone, or even a webcam—all without overspending.
This video production course provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your own DIY lighting rig for less than $47. You’ll also discover how to harness natural sunlight to dramatically improve your video quality—for free!
What This Course Covers (and What It Doesn’t):
This course is NOT a deep dive into video recording, DSLR camera setup, or professional lighting techniques. Instead, it’s tailored to deliver practical, time-saving solutions that help you achieve fantastic video quality quickly and on a budget.
With years of hands-on experience, I’ll guide you to become a DIY lighting expert. You’ll gain the skills to make any camera—whether a DSLR, smartphone, or webcam—produce outstanding results. The right lighting is a game-changer, and you don’t need to be a tech wizard to make it work for you.
In the course you will learn:
- Proven techniques to make your videos look amazing
- How to get professional results with any camera—even smartphones and webcams
- Step-by-step instructions to build a DIY lighting kit for under $47
- Simple ways to use sunlight to enhance your videos—for free
- How to select the perfect backdrop for your talking head videos
- The essential rules for framing videos like a pro
Why Take This Course?
This video production course is designed to empower you with practical, actionable insights. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to create professional-looking videos with minimal effort, even if you’re working on a tight budget or don’t have prior experience.
The future is yours to create. Explore our courses and design your success story.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this video production course, you will have learned lighting and video production on a budget.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Start learning today and transform your skills in lighting and training video production without breaking the bank!
About the Instructor:
Rob Mayzes
- Proven Expertise: Professional audio author and journalist specializing in audio for video
- Educational Credentials: First Class BSc Degree in Audio Production from the University of Kent
- Extensive Experience: Over 11 years of home studio recording, including building a professional studio
- Hands-On Knowledge: Worked as a sound technician, musician, and lighting designer in diverse settings, including recording studios, live venues, and film sets
Rob’s experience includes collaborating with boom operators and sound recordists on blockbuster films (Pirates of the Caribbean, World War Z) and hit TV shows (Extras, Gavin & Stacey). He has learned directly from some of Hollywood’s most respected sound professionals.
Now based in London, Rob teaches and freelances from his home studio. He is also an Avid Certified Pro Tools 11 User, bringing deep technical expertise to his instruction.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Are You Up For The Challenge? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Frequently Asked Questions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Attributions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Talking Head Videos And Framing | |||
| Understand Talking Head Videos | 00:00:00 | ||
| Perfect Framing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Full Torso Framing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - The Performance & The Backdrop | |||
| Master The Performance | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choose The Backdrop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Lighting Basics | |||
| Why Lighting Is So Important | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shadows | 00:00:00 | ||
| Diffusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Lighting Techniques | |||
| The Ultimate Technique For Lighting Talking Head Videos | 00:00:00 | ||
| Technique Breakdown And Light Positioning | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sunlight Back Light Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completely Free Lighting Technique (Harness The Power Of The Sun) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Supplemental Resource - Lighting Plan Template | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - How To Build Your $47 Lighting Rig | |||
| Source These Parts | 00:00:00 | ||
| LED Bulbs As An Alternative | 00:00:00 | ||
| Get Free Diffusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Set Up Your Rig | 00:00:00 | ||
| Upgrade Your Rig To Pefection | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Demonstrations & Examples | |||
| Video Examples & Camera Demonstrations | 00:00:00 | ||
| A Wide Angle Look At My Latest Lighting Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Buy Or Find The Parts You Need, And Assemble Your DIY Lighting Rig! | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Final Checks & Conclusion | |||
| Get The White Balance Right | 00:00:00 | ||
| Course Summary | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Activity] Record A Talking Head Video, Upload It To YouTube And Share | 00:00:00 | ||
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