3 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Learn to create professional video from your phone—your shortcut through endless tutorials & conflicting advice.
This course is popular
6 people enrolled last week.
3 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Learn to create professional video from your phone—your shortcut through endless tutorials & conflicting advice.
This course is popular
6 people enrolled last week.
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Course overview
In this live cohort, you’ll skip the wading through YT tutorials and conflicting advice to get real-time, practical guidance on creating high-quality video content from your phone. You’ll be able to ask questions, get direct feedback, and walk away with the skills to shoot, edit, and share content that actually works—without relying on expensive gear or hiring someone else to do it for you.
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Professionals that want to create high-quality video content that enhances credibility & grows their audience.
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Those who are overwhelmed by video production and unsure where to start or what equipment to use.
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For anyone eager to learn—business owners, entrepreneurs, content creators, marketers, sales professionals, and hobbyists.
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Those who are NOT looking for only viral social media trends or entertainment-focused content.
Visual Storytelling 101
You’ll learn why certain elements in photos and videos stand out and how to use this knowledge to enhance your own content. We’ll examine how lighting, camera positioning, and framing can impact the story you’re telling.
Camera Setup 101
Learn to frame your footage with the right angles, lighting, and sound to keep the focus on your message. You don’t need expensive gear—you have a fantastic camera in your pocket. What matters is knowing how to use it to create visuals that enhance, not distract.
Locations 101
Not all locations are created equal. I’ll teach you what to look for, what to avoid, and why it matters—plus, you’ll get feedback on the spots you plan to shoot in so you can enhance production value and reinforce your brand.
Video Narrative 101
Creating engaging video content isn’t just about looking good on camera—it’s about telling a story that resonates. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft videos that capture attention, build credibility, and leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Video Editing 101
We’ll walk through common editing platforms while I teach you the essentials to transform your raw footage into polished, professional content.
Interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
1 in-depth lesson
Direct access to instructor
Projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Video Production 101 for Business & Personal Branding
Amanda Glaeser is a creative director and video producer with 20 years of experience helping brands—from tech startups to Fortune 500s—create impactful content. A self-proclaimed “I can talk to a brick wall” type, Amanda specializes in coaching people to feel confident on camera, refining messaging, and making video production way less intimidating (and way more effective). Whether she’s leading workshops, consulting on brand strategy, or making sure you don’t have lipstick on your teeth, Amanda is passionate about creating content people actually want to watch.
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4-6 hours per week
February 17 & February 19
7pm - 9pm CST
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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