Practices: Video Creation Skills

Create a one-minute video on a topic of your choice. Focus on clear storytelling with a beginning, middle, and end. Use concise visuals and audio to keep it engaging. Publish it and get feedback from your audience.

Create a short video with no dialogue or captions. Use visuals, body language, and sound effects to communicate your story. This will sharpen your ability to convey emotions and ideas visually.

Create a video using only three different camera angles. Use a wide shot, medium shot, and close-up to tell your story. Experiment with framing and transitions to make it visually dynamic.

Create a short video focusing on lighting. Use natural light, desk lamps, or LED lights to achieve different effects (e.g., dramatic shadows or soft highlights). Test how lighting impacts the mood of your video.

Record a simple video and edit it using a tool like Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie, or CapCut. Add transitions, text overlays, and music. Practice cutting out unnecessary parts to improve pacing.

Write a short script and record a voiceover. Pair it with relevant visuals to create an explainer video. Focus on clear pronunciation, proper pacing, and tone that matches the video’s purpose.

Film a simple scene and supplement it with B-roll footage (e.g., close-ups, background shots, or actions). Use B-roll to enhance the context, mood, or pacing of the video.

Create a high-quality video entirely with your smartphone. Use built-in editing apps or tools like InShot to add effects, transitions, and music. Prove that professional results can come from mobile devices.

Create a video and focus on sound design. Add background music, sound effects, and ambient noise to make the video more immersive. Experiment with volume levels and timing for impact.

Create a time-lapse video of an activity (e.g., cooking, drawing, or a sunrise). Use a tripod for stability and edit the footage to speed up the action. This will teach you about pacing and visual storytelling.

Use a green screen or solid background to create a video. Replace the background with something creative during editing. This will help you understand keying and compositing techniques.

Design a vertical video under 15 seconds for platforms like Instagram Reels or TikTok. Focus on eye-catching visuals, text overlays, and quick pacing to grab attention within the first three seconds.