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Cooking Creators Professional Full Curriculum

SOFT LAUNCHING NOW!

Everything you need to learn to plan, shoot, edit, post, and earn income with cooking videos using a camera and computer.

Video lessons with a time after them are live on the course to watch NOW!

All topics listed in black will be available at the time of launch. Topics that are crossed out will be produced after launch. If there is a topic you would like to see covered, shoot me an e-mail!

THE EQUIPMENT

  1. Introduction to the Equipment - 01:02
  2. Choosing a Camera - 19:49
  3. Camera Lens Anatomy - 10:20
  4. The Best Lenses for Cooking Videos - 06:36
  5. Lens Filters - 03:52
  6. Camera Support (Tripods, Sliders, and Overhead Rigs) - 14:02
  7. The Best Microphones for Cooking Videos - 04:30
  8. Everything to Know About Lights - 12:02
  9. Which Lights to Buy - 07:04
  10. External Monitors - 09:42
  11. Memory Cards - 09:02
  12. Other Camera Accessories to Consider - 08:43
  13. What Specs to Look For When Buying a Computer - 08:14
  14. Kitchen Studio Equipment - 09:04

THE TECHNICAL

  1. Introduction to The Technical - 04:26
  2. Resolution & Aspect Ratios - 03:19
  3. Frame Rates - 05:12
  4. Exposure - Shutter, Aperture, ISO - 14:22
  5.  White Balance - 05:44
  6. Codec and Bit Rates and Color - 07:30
  7. Flat Picture Profiles and Log Shooting - 03:17
  8. Manual and Auto Focus Modes - 07:07
  9. Homework - Exposure/ Focus Practice 
  10. BONUS - Sony ZV1 Camera Overview and Setting - 21:11
  11. BONUS - Sony ZVE10 Camera Overview and Settings
  12. BONUS -Sony ZVE10 II, ZVE1, & A6700 Camera Overview and Settings
  13. BONDS -Sony FX30 Camera Overview and Settings 
  14. BONUS - Breakdown on Gear Used to Film this Course Content
  15. BONUS - How to shoot Auto "Easy Mode" for Cameras
  16. BONUD - How to Avoid Camera Overheating

Free Downloads:
- Frame Rates - 30, 60, and 120 Frames Per Second (FPS) Examples

PRE PRODUCTION - COMING THIS MONTH

  1. Introduction to Pre Production
  2. Overview of Three Styles of Cooking Videos
  3. Brainstorming Video Concepts
  4. Scripting and Storytelling
  5. Understanding Shoot-To-Edit
  6. Creating a Shot List (Shot Sequences)
  7. Composition
  8. Camera Angles 
  9. Planning, Scheduling, Shopping and Preparing for the Shoot
  10. Light Kit Setup and Placement 
  11. Camera Setup and Placement
  12. Microphone Placement and Recording Audio
  13. Full Kitchen Studio Setup
  14. Homework - Audio Test
  15. Homework - Lighting Test 
  16. Homework - Set up Studio Kitchen and Practice
  17. BONUS - Home Studio Kitchen Tour
  18. BONUS - Gear Storage, Charging, and Preparation Workflow

Free Downloads:
- Pre Production Checklist
- Shot List Template
- Script Template
- Combined Script & Shot List Template

PRODUCTION - COMING THIS MONTH

  1. Introduction to Production
  2. Camera Setup
  3. Preparing and Filming Ingredients 
  4. Filming Cooking
  5. Plating the Finished Dish, Food Porn, and Bite Shot
  6. On-Camera Talking
  7. Filming Overhead
  8. Homework - Create Shot List
  9. Homework (Easy) - Make & Film Lemonade 
  10. Homework (Intermediate) - Make & Film Instant Ramen 
  11. Homework (Advanced) - Make & Film Your Favorite Recipe
  12. BONUS - Food Styling, Plating, and Thumbnail Photography
  13. BONUS - Full BTS of filming a cooking video, from start to finish
  14. BONUS - Filming Horizontally and Vertically Simultaneously
  15. BONUS - Filming Mistakes Beginners Make

Multi-Cam Filming - COMING 2025

  1. Introduction to Multi-Cam Production
  2. Camera Setup (Storage, Apps, Battery, Audio Check)
  3. Preparing and Filming Ingredients 
  4. Filming Cooking (Avoid overexposed footage)
  5. Plating the Finished Dish, Food Porn, and Bite Shot
  6. On-Camera Talking
  7. BONUS - Full BTS of Filming a Cooking Video, from Start to Finish

Free Downloads:
- Production Checklist
- Raw Footage Sample

POST-PRODUCTION - COMING OCTOBER

Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  1. Introduction to Post-Production
  2. Editing Workflow Overview
  3. Hard Drives and Storage
  4. Transferring Files From Cards To Computer 
  5. Adobe Premiere Pro Overview
  6. Import and Rough Cut Video Footage
  7. Write, Record, and Edit Voice-Overs
  8. Sequence B-Roll to Voice-Overs
  9. Adding Music and Adjusting Audio Levels
  10. Adding Titles
  11. Color Correction and Grading
  12. Export Final Video
  13. BONUS - Full BTS of Editing a Cooking Video with Adobe Premiere Pro, from Start to Finish

Adobe Premiere Pro Multi-Cam Editing - COMING 2025

  1. Project File Organization and Set Up
  2. Create a Project with Adobe Premiere Pro
  3. Import and Syncing Cameras
  4. Rough Cut Video Footage
  5. Write, Record, and Edit Voice-Overs
  6. Sequence B-Roll to Voice-Overs
  7. Adding Music and Adjusting Audio Levels
  8. Adding Titles
  9. Color Correction and Grading
  10. Export Final Video
  11. BONUS - Full BTS of Multi-Cam Editing a Cooking Video with Adobe Premiere Pro, from Start to Finish 

BONUS - YouTube Thumbnail Design and Editing

Downloads:
- Adobe Premiere Pro Keyboard Shortcuts

Editing with CapCut (Coming in 2025)

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY - COMING THIS MONTH

  1. Introduction to Amplification
  2. Creating a YouTube Channel
  3. Posting to YouTube
  4. Understanding the YouTube Algorithm
  5. YouTube Keyword and Recipe Research
  6. Understanding YouTube Analytics 
  7. Creating an Instagram Account
  8. Posting to Instagram
  9. Creating a TikTok Account
  10. Posting to TikTok
  11. Creating a Facebook Page
  12. Posting on Facebook
  13. How to Get More Views with Long Form Videos
  14. Short Form Vertical Video Formula (to Increase Views)
  15. BONUS - 8 Ways to Repurpose Long Form into Short Form
  16. BONUS - How to Create a Link in Bio
  17. BONUS - How to Create a Media Kit

MONETIZATION - COMING THIS MONTH

  1. Introduction to Monetization
  2. How Much to Charge
  3. Getting on a Brand’s Radar and Pitching to Brands
  4. Navigating and Negotiating Brand Deals
  5. User Generated Content (UGC) Creation
  6. Affiliate Marketing
  7. Monetizing Recipes
  8. BONUS - Ask a Lawyer

Free Downloads:
- Influencer Contract Template
- Invoice Template

THE BUSINESS - COMING FEB 2025

  1. When and How to Go Full-Time
  2. Business Entities (Sole Proprietor, LLC, or S Corp)
  3. Business Bank Account and Bookkeeping
  4. Business Write-Offs and Tax Deductions
  5. How I Pay Myself, Contractors, and Employees
  6. Taxes
  7. Medical and Dental Insurance
  8. Business Insurance
  9. When to find a Manager

Downloads:
- Full-Time Budget Calculator 

THE FREELANCER  - COMING FEB 2025

  1. Freelancing Introduction

Pre Production: 

  1. Getting Clients
  2. Pricing and Budget Negotiation 
  3. Communication and Expectations
  4. Scripting and Shot List
  5. Production Scheduling
  6. Gear Prep and Packing 

Production:

  1. Day of Production Setup
  2. Client Recipe Shoot Job Shadow

Post Production:

  1. Importing and Organizing Footage
  2. Multi-Cam Video and Audio Sync
  3. Editing Voice to Script
  4. Adding B-Roll to Voice-Over
  5. Music, Voice, and Cooking Audio Sound Mixing
  6. Color Grading
  7. Exporting
  8. Video Draft Delivery and Revisions
  9. Invoicing 

Downloads:
- Client Contract Template
- Invoice Template

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