Cooking Creators Smartphone + Amplification & Monetization

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

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THE EQUIPMENT

1. Introduction to the Equipment - 00:56
2. Considerations When Choosing a Phone - 06:30
3. Which Phone Support To Buy - 05:20
4. The Best Microphones for Cooking Videos - 08:18
5.  Which Lights to Buy - 13:39
6. Phone Lenses - 06:22
7. External Monitors - 06:19
8. Other Phone Accessories to Consider - 04:16
9. Kitchen Studio Equipment - 09:04

THE TECHNICAL

1. Introduction to the Technical - 04:26
2. Resolution & Aspect Ratios - 03:30
3. Frame Rates - 04:55
4. Exposure - Shutter, Aperture, & ISO - 08:02
5. White Balance - 05:48
6. Codec, Bit Rates, Color Depth, & Containers - 08:58
7. Smartphone Pro Video Apps Overview - 03:22
8. Beast Cam App - 16:14
9. Moment Pro Camera by Moment App - 10:51
10. Pro Take App - 09:48
11. Samsung SmartPhone Pro Video Mode - 08:59
12. Sony Xperia SmartPhone (Pro Video Mode)
13. Homework - Exposure Practice - 01:38

Free Downloads:
- Frame Rates - 24, 30, & 60 Frames Per Second (FPS) Examples

PRE PRODUCTION

1. Introduction to Pre Production - 01:37
2. Overview of Three Styles of Cooking Videos - 08:45
3. Composition - 07:50
4. Camera Angles - 07:00
5. Brainstorming and Creating a Content Calendar - 12:06
6. Understanding Shoot-To-Edit - 03:48
7. Scripting and Shot Planning - 08:15 
8. Creating a Shot List - 10:53
9. Planning Day of Production - 04:51
10. Light Kit Setup and Placement - 06:43
11. Tripod and Phone Setup - 09:59
12. Microphone Setup and Homework - 04:04
13. Homework - Create a Shot List - 02:02

Free Downloads:
- Shot List Template
- Pre Production Checklist 

PRODUCTION

1. Introduction to Production - 02:02
2. Camera Setup Checklist - 04:02
3. Preparing and Filming Ingredients - 16:19
4. Filming Cooking - 17:36
5. Plating the Finished Dish, Food Porn, & Bite Shot - 18:36
6. On-Camera Talking - 08:27
7. Filming Overhead - 06:45
8. Homework (Easy) - Film a Sandwich - 01:50
9. Homework (Intermediate) - Film Instant Ramen - 01:39
10. Homework (Advanced) - Film Your Favorite Recipe - 01:48
11. BONUS - Manually Selecting White Balance - 04:13
12. BONUS - Food Styling, Plating, and Thumbnail Photography
13. BONUS - Full BTS of filming a cooking video start to finish
14. BONUS - Filming Horizontally and Vertically Simultaneously

Free Downloads:
- Day of Production Checklist

POST PRODUCTION

1. Introduction to Post Production - 01:20
2. Smartphone Editing Apps - 03:00 
3. Editing on a Phone VS Computer - 07:51
4. Editing WorkFlow Overview - 08:56
5. Video File Organization on a Phone - 02:03
6. Transfer Video Files to the Computer - 04:48
7. Hard Drives & Storage - 08:51
8. Homework - Organize Footage
   

Smartphone Editing - CapCut

1. CapCut Overview - 21:03
2. Import and Rough Cut Video Footage - 17:48
3. Write Script with Open Loops - 06:43
4. Record & Edit Voice Over - 14:41
5. Sequence B-Roll to Voice-Overs - 20:05
6. Adjusting Audio Levels & Adding Music - 17:37
7. Exposure, Color, and Composition Correction - 07:24
8. Adding Titles, Transitions, & Animations - 07:50
9. Review, Export, & Review Again - 02:44
10. BONUS - YouTube Thumbnail Design and Editing
11. BONUS - Full BTS of Editing a Cooking Video with CapCut, from Start to Finish
12. BONUS - Vertical Video Editing Workflow
13. BONUS - Match Cut Transitions 
14. BONUS - Editing Mistakes Beginners Make

BONUS - Computer Editing - CapCut Desktop

1. CapCut Desktop Overview
2. Import and Rough Cut Video Footage
3. Write Script with Open Loops
4. Record & Edit Voice Over
5. Sequence B-Roll to Voice-Overs 
6. Adjusting Audio Levels & Adding Music 
7. Exposure, Color, and Composition Correction 
8. Adding Titles, Transitions, & Animations 
9. Review, Export, & Review Again 
10. BONUS - YouTube Thumbnail Design and Editing
11. BONUS - Full BTS of Editing a Cooking Video with CapCut, from Start to Finish
12. BONUS - Vertical Video Editing Workflow

BONUS - Computer Editing - Adobe Premiere Pro
BONUS - Computer Editing - DaVinci Resolve
BONUS - Computer Editing - FCPX

AMPLIFICATION

1. Introduction to Social Media Strategy - 01:38
2. Creating a YouTube Channel - 11:03
3. Posting to YouTube - 07:57
4. Creating an Instagram Account - 03:08
5. Posting to Instagram - 06:21
6. Creating a TikTok Account - 02:51
7. Posting to TikTok - 05:32 
8. Get More Views -The YouTube Algorithm - 18:44
9. YouTube Keyword and Recipe Research - 21:38
10. Understanding YouTube Analytics - 01:02:24 
11. Short Form Vertical Video Formula (to Increase Views) - 09:55
12. BONUS - 8 Ways to Repurpose Long Form into Short Form - 09:41
13. BONUS - How to Create a Link in Bio
14. BONUS - How to Create a Media Kit

MONETIZATION

1. Introduction to Monetization - 00:43
2. Affiliate Marketing - 07:47
3. Monetizing Recipes - 05:00
4. Getting on a Brand’s Radar and Pitching to Brands - 11:02
5. How Much to Charge - 26:44
6. User Generated Content (UGC) - 05:30 
7. Navigating and Negotiating Brand Deals - 14:19

Free Downloads:
- Influencer Contract Template
- Invoice Template