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
- Introduction to the Equipment - 00:56
- Considerations When Choosing a Phone - 06:30
- Which Phone Support To Buy - 05:20
- The Best Microphones for Cooking Videos - 08:18
- Which Lights to Buy - 13:39
- Phone Lenses - 06:22
- External Monitors - 06:19
- Other Phone Accessories to Consider - 04:16
- Kitchen Studio Equipment - 09:04
THE TECHNICAL
- Introduction to the Technical - 04:26
- Resolution & Aspect Ratios - 03:30
- Frame Rates - 04:55
- Exposure - Shutter, Aperture, & ISO - 08:02
- White Balance - 05:48
- Codec, Bit Rates, Color Depth, & Containers - 08:58
- Smartphone Pro Video Apps Overview - 03:22
- Beast Cam App - 16:14
- Moment Pro Camera by Moment App - 10:51
- Pro Take App - 09:48
- Samsung SmartPhone Pro Video Mode - 08:59
- Sony Xperia SmartPhone (Pro Video Mode)
- Homework - Exposure Practice - 01:38
Free Downloads:
- Frame Rates - 24, 30, & 60 Frames Per Second (FPS) Examples
PRE PRODUCTION
- Introduction to Pre Production - 01:37
- Overview of Three Styles of Cooking Videos - 08:45
- Composition - 07:50
- Camera Angles - 07:00
- Brainstorming and Creating a Content Calendar - 12:06
- Understanding Shoot-To-Edit - 03:48
- Scripting and Shot Planning - 08:15
- Creating a Shot List - 10:53
- Planning Day of Production - 04:51
- Light Kit Setup and Placement - 06:43
- Tripod and Phone Setup - 09:59
- Microphone Setup and Homework - 04:04
- Homework - Create a Shot List - 02:02
Free Downloads:
- Shot List Template
- Pre Production Checklist
PRODUCTION
- Introduction to Production - 02:02
- Camera Setup Checklist - 04:02
- Preparing and Filming Ingredients - 16:19
- Filming Cooking - 17:36
- Plating the Finished Dish, Food Porn, & Bite Shot - 18:36
- On-Camera Talking - 08:27
- Filming Overhead - 06:45
- Homework (Easy) - Film a Sandwich - 01:50
- Homework (Intermediate) - Film Instant Ramen - 01:39
- Homework (Advanced) - Film Your Favorite Recipe - 01:48
- BONUS - Manually Selecting White Balance - 04:13
- BONUS - Food Styling, Plating, and Thumbnail Photography
- BONUS - Full BTS of filming a cooking video start to finish
- BONUS - Filming Horizontally and Vertically Simultaneously
Free Downloads:
- Day of Production Checklist
POST PRODUCTION
- Introduction to Post Production - 01:20
- Smartphone Editing Apps - 03:00
- Editing on a Phone VS Computer - 07:51
- Editing WorkFlow Overview - 08:56
- Video File Organization on a Phone - 02:03
- Transfer Video Files to the Computer - 04:48
- Hard Drives & Storage - 08:51
- Homework - Organize Footage
Smartphone Editing - CapCut
- CapCut Overview - 21:03
- Import and Rough Cut Video Footage - 17:48
- Write Script with Open Loops - 06:43
- Record & Edit Voice Over - 14:41
- Sequence B-Roll to Voice-Overs - 20:05
- Adjusting Audio Levels & Adding Music - 17:37
- Exposure, Color, and Composition Correction - 07:24
- Adding Titles, Transitions, & Animations - 07:50
- Review, Export, & Review Again - 02:44
- BONUS - YouTube Thumbnail Design and Editing
- BONUS - Full BTS of Editing a Cooking Video with CapCut, from Start to Finish
- BONUS - Vertical Video Editing Workflow
- BONUS - Match Cut Transitions
- BONUS - Editing Mistakes Beginners Make
BONUS - Computer Editing - CapCut Desktop
- CapCut Desktop Overview
- Import and Rough Cut Video Footage
- Write Script with Open Loops
- Record & Edit Voice Over
- Sequence B-Roll to Voice-Overs
- Adjusting Audio Levels & Adding Music
- Exposure, Color, and Composition Correction
- Adding Titles, Transitions, & Animations
- Review, Export, & Review Again
- BONUS - YouTube Thumbnail Design and Editing
- BONUS - Full BTS of Editing a Cooking Video with CapCut, from Start to Finish
- BONUS - Vertical Video Editing Workflow
BONUS - Computer Editing - Adobe Premiere Pro
BONUS - Computer Editing - DaVinci Resolve
BONUS - Computer Editing - FCPX
AMPLIFICATION
- Introduction to Social Media Strategy - 01:38
- Creating a YouTube Channel - 11:03
- Posting to YouTube - 07:57
- Creating an Instagram Account - 03:08
- Posting to Instagram - 06:21
- Creating a TikTok Account - 02:51
- Posting to TikTok - 05:32
- Get More Views -The YouTube Algorithm - 18:44
- YouTube Keyword and Recipe Research - 21:38
- Understanding YouTube Analytics - 01:02:24
- Short Form Vertical Video Formula (to Increase Views) - 09:55
- BONUS - 8 Ways to Repurpose Long Form into Short Form - 09:41
- BONUS - How to Create a Link in Bio
- BONUS - How to Create a Media Kit
MONETIZATION
- Introduction to Monetization - 00:43
- Affiliate Marketing - 07:47
- Monetizing Recipes - 05:00
- Getting on a Brand’s Radar and Pitching to Brands - 11:02
- How Much to Charge - 26:44
- User Generated Content (UGC) - 05:30
- Navigating and Negotiating Brand Deals - 14:19
Free Downloads:
- Influencer Contract Template
- Invoice Template