This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to take the guesswork out of videography and give you a solid foundation for creating better-looking, better-sounding video with the equipment you already have.
Whether you're creating content for social media, shooting videos for your business, documenting events, making music videos, or simply want to get more out of your camera, you'll learn practical techniques you can start using immediately.
Learn How to Shoot With Intention
We'll start with the fundamentals of what makes video feel polished and professional. You'll learn how to make stronger creative decisions before you hit record, including:
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Composition & Framing — Learn how to place your subject in the frame and create visually compelling shots.
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Shot Selection — Understand wide, medium, close-up, and detail shots and how to use them to build a sequence.
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Camera Angles — See how changing your camera position can influence perspective, emotion, and storytelling.
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Intentional Camera Movement — Explore pans, tilts, tracking shots, and other movement techniques that add energy without making footage feel chaotic.
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Resolution & Frame Rates — Understand common video resolutions and frame rates and when to use them.
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Essential Camera Settings — Get comfortable with the settings that actually matter when shooting video, without getting buried in technical jargon.
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Creating Better-Looking Footage — Learn simple techniques that can immediately improve the quality and consistency of your videos.
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Building Confidence Behind the Camera — Develop a repeatable approach so you spend less time second-guessing your settings and more time focusing on your creative ideas.
From "Press Record" to "Tell a Story"
Great video isn't just about having a high-end camera. It's about knowing what to capture and why.
About Joey Zheng
- As a Houston-born Cinematographer, Photographer, and Colorist, I've freelanced for a huge variety of projects, ranging from short and feature films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries all over the US, China, UAE and more. I began my journey as an amateur photographer in 2008 shooting for my high school yearbook, eventually finding my way studying photography and imaging at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where I eventually discovered a love for filmmaking. I currently shoot a variety of film and photography projects in New York, Los Angeles, and Houston, and occasionally marketing content for industrial clients like SLB, Phillips66, Halliburton, and others.
- Specialties:
- Cinematography/Videography
- Interior/Exterior Lighting
- Natural Lighting
- Camera Operation
- Gimbal/Steadicam Operation
- Preferred Cameras (in order of experience greatest to least): RED, Arri, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic
Who Is This Class For?
Beginner videographers and photographers looking to add video to their skill set.
No advanced videography experience is required. If you've ever looked at your camera's video menu and thought, "Where do I even start?"—this class is for you.
Bring your camera, your questions, and your ideas. Leave with a stronger understanding of how to create video and the confidence to start shooting.