Bootcamps / Video Storytelling
Cinematic · Intermediate

Video Storytelling

Produce a complete short film in 3 weeks

Cinematic techniques, motion, and narrative editing. This 3-week intensive takes you from shooting handheld clips to producing a cohesive short film. You'll learn the visual language of cinema and how to tell stories that move people.

3 weeks Duration
21 Lessons
3 Weeks
Bootcamp
$199
one-time · lifetime access
  • 3 weeks intensive program
  • 21 structured lessons
  • Daily assignments & shoots
  • Final portfolio project
  • Companion ebook ($24 value)
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Ebook included free with bootcamp enrollment

Week-by-week curriculum

Week 1

Visual Language

  • Shot types and when to use them
  • Camera movement with purpose
  • Frame rate and shutter speed for video
  • Audio capture fundamentals
  • Daily shoot: 60-second scene
  • B-roll techniques
  • Lighting for video
Week 2

Narrative Structure

  • Three-act structure for short films
  • Interview techniques
  • Sequencing and pacing
  • Transitions that serve the story
  • Daily shoot: 2-minute documentary
  • Color grading fundamentals
  • Sound design basics
Week 3

Post-Production

  • Editing workflow in DaVinci Resolve
  • Color grading for mood
  • Sound mixing and music selection
  • Export settings for every platform
  • Final project: 5-minute short film
  • Critique session & distribution strategy
  • Building your video portfolio

What you'll walk away with

Not just knowledge — real, demonstrable skills and a portfolio piece you can show anyone.

  • Shoot cinematic video with any camera
  • Tell visual stories with structure
  • Edit confidently in DaVinci Resolve
  • Record and mix quality audio
  • Produce a 5-minute short film portfolio piece
Video Storytelling Field Guide
110 pages

Companion Field Guide

Every FrameCamp bootcamp includes a companion ebook. Not a transcript — a purpose-built reference guide designed to live on your phone, tablet, or printed on your desk.

  • Shot type reference cards
  • Camera movement diagrams
  • Audio recording checklists
  • Color grading presets guide
  • Export settings for every platform

Included free when you enroll in the bootcamp