welcome to your weekly educational videos

Watch, learn, and take action to grow your content with clarity and confidence.
Each week, you’ll get a new lesson designed to build your skills and strengthen your content strategy. Watch this week’s lesson and write down your key takeaways

week 1

Camera Confidence & Basics

Lesson Focus

Build confidence in speaking on camera.

  • Learn basic framing, lighting & angles with whatever equipment they already have.

  • Remove excuses like “I don’t have the right gear” by showing how to create with a phone or entry-level camera.

    Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 1, members will:

  • Feel more comfortable appearing on camera.

  • Know how to set up their recording environment (lighting, audio, background).

  • Understand basic filming angles & how to use existing equipment effectively.

    Action Steps

    Watch the “Camera Confidence & Basics” lesson video

  • Download & complete the Lesson Action Plan Worksheet (take notes & list 3 action steps)

  • Complete the Week 1 Challenge (like posting an introduction video or showing their filming setup)

  • Share your video or takeaway in the WhatsApp group

week 2

Camera Settings, Angles & Lighting for a Cinematic Look

Lesson Focus

Learn how to use your phone or camera to shoot professional-looking videos by understanding settings, angles, and lighting.
This week is about making the most of whatever you have, whether it’s a phone, a DSLR, or a mirrorless camera and giving your content that cinematic touch.

  • Understand key camera settings: ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and frame rate

  • Master angles and composition for strong storytelling

  • Learn lighting basics to improve the look and feel of your content

  • Know what settings to use depending on light, movement, and subject

Learning Outcomes
By the end of Week 2, members will:

  • Be more confident using manual or semi-manual camera or phone settings

  • Know how to improve their shots with intentional lighting and composition

  • Understand how to create depth, mood, and story through camera techniques

  • Be able to set up for different types of videos (talking head, b-roll, vlogs)

Action Steps

  • Watch the “Camera Settings, & Lighting” lesson video

  • Download & complete the Lesson Action Plan Worksheet (take notes & write your 3 key settings)

  • Complete the Week 2 Challenge: Film a 15–30 second cinematic-style clip using what you learned.
    (This could be a slow-mo cooking scene, a walk outside, or a moody sit-down shot.)

  • Share your clip or a takeaway from this lesson in the WhatsApp group

week 3

Editing Basics (Phone & Desktop)

Lesson Focus
Learn how to turn your raw footage into polished, professional content that tells a story. This week we’ll break down the essentials of editing so you can create videos that flow, engage, and hold attention, whether you’re working on your phone or computer.

  • Explore free vs. paid editing apps: InShot, iMovie, Filmora (plus basic Final Cut tips)

  • Master cutting, trimming, and arranging clips for smooth storytelling

  • Add music, text, and transitions that enhance rather than distract

  • Export your videos with the right settings for Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

Learning Outcomes
By the end of Week 3, members will:

  • Feel confident editing on either mobile or desktop.

  • Know how to cut and arrange clips to keep viewers engaged.

  • Understand how to enhance videos with text, music, and transitions.

  • Be able to export their videos in the correct format for different platforms.

Action Steps

  • Watch the “Editing Basics” lesson video.

  • Download & complete the Lesson Action Plan Worksheet (note your 3 main editing improvements to work on).

  • Complete the Week 3 Challenge: Edit a 30–60 second video using at least one transition and one text overlay.

  • Share your finished video or a takeaway in the WhatsApp group.