Make Inspiring Videos
I'll show you how to tell powerful stories using cameras you already have, in only 30 days.
Buy the Course now - $39We've taught this same process with these orgs:
This is for you if
- You already love nature
- You notice things most people walk past
- Your images never quite capture what it felt like
- You want to share what you see with others in a meaningful way
- You want to create beautiful and engaging work
Learn to Inspire Others
Most people post random videos and photos. Few people tell inspiring stories.
THE DIFFERENCE IS NOT GEAR
It is how you see, shoot, and shape what you capture. That is what this course teaches.
IN 30 DAYS
You will be able to
Create images and videos that inspire
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Capture steady, intentional footage with your phone or camera
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Record usable audio outdoors without expensive gear
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Shoot scenes instead of random clips
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Turn your clips into short, watchable stories
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Share your work on social media, with friends, or as part of your business
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Create videos that make people care about what you care about
You Do Not Need
A professional camera
Expensive gear
Editing experience
A large following
You Do Need
Curiosity
A willingness to practice
A desire to share what you see
What's In This Course
MODULE 1
Pre-Production
Before you film, you need to think through your story. Here we'll:
- Understand your purpose and why stories matter
- Plan your first produced video
- Write a compelling script
MODULE 2
Production - Field Work
Sometimes the most powerful storytelling comes from a new point of view. In this module, you’ll learn how to shoot incredible footage in the field.
- How to film an interview
- How to shoot b-roll
MODULE 3
Post-Production
Now, we take the post-production process to the next level.
- Lay out your story
- Copyright basics
- Add music
MODULE 4
Professional Pathways
Filmmaking skills become most valuable when applied to real projects via meaningful work and creative opportunities.
- How to find work
- How to work with clients
Master Visual Storytelling with
Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Rob Nelson
Since 2003, I have worked as a biologist, filmmaker, and educator with one goal: helping people reconnect with the natural world.
I have produced thousands of science video shorts online, hundreds for science classrooms, and hosted over twenty television shows, and won multiple awards for filmmaking, including two Emmys.
But the most important thing I have learned is this:
People do not connect with information alone.
They connect with stories.
This course is built to help you tell those stories, simply and effectively.
"Rob talked to me many times when I was first starting my filmmaking career. I was an entomologist and was trying to break the YT algorithm. His help and encouragement were a big part of helping me make my Antlab channel a success."
- Dr. Adrian Smith (NCSU)
"I worked with Rob as an intern in 2012 when he invited me to help him on a science documentary. Then he encouraged me to pursue this career which lead me to Chapel Hill. Now I have a masters in it and I create PBS digital content."
- Michelle Lotker (PBS)
"I reached out to Rob when I was 20 to find out more about how to do what he does. He encouraged me to make professional science films. I now have a masters degree and work professionally in the field - a big thanks to the encouragement of Rob!"
- Phil Graff
MAKE BETTER VIDEOS NOW
Start your 30-day journey right now! Get access to the program and start making amazing content worth sharing.
Start NOW - $39