Camera Basics for Video: Foundations for Video Creation

About this course

By the end of this course, you will be able to choose the right gear for your video style, dial in proper camera settings, plan effective shoots, and confidently capture professional-looking footage using handheld and gimbal techniques. In this class, Kent Hart walks you through the three essentials every successful videographer needs: Knowledge, Mentality, and Community. This course is designed primarily for beginners who want to stop guessing and start creating with confidence, though experienced creators can use it as a focused refresher. You’ll learn essential gear options (without overspending), master camera settings for high-quality results, build a pre-production workflow, and understand the balance between technical precision and creative storytelling. Kent also covers composition, lighting techniques, stabilization, and the mindset shift required to grow as a director—not just a camera operator. To succeed, you don’t need prior professional experience—just access to a camera (even a basic one) and a genuine desire to improve. If you’re ready to stop watching from the sidelines and start building your creative future, this class gives you the foundation to do exactly that.