Getting Through Your First Video Alive - Video Survival Course

Getting Through Your First Video Alive - Video Survival Course

Matt Pierce spoke with video creators to help you learn key skills to survive creating your first or 30th video. Join guests with expertise in visual storytelling, video editing, getting feedback, and more.

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About this Event

Making that first video can feel like a struggle. It’s hard to know where to start and which of the skills, techniques, and concepts you need to know to be successful. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult and you’re DEFINITELY not alone! We’re here to help you survive your first video, and to do so, we’re hosted a free live event.

This course features multiple video experts that understand what’s needed to make a solid video. During the course, you’ll learn video basics like visual storytelling, basics of editing, the power of getting feedback, and more. Hear from host Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador (TechSmith) as he talks with Owen Video (Thevideospot.net), Buddy Scalera (Content Strategist), Jason Valade, Master Trainer (TechSmith), Danny Wittenborn, Product Strategtegy Manager (TechSmith), and Amanda Robinson (Social Savvy Society) as they share tips, techniques, and ideas for getting through your first video project (against all odds!).

The video was recorded September 20, 2018, and is now available on demand. 

During the course of the event, we not only presented content but took time for questions and answers from the audience.

Topic Speaker 
Welcome and Introduction Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador, TechSmith Corporation
Keynote: Why Video with Q&A Owen Video, YouTube Marketing Consultant, The Video Marketing School
Visual Storytelling with Q&A Buddy Scalera, Content Strategist
How to Create Video and Q&A Jason Valade, Master Trainer, TechSmith Corporation
Feedback for Better Videos with Q&A Danny Wittenborn, Product Strategy Manager, TechSmith Corporation
Where Should You Host Your Videos with Q&A Amanda Robinson, Founder, Social Savvy Society

Curriculum3 hr 27 min

  • Meet the Speakers
  • Video Sections
  • Why Video? (39 min) 0 hr 39 min

    Why Video is important to businesses

  • Visual Story Telling (41 mins) 0 hr 40 min

    Visual Storytelling

  • Getting Started with Video Editing (54 mins) 0 hr 54 min
  • Getting Better Feedback on Videos (41 mins) 0 hr 40 min

    Video Feedback

  • Video Distribution and Analytics (34 mins) 0 hr 34 min

    Distribution and Analytics

  • Full Video
  • Getting Through Your First Video Alive - Replay (4 Hrs 3 mins)
  • Once You've Finished with the Course
  • Feedback - Tell Us What You Think
  • Recommended Courses & Return to Course Catalog

About this Event

Making that first video can feel like a struggle. It’s hard to know where to start and which of the skills, techniques, and concepts you need to know to be successful. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult and you’re DEFINITELY not alone! We’re here to help you survive your first video, and to do so, we’re hosted a free live event.

This course features multiple video experts that understand what’s needed to make a solid video. During the course, you’ll learn video basics like visual storytelling, basics of editing, the power of getting feedback, and more. Hear from host Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador (TechSmith) as he talks with Owen Video (Thevideospot.net), Buddy Scalera (Content Strategist), Jason Valade, Master Trainer (TechSmith), Danny Wittenborn, Product Strategtegy Manager (TechSmith), and Amanda Robinson (Social Savvy Society) as they share tips, techniques, and ideas for getting through your first video project (against all odds!).

The video was recorded September 20, 2018, and is now available on demand. 

During the course of the event, we not only presented content but took time for questions and answers from the audience.

Topic Speaker 
Welcome and Introduction Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador, TechSmith Corporation
Keynote: Why Video with Q&A Owen Video, YouTube Marketing Consultant, The Video Marketing School
Visual Storytelling with Q&A Buddy Scalera, Content Strategist
How to Create Video and Q&A Jason Valade, Master Trainer, TechSmith Corporation
Feedback for Better Videos with Q&A Danny Wittenborn, Product Strategy Manager, TechSmith Corporation
Where Should You Host Your Videos with Q&A Amanda Robinson, Founder, Social Savvy Society

Curriculum3 hr 27 min

  • Meet the Speakers
  • Video Sections
  • Why Video? (39 min) 0 hr 39 min

    Why Video is important to businesses

  • Visual Story Telling (41 mins) 0 hr 40 min

    Visual Storytelling

  • Getting Started with Video Editing (54 mins) 0 hr 54 min
  • Getting Better Feedback on Videos (41 mins) 0 hr 40 min

    Video Feedback

  • Video Distribution and Analytics (34 mins) 0 hr 34 min

    Distribution and Analytics

  • Full Video
  • Getting Through Your First Video Alive - Replay (4 Hrs 3 mins)
  • Once You've Finished with the Course
  • Feedback - Tell Us What You Think
  • Recommended Courses & Return to Course Catalog