Video Production Roadmap

You don't need expensive gear to start. Learn what actually matters.

• Camera types — phone, mirrorless, DSLR, webcam
• Exposure triangle — ISO, aperture, shutter speed
• Focal length and depth of field
• Stabilisation — tripods, gimbals, and handheld
• Starting with your phone — the best beginner camera

Light makes or breaks video quality more than any camera spec.

• Three-point lighting — key, fill, backlight
• Natural light — windows and golden hour
• Budget lighting options — ring lights vs soft boxes
• Composition rules — rule of thirds, leading lines
• Background — clean, intentional environments
• Colour temperature and white balance

Bad audio kills good video. Invest in audio before buying a better camera.

• Microphone types — lavalier, shotgun, USB condenser
• Recording environments — reducing echo and noise
• Monitoring audio while you record
• Noise reduction in post with Adobe Audition or iZotope
• AI audio cleanup tools — Adobe Enhance, Descript

Editing is where videos are made. Learn the craft of cutting and storytelling.

• DaVinci Resolve (free) or Premiere Pro workflow
• Rough cut → fine cut → finishing
• Pacing — removing dead air, cutting on action
• B-roll — covering cuts and adding visual interest
• Titles, lower thirds, and text animations
• Transitions — when to use them (and when not to)
• AI-powered editing — CapCut, Descript, Runway

Polish your videos to a professional standard with colour and sound.

• Colour correction vs colour grading
• Using LUTs for a consistent look
• Audio mixing — levels, EQ, compression
• Music licensing — Artlist, Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library
• Sound effects and ambient audio

Publish consistently and learn to grow an audience on the world's second largest search engine.

• YouTube SEO — titles, descriptions, tags
• Thumbnails — the single biggest factor in CTR
• Publishing schedule and consistency
• Reading YouTube Analytics — CTR, watch time, drop-off
• Community posts, shorts, and live streams
• Monetisation — AdSense, memberships, sponsorships