Visual Storytelling for the Modern Creator
Students learn to plan, shoot, and edit compelling video content from concept to finished product — using the same tools working creators use today.
What Students Learn
Every skill is taught through doing, not watching. Students move through the full production pipeline from day one.
Camera Operation & Composition
Framing, angles, rule of thirds, and movement. Students learn to see like a director.
Lighting Fundamentals
Natural and artificial light, three-point setups, and how to control mood through light.
Scriptwriting & Storyboarding
How to structure a story before you shoot — the skill that separates planned content from random footage.
Video Editing
Cut, sequence, add music, color grade, and export. Students use DaVinci Resolve and iMovie.
Visual Branding Basics
Titles, lower thirds, thumbnails, and how to make content look intentional and professional.
Publishing & Distribution
How to export, upload, and present work on YouTube and portfolio platforms.
Tools Students Use
All equipment and software provided. Students bring nothing.
Every Student Leaves With
A Finished, Publishable Project
- check_circle A short film, branded content piece, or mini-documentary
- check_circle A digital portfolio entry shareable with schools and colleges
- check_circle Optional: Published content live on YouTube
8-Week Curriculum
Each week builds on the last. Students leave every session with something they made.
Foundations of Visual Storytelling
What makes a story visual? Shot types, angles, and how the camera tells a story before a word is spoken.
Camera Operation & Composition
Hands-on with the equipment. Rule of thirds, depth, movement, and how to frame a subject intentionally.
Lighting & Audio Basics
Natural light, three-point setups, and why bad audio kills good video. Students practice both.
Scriptwriting & Pre-Production
How to plan a shoot before picking up a camera. Students script and storyboard their final project.
Production Week — Shoot Day
Students execute their plans and capture all the footage they need for their final project.
Editing Part 1 — Cut & Sequence
Import, organize, and cut. Students assemble their rough cut and learn the rhythm of editing.
Editing Part 2 — Polish & Brand
Color grading, music, titles, and thumbnails. Students take their cut from rough to finished.
Publish & Present
Final projects are exported, uploaded, and presented. Every student leaves with published work and a portfolio entry.
Choose Your Tier
Juniors and Seniors run in separate cohorts — different pace, same outcomes.
This Program May Be Free
HPG Skills Lab is a registered Step Up for Students provider. Many Florida families qualify for scholarships that cover the full program cost. Check your eligibility before you enroll.
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