1 Month Video Content Creation Course

Are you aspiring to build a dynamic career as a video content creator, influencer, or filmmaker? Our cost-effective course covers all aspects of audiovisual production and essential filmmaking techniques. You’ll learn how to shoot engaging videos and commercials for social media, master the essentials of post-production, and grasp the basics of storytelling—a critical element for success in video content creation.

After the course you will be equipped to start working as a video maker or influencer, shoot your own videos and commercials for social media, create promotional videos for websites, and even cover events.

Did you know that the average monthly income for a content creator is about €3,000? If this sounds interesting to you, enrol in our course, and in just one month, you’ll be able to write a script on your own, shoot commercial, and understand the basics of customer communication. You’ll be ready to embark on a new career path in this rapidly growing field.

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course highlights

Why take the course?

For Beginners

Structured curriculum designed for individuals new to video production and filmmaking. Learn foundational concepts and techniques in a supportive learning environment.

Affordable

This is our most cost-effective course, making it accessible to all aspiring creators. Learn valuable skills without breaking the bank.

Career-oriented

Acquire skills directly applicable to careers in video content creation, filmmaking, and related fields. Develop a versatile skill set suitable for various industry roles.

what will you learn?

You will explore the fundamentals of each key audiovisual element and culminate your course by collaborating with your peers on a final project. Your film will be shot using a range of cameras, including the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and action cameras like the GoPro Hero 6 or similar models. For editing, you will use the professional standard software DaVinci Resolve.

The total course duration is 103 hours, with 33 hours specifically allocated to the production of your final project.

Introduction to Video Content Creation

Understanding the basics of video content: types, formats and platforms
Planing your video content strategy and setting goals
Basic communication skills for interacting with clients

Scriptwriting

Story structure
Writing to theme
Writing to character
From concept to final draft – a screenwriter’s workflow
Supervision of scripts by teachers

Directing

Formats
Blocking, continuity, pacing, and rhythm
How to get the most out of actors’ performances; rehearsal techniques
Shooting exercise

Cinematography

Basic principals of cameras and lenses
Operation of equipment
Training on HD cameras
Lighting types and techniques

Production Design

Basics of design
Colours theory
Production design budgeting with limited sources
Moodboard
Make-up
Costumes

Production

Basic elements of producing films (from pre-production to post-production)
Project planning and development
Budgeting
Scheduling (script breakdowns, call sheets, production schedules, etc.)
Location management
How to make a casting call
Talent management
Pitching of final film
Final film consultation

Editing

Basics of editing software
Continuity
Montage and rhythm
Basic editing techniques
Final project consultation

Sound Recording

Essential elements of sound
Using sound recording equipment
Basics of sound postproduction
Final project consultation

Shooting of Final Collaborative Project

During the course you will shoot a final project (a video, short film, commercial etc.) together with your course mates. The length of the project will be up to 4 minutes.

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What To Bring?

To get the most out of the program, we recommend that all students bring:

Portable external drive (minimum 2 TB)
To safely store and back up your film projects, you’ll need a portable drive with at least 2 TB of storage capacity.
Laptop for editing and independent work
You’ll be doing a lot of post-production on your own device. Your laptop should ideally meet or exceed the following specifications:
- CPU: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7, M1 (minimum)
  Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9, M2, M3 (recommended)
- RAM: 16 GB (minimum) / 32 GB+ (recommended)
- GPU: 6 GB VRAM (minimum) / 8 GB+ VRAM (recommended)
- Media storage: SSD or RAID (minimum) / SSD, Direct Attached RAID or NAD RAID (10 GbE) (recommended)
If needed, you’ll also have access to the school’s computers and software.
Final film budget (approx. 2–5 000 CZK)
As part of our hands-on approach, students are expected to fund their own film projects. We provide filmmaking equipment and a transportation van, but all other production costs are your responsibility. Choose or write scripts that match your available resources — being creative on a budget is part of the learning.
Personal liability insurance (approx. 1 600 CZK)
To protect you in case you accidentally damage equipment or property during your studies, the school will arrange a personal liability insurance policy on your behalf. The approximate cost is 1 600 CZK per year, which should be brought in cash at the course of the program.
Refundable security deposit (5 000 CZK)
All students are required to bring a refundable security deposit of 5 000 CZK. This amount will be held by the school throughout the duration of the program and may be used to cover intentional or negligent damage not covered by liability insurance, fines for breaking school rules, damage to school property, equipment misuse, parking violations or similar incidents. The deposit acts as an additional layer of responsibility and is fully refundable at the end of your studies, minus any deductions if applicable.

What is Included

We understand that by choosing to study with us you are making a big financial commitment. We want to make sure you understand exactly what your tuition fee will cover when you decide to become a Prague Film Institute student.

Lectures, workshops & master classes
Teaching materials
Filmmaking equipment (see more here), in this course you will primarily work with the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k
Licences to Premiere Pro/Da Vinci/AVID Pro Tools
School van for student projects
Green-screen and cinema room on-site
Discounts at our industry partners
Certificate after successful completion of the course

Not Included

Airfare
Visa fees & health insurance
Living expenses (housing, food, transportation)
Production cost for your final project (such as locations, props, actors, fuel)

However, Prague is still cheaper than many European cities. The capital offers very safe living environment with high rating in housing and healthcare.

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1 MONTH FILMMAKING COURSE