University of Colorado Boulder
The Art of Visual Storytelling Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

The Art of Visual Storytelling Specialization

Introduction to Video Production. At the completion of this specialization, you will understand video production workflow, how to structure and write visual stories, the kinds of technology you can use to enhance your production, how to choose the best shots for the edit, the fundamentals of non-linear editing, and how to produce video that meets professional standards. 

Paul Daugherty
Emilie Johnson

Instructors: Paul Daugherty

Access provided by Coursera Learning Team

12,624 already enrolled

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(90 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(90 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create a proposal for a video project that includes specific elements of production.

  • Understand visual storytelling structure.

  • Shoot video that meets standards of sequencing, composition, focus and exposure.

  • Edit footage with matching action, seamless cuts, and properly mixed audio.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English

Advance your subject-matter expertise

  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from University of Colorado Boulder
Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

Specialization - 3 course series

A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

Course 111 hours4.4 (55 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Identify equipment and software needs to create video that maintains high production value.

  • Develop ideas for a visual story in a written document called a program proposal.

  • Compare narrative structures used to tell visual stories.

  • Conceive storyboards, write treatments and scripts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Storytelling
Category: Media Production
Category: Storyboarding
Category: Creativity
Category: Editing
Category: Content Creation
Category: Proposal Writing
Category: Writing

Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process

Course 258 hours4.9 (24 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • How to operate a prosumer camcorder in manual mode.

  • How to identify certain shots and camera moves.

  • To frame shots using the Rule of Thirds.

  • To shoot Sequences that promote continuity.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Storytelling
Category: Editing
Category: Media Production
Category: Storyboarding
Category: Content Creation
Category: Aesthetics

Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

Course 39 hours4.7 (34 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create a “paper edit” using time code in their script.

  • Apply knowledge of professional editing workflows.

  • Perform basic editing.

  • Interpret editing patterns and transitions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Editing
Category: Storytelling
Category: Graphic and Visual Design
Category: Writing and Editing
Category: Media Production
Category: Multimedia
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: File Management
Category: Timelines
Category: Post-Production
Category: Scripting
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Creativity
Category: Adobe Creative Cloud
Category: Writing

Instructors

Paul Daugherty
University of Colorado Boulder
6 Courses20,878 learners

Offered by

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy