COURSE LESSONS

Introduction to Football Cinematography

• Why I Made This Course
• My Video History and Background
• What You Can Expect from This Course
• My Philosophy on Sports Videography and Teaching

Film Makers Toolkit: Camera Equipment

• Introduction to Camera Gear
• Minimum Camera Requirements for Football Filmmaking
• Lenses for Football Filmmaking
• Tripods, Gimbals & Stabilizers
• Audio Equipment for Sports Filming
• Gear Maintenance
• Computers and Peripherals
• My Personal Gear: Building My Rig

Perfecting Exposure & Settings

• Frame Rates
• The Exposure Triangle
• Mastering ISO & Achieving Clean Footage
• Choosing the Right Shutter Speed for Sports
• Aperture & Depth of Field in Football Cinematography
• Using False Color for Accurate Exposure Part One
• Using False Color for Accurate Exposure Part Two: Understanding the Goal
• Using False Color for Accurate Exposure Part Three: Tools to Help
• The Essential Exposure Accessory for Sports Filmmaking: Variable ND Filter
• Using False Color for Accurate Exposure Part Four: Environment Practice
• Using False Color for Accurate Exposure Part Four: Person Practice
• White Balance & Color Temperature for Football
• Customizing Your Camera Settings for Football

From Concept to Camera: Pre-Production Essentials

• Why Pre-Production is Key to Success
• Creating a Shot List for Football
• Tips for Logistics and Game-Day Planning
• Coordinating with Coaches and Players for Better Footage
• Gear Checklist for Pre-Production

On the Field: Shooting Football Like a Pro

• How to Hold Your Camera for Stability and Precision
• Field Positioning
• Camera Awareness: Anticipating the Action
• Capturing the Game’s Energy: Action Shots & Movement
• How to Film Players & Coaches for Emotional Impact
• Working With Multiple Camera Angles
• How to Get Great Crowd & Sideline Shots
• Shooting in Different Lighting Conditions

Pro-Level Editing in DaVinci Resolve

• Why DaVinci Resolve Over Premiere Pro for Sports Filmmaking
• Introduction to DaVinci Resolve: Your Editing Powerhouse
• Project Setup, Importing and Organizing Footage for Seamless Editing
• Creating The Cut: How to Assemble Your Video
• Stabilization and Dynamic Zoom
• Advanced Editing Techniques: Speed Ramping and Slow Motion
• Exporting and Delivering Your Finished Football Video
• BONUS: Bryce Michigan Commitment Video Edit Breakdown
• BONUS: Bryce Youngboy Edit Breakdown

Storytelling Through Sports Film

• The Power of Storytelling in Sports Cinematography
• Structuring Your Sports Film: Beginning, Middle, and End
• Capturing the Emotional Journey of Athletes
• Editing for Impact: Creating Momentum and Suspense

Cinematic Color Grading for Sports

• • Module 1: Getting Started

  • Course Overview, Downloads & Five Star Community

  • How to Properly Adjust Your Monitor

  Module 2: Color Science & Workflow

  • DaVinci Wide Gamut (DWG) + Rec.709-A Setup

  • DWG vs. Rec.709 + LUT Workflow

  • Understanding Nodes

  • Parallel Nodes: Your Secret Weapon

  • The Outside Node

  • Working Smarter in DaVinci Resolve

  Module 3: Primary Corrections

  • ARRI to Sony Workflow, Color Space Transform & White Balance

  • Balancing Your Image

  • Using the Waveform Scope

  • Building the Perfect Contrast Node

  Module 4: Secondary Corrections

  • The Beauty Node: Professional Skin Softening

  • Hue Twist & Hue Bend (MonoNodes DCTL)

  • Color Shift: Saturation & Density Control (MonoNodes DCTL)

  • Bending Hues with Color Vectors & Color Slice

  • Using the Vectorscope for Color Accuracy

  • Power Windows & IntelliTrack

  • Final Color Pipeline: Dehancer → CST → Rec.709

  • Final Texture, Grain & Halation

  Module 5: Real World Color Grading

  Watch complete grades from start to finish with real client footage.

  • Outdoor Football

  • Indoor Football

  • Outdoor Female Portrait

  • Multi-Clip Football Sequence

  • Indoor Basketball

  • Warehouse Music Video

  • Blue Tint Music Video Look

  Module 6: 2026 Updated Lessons

  • 2026 Five Star PowerGrade Walkthrough

  • 2026 Cinematic Interview Grade

Sound Design & Audio for Sports Filmmaking

• My Recommended Audio Gear 
• The Power of Clean Audio
• Why Sound Matters in Sports Storytelling
• Timecode Basics & Audio Sync
• Understanding Timecode for Film Accuracy
• Capturing Game-Day Atmosphere
• Choosing the Right Music for Your Story
• Understanding Music, Stems & Licensing
• Mixing Dialogue, Music & Sound Effects
• DaVinci Resolve Audio Workflow
• Timeline Templates & Export Presets

The Sports Videographer Business Blueprint

• Don't Quit Your Day Job Too Soon
• Become Valuable by Mastering Multiple Skills
• Marketing is More Important Than Your Camera
• Don't Fumble Your Opportunity
• Different Ways To Earn Income