Creative Filmmaking for Brands
A course by Thalia de Jong , Filmmaker

Learn how to design, shoot, and edit playful videos that capture an audience's attention, from the initial concept to the final cut
A little humor has the power to capture the attention of even the most skeptical of audiences, especially when it comes to video. Filmmaker and fluffy animal lover Thalia de Jong specializes in creating fun, fresh videos for brands with a focus on eye-catching details and clever concepts. She has collaborated with big names such as Chanel, Ellis Faas Cosmetics, and HEMA, and won awards at fashion film festivals worldwide.
In this online course, Thalia teaches you how to design, shoot, and edit your own commercial video. Learn about the entire recording process, from creating a concept and assembling a set, to shooting your video with a model and editing your work in Adobe Premiere. Turn your inspiration into an amazing commercial video and, most importantly, have fun!
What will you learn in this online course?
31 lessons & 17 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (25)
- 1,297 students
- 31 lessons (7h 1m)
- 17 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design, shoot, and edit a commercial video to boost your portfolio.

Who is this online course for?
Anyone looking to make the leap from studio photography to filmmaking. The course is also perfect for anyone with an interest in advertising, concept creation, fashion, or beauty.
Requirements and materials
Some basic video and editing knowledge is required to take this course.
As for materials, you’ll need a DSLR camera, lights, and editing software.

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Thalia de Jong
A course by Thalia de Jong
Thalia de Jong is a Dutch filmmaker. During her design studies, she realized her passion lay in creating videos that look like posters. Nowadays, she specializes in making fresh and simple films with a twist, featuring lots of bright colors and the occasional furry creature. She focuses on portraying art, fashion, and design with an eye for detail and a smart sense of style.
Thalia has directed commercials, advertorials, music videos, and short films, on both large-scale and smaller sets. She has collaborated with high-profile clients such as Chanel, Ellis Faas Cosmetics, and HEMA, and received awards at the Barcelona Fashion Film Festival, the Berlin Fashion Film Festival, and A Shaded View On Fashion Film Festival, Paris.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Concept
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Coming up with a Concept
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Getting Unstuck When You Think Your Project Sucks
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Testing Ideas with Videos
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Creating a Storyboard
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U3
Preproduction
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Mood Board and Music
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Moving Storyboard 1
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Moving Storyboard 2
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Putting Together Your Team and Equipment
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U4
Recording the Footage
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Building up Your Set
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Shooting the Video 1
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Shooting the Video 2
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Filming the Products
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U5
Editing
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Setting up Your Editing Workflow
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Getting Started in Premiere and Setting up Your First Scene 1
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Getting Started in Premiere and Setting up Your First Scene 2
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Getting Started in Premiere and Setting up Your First Scene 3
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Grids and Timing 1
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Grids and Timing 2
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Grids and Timing 3
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Grids and Timing 4
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Grids and Timing 5
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Grids and Timing 6
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Adding Titles 1
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Adding Titles 2
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Final Touches 1
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Final Touches 2
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Final Touches 3
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Final Touches 4
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Final Touches 5
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FP
Final project
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Creative Filmmaking for Brands
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Me encantó, excelente curso
Excelente curso de lo que voy viendo, gracias.
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