What You Will Get

  • Online Course
  • Exclusive Community
  • Instructor Support

Why was Videogym Training Created?

The Videogym Training Origin Story

Smiling young man and woman selfie outside in desertZemma Productions on set for fitness client Bold.

Hello! Zach and Emma here, MFA’s from the top-ranked UCLA School of Theater Film and Television, and the creators and instructors of Videogym Training. We are thrilled that you found us on your journey to creating fitness video content, whether self-taped or live online.

As owners of production company, Zemma Productions, we produce feature films and videos for global brands, and we are behind much of the video content for Bold, a fitness platform for older adults.

young woman watching another young woman adjust a ring light.Emma instructing Kerri, owner of Pilates Body Shop.At the beginning of the pandemic, we were approached by Kerri, owner of Pilates Body Shop. Kerri wanted to start creating videos for her clients stuck at home while her studio was closed, but it was cost prohibitive for her to hire a production team every time she wanted to create a video. She asked us to teach her how to create videos as a one-woman team, and at that moment, we decided to create a video production course for others in the same situation as Kerri. Videogym Training was born!

Course Overview

CIRCUIT #1
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Getting Ready to Film

Everything you need to know to prepare for a successful filming session.

  • The 3 questions to ask yourself to get specific about your own unique approach
  • Creating a goal plan through a live consultation with a real client
  • What is a format and how can you use one to accelerate your video creation process
  • The mindset of a creator with a sustainable productive workflow
  • Our video output calculation to maximize your filming schedule
  • The 3 common pitfalls to avoid that often ruin an entire day of filming
  • The 3 most overlooked factors to consider when choosing the right location
  • The secret to staging a scene that your clients will love
  • Filming indoors versus outdoors– the pros and cons explained in depth
CIRCUIT #2
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Filming Fundamentals

Learn best filming practices, camera-ready hair and makeup considerations, flattering lighting techniques, and how to capture great sound.

Best Filming Practices

  • How "eye-lines" can strengthen the connection between you and your viewers
  • Using visual aids to elevate your status as an absolute expert on-camera
  • How filming "heads and tails" can simplify the editing process
  • Eliminating the "fix it in post" mindset to save yourself time and money in both the short and long term
  • How to use the "frame" for proper body placement and comfortable "head room"
  • Pixel resolution explained and the fallacy of needing a "4K" production workflow
  • How to properly set your "exposure" and "focus" to maximize the quality of your capture
  • The importance of using a tripod for  stability, level, and camera placement
  • Portrait versus landscape– what's the difference and the one we recommend


Camera-Ready Hair and Makeup Considerations

Taught by a professional stylist, this lesson includes important considerations for both and men and women when it comes to looking great on camera. Included is the Hair and Makeup Product Recommendations Guide.


Flattering Lighting Techniques

  • The #1 mistake that when fixed, can instantly take your lighting from good to great
  • Our professional 3-point lighting approach to help you stand out on camera
  • How to use "white balance" to bring consistent color to your video image 
  • Understanding hard light versus soft light to give yourself a more flattering look


Capturing Great Sound - Taught by a professional sound recordist

  • Understanding sound from the outside in with environmental considerations
  • The simple audio tweak that can make or break your entire video workflow
  • Why mic placement is everything when it comes to sound quality and how to place (and hide) your mic
  • Wireless sound explained with a step-by-step walkthrough setting up our recommended equipment solution
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Post-Production: Video Editing

Learn how to edit and finish your first video!

  • How to organize your footage in preparation for editing
  • Backing up your footage and project file to an external hard drive
  • Importing your footage into your editing software
  • The fundamentals of editing and making your first cut
  • Adding an intro, an outro, and your logo with animation
  • Showing a visual detail by adding a "close-up" shot
  • Music– how to sync it up with your picture and mix it properly
  • Incorporating templates to give your video engaging titles
  • Advanced customizations– reframing your shot and correcting the color
  • Exporting your video at full resolution to upload and share with your clients
COURSE RESOURCES
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Gear Recommendations + Checklists

Additional documents to help keep you organized.

  • Recommended equipment guide handpicked by us showing you exactly what to get and where to get it
  • Recommended makeup/hair products guide used by our professional stylist
  • A shot list template to speed up your shoot and make sure you never miss another shot ever again
  • Production checklist– be prepared for every filming session
  • Key terms to learn to talk to the talk of a a fitness video professional

Jackie Andalman

Owner, Fitness First

“I have been an aerobic and aqua instructor for over 30 years and dealing with the pandemic was very different. We relied on Zoom, Facebook and various videos to work with our clients. Having watched the Videogym Training series, I learned a great deal in how to create videos for my clients! It’s a hands-on tutorial that covers every little thing necessary to make your own videos. Hands-down, this instructive video is everything you need to know!”

Kerri Campbell

Owner, Pilates Body Shop LA

After 20 years of being in business, quality is what sets you apart. I want to make the quality of my content match the look and feel. Nothing else that I've looked into put those two things together, and this one did. ​No matter what happens in the future, what I've learned here I'll be able to turn into a revenue stream for my business.
Pre-Production Video Lessons
$650
Production Video Lessons
$1,200
Post-Production Video Lessons
$1,800
Production Documents
$650
TOTAL VALUE: 
 $4,450 
$270
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