Keydrin Franklin
Track: Lighting & Camera Skills

At a Glance

  • Properly set up their camera for video, including exposure, frame rates, resolution, and basic video settings.
  • Choose the right lens, focal length, or camera angle to better support the story they are trying to tell.
  • Capture cleaner audio by understanding microphone placement, audio levels, and how to avoid common sound issues.
  • Build simple but professional lighting setups for interviews and video content using one, two, or three lights.
  • Organize footage, audio, and project files for a smoother editing workflow in DaVinci Resolve.

Class Description

“Beyond Record: A Hands-On Video Production Masterclass” is a full-week, hands-on workshop designed to help students build a complete video production workflow from start to finish.

Students will learn how to properly set up their camera, understand exposure and frame rates, choose the right lenses, capture clean audio, place microphones, build professional lighting setups, use timecode, and prepare footage for editing in DaVinci Resolve.

Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will learn how to create polished interview setups, capture stronger visuals, and organize their footage for a smoother post-production process.

By the end of the workshop, students will have a clearer understanding of how to approach video production with confidence, consistency, and professional intention.

  • CLASS INTENSITY: Blue
  • CLASS BREAKDOWN
    Classroom instruction & demos: 6%
    Hands-on: 47%
    Post-production: 47%
  • PREREQUISITES:
    Lighting 1: All Levels
    Post-Production 1: All Levels

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Meet Your Instructor

Keydrin Franklin
Argyle, TX
Instagram: 924photography

Arkansas-raised and Texas-made, Keydrin Franklin is a talented photographer and filmmaker best known for his distinctive approach to portrait photography.

What began as a passionate hobby in 2011 quickly grew into a full-time business—924 Photography—which has since evolved into 924 Films. As a self-taught content creator,

Keydrin now runs his own YouTube channel, where he educates others on photography, filmmaking, lighting, and creative storytelling. He is also highly active on Instagram, where he has built a loyal and growing community of more than 132K followers.