The Complete Talking Head Video Production Masterclass (Udemy.com)
Video Production - Building Confidence on Camera for Video Marketing - Filmmaking - Videography - Cinematography
Created by: TJ Walker
Last updated January 2026
What you will learn
- Produce video with professional looking talk head segments
- Speak effectively on camera
- Produce video, TV, movies, and online content with compelling so-camera performances
- Master the non-technical aspects of video production
- Direct professional and non-professional on-camera talent
- Be able to direct and produce yourself for your own on-camera videos
Course Description
Video production. There are thousands of online video production courses, so why should you enroll in this one? This is the longest, most comprehensive, and most in depth video production course in the world on the specific niche of how to make human beings come across their best when they are speaking on video.
The missing ingredient in so many video productions is having a compelling, interesting, engaging human being speaking. So many courses on video production get lost in the details of lighting, editing software, and the latest technology with video cameras. Of course, all of those things are important, but if all you do is focus on the technology you can still end up with the boring, lifeless, and uninteresting video.
If you are only going to take one video production course, then this should not be your course. But if you’re serious about producing high-quality video then you should take this course in addition to others that cover all the basics of the technical aspects of video production. Frequently, great video production features compelling human beings speaking on camera. If all you do is obsess over lighting, graphics and animation you’re doomed to create a mediocre video.
If you are creating videos for online courses, YouTube channels, Facebook pages, email marketing, website content, etc. then you are likely featuring yourself or somebody else speaking on camera. You need to know how to make that person come across great. Because if you have great lighting, great editing and beautiful fonts, none of that matters if the person speaking on video seems flat, or bored, or boring, or uninteresting, or low energy, or bland.
If your video production is going to be high-quality then you need to know how to direct talent speaking on camera, even if you are your own talent. This course is longer and more in depth on the subject of directing talent and than any other video production course on this platform.
Message from the instructor: "I’ve been producing videos with experts, politicians, CEOs, and business leaders around the world for more than 30 years. Most people are simply not great at speaking in a convincing way in front of a video camera. They must be directed, coached, and advised in a certain way to make them look and sound their best. In this course, I share with you all the secrets I’ve learned from coaching more than 10,000 executives before their media and on camera experiences." TJ Walker
Please note: this course is not designed for video producers who are exclusively focused on cartoons, animation, special effects, and pure image-based video productions.
This course is meant to supplement at least one other course of your choosing that covers all the technical aspects of video production.
Technicians, editors, and production assistants are increasingly seen as a commodity in today’s worldwide video production employment marketplace. If you want your video production skills to really stand out and for you to be seen as a first class producer then you need to know how to be a great director and to bring out the most compelling presentations from anyone speaking on camera in your video production. This course will teach you how.
Here is what Udemy students say about this course:
"Full of great information, without the fluff. Great instructor, and great presentation." David Lee
"Direct, well-organized, motivated facilitator, great course!" Brenda Newby
"Lessons are short but packed with information. This course covers much more topics than I expected. Lectures are interesting to watch, easy to understand and all of them could be used to improve any video with talking heads. Great course!" Tihon Sergeenko
If you are ready to bring your video production skills up to a whole new advanced level, then enroll in this course right now.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
319 Reviews
TJ Walker
TJ Walker is a globally acclaimed expert in online education and training, widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular coaches in presentation and personal development skills. An early pioneer in the online education world, Walker first published online courses in 1998. With over 12 million student enrollments in more than 250 courses across 100+ educational platforms, he has established himself as a leading figure in online learning. His unique approach integrates three essential components:
Comprehensive, Real-World Content: Each course is meticulously designed with in-depth, practical insights drawn from Walker’s extensive experience with real-world clients, ensuring relevance and actionable value.
Live Weekly Support: Walker hosts a weekly, hour-long office session in a dedicated student Facebook support group, offering personalized guidance and real-time answers to students' questions.
24/7 AI-Powered Assistance: Walker provides a fully interactive video-based AI clone at TJWalkerAI, available around the clock in over 32 languages, allowing students to receive instant answers and support whenever they need it.
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Reviews
By Sandy DeBar on 5/7/2026
Loving it so far! And yes, this course is exactly what I am looking for! Appreciate your transparency in the beginning on who this course is not for, as it will help many people understand right away. Although if you take the time to read the course description and sections before purchasing you will save yourself this time! Thank you for the amazing content so far! Looking forward to the rest!
By P. A. Mikel Sanders on 5/24/2024
TJ Walker has done it again. He really is a wealth of knowledge and insight. He encourages you to create videos everyday and improve daily also. He then proves that he lives by his own advice by providing you with a ton of examples of him doing exactly what he wants you to do. This is a great investment.
By Dan O'Bryan on 12/3/2023
Concise, to the point, well thought out and arranged, well executed! Great examples, context and references. Nothing's wasted. Mr. Walker clearly knows his subject matter and draws from a vast and lengthy professional experience. This course offers everything that all other technical video production courses don't offer - How to work with people, and really bring out their best. TJ Walker is both informative and enjoyable. I found this course to be money well spent. Thanks, Dan O
By Martin Hunter on 4/4/2022
Now THIS is the course I wish I had discovered a long time ago. I started a YouTube Channel recently and wanted to present my videos in a far more engaging way. I signed up to various courses and channels about YouTube but they all tended to discuss the same things such as monetization, SEO, keywords, thumbnails etc But there was nothing on how *I* should look and behave in front of the camera as a presenter. Finally I discovered TJ Walker's Talking Head course and it's exactly what I needed. My YouTube videos are already getting more engagement thanks to what I've learnt on TJ's course and it's only going to get better as I practice what TJ has taught me. This is an exceptional course for all kinds of people and I'm sure other reviewers will already have covered who will benefit, but I want to add that if you're getting into filming YouTube videos then THIS is the course for you. A big 'thank you' to TJ for creating this engaging and fun course and I will be signing up for your other courses for sure.
By Tatiana on 6/2/2021
I chose this course because I want to record a message to my employees by myself to ensure that the message come across. The tips are quite helpful. The only star I did not give to a „talking head“ I saved because he keeps assuring how useful his tips are. Which they are! Just let me figure it out, don’t let him repeating himself. It might be a part of the process though so I don’t make the Same Impression Recording my Video. Let’s see
By Disco Ben Sterne on 2/16/2020
I enjoyed this course. I found the lectures on stories and tying them into the points along with using certain jokes at certain times to be interesting lectures. I hate to pick but I noticed some distracting audio noise around lectures 270ish through 277ish. Maybe have someone check that to make sure it's not just me.
By Lawrence A. Whiston Sr. on 8/30/2019
I love the approach the instructor uses and the suggestions for providing self videos of the message desired to be filmed. I also love the suggestion to shut off the light and have the client keep talking while secretly being recorded, then showing to them afterward. I am glad I am taking this course.
By Michael Wright on 3/24/2019
The course instructor is very good at providing good information and keeping the lessons engaging. I have found the information in this course very helpful in my personal hobby business and I think it will also help me be a better presenter at work. Thanks for taking the time to make this course.
By Ben Pearson on 2/26/2019
This is really a fantastic course, this was exactly what I was looking for! I have been making YouTube videos for about a year, primarily of the educational variety. Something in them was missing, and I was having a hard time figuring out what that was. This course from TJ really helped me to figure out what that was. As a result, I now feel more confident and have improved my ability to communicate my ideas. Thanks for this awesome course!
By Miliza Scarano on 12/31/2018
Being a beginner I don't have a lot to say about course content. Just looking forward learning new skills. In general, I find TJ's voice very easy to listen to. His messages are clear and concise, and presented in a thoughtful and interesting manner. Many thanks for offering the course for free.
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