The Shorts Film School: YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok+ (Udemy.com)

This is exactly what I need. I have a head full of knowledge and know a bit about editing. I'm creative, but thinking in terms of reels, stories, shorts, is a different animal. To me, these are fragments of stories. And if done right they will or should be episodic to gather a following. When I was a kid, THE BANANA SPLITS was a Sat. morning show. Each week they would play 3 minutes of a "movie" called DANGER ISLAND. You had to watch the following week to catch the next 3 minutes of DANGER ISLAND. So, it's looking for that hook.

I am 67, have been a psychiatric nurse educator for 30+ years, am a classic Boomer, and have now pivoted completely away from nursing. I am doing something I've never done before and have little background in: starting my own hand-painted home decor business. In other words, I am starting over. From scratch. I have to learn it as I go. I'm more fluent in tech stuff than most of my peers, but still...I'd consider it just barely above beginner and nothing like what the younger generations can do. This course was wonderfully helpful! I have a MUCH clearer understanding of the various ways to use social media for my purposes and already feel more confident and competent in this side of the business. Each lesson is useful-- a stand-alone topic--and clearly communicated. This has got to be the bargain of the year for me! Thanks, guys--I know you put a ton of work into it.

I thought a lot of the course was good, but some of it was just too tedious. In particular, the sections on "researching" your competitors. I learned some useful tips and tricks and I appreciated the pointers on planning, filming and editing. I also liked how they focused a little on all SM platforms.

Great course if you get it at a low price. High quality videos and slides as well as useful information. Only thing that lacks is responsiveness and quality of the responses to the questions we leave in the course. However, because the course is thorough , the Q&A is not really needed. 4.5 stars, do recommend.

The course is good for very beginners who have never opened the reel/stories options imo. There are parts of planning that are more suited for a person looking to have a planned approach. Found that limited to food niche. Would have loved to see different styles, or some resources/exercises to get me plan for my niche and get started.

Udemy is an Outstanding Online Learning Platform! I've been using Udemy for my online education, and I can't praise it enough for the exceptional learning experience it provides. First and foremost, the platform's user interface is intuitive and user-friendly. Navigating through courses, assignments, and resources is seamless, making it easy for students of all levels to access and engage with the content. The variety of courses offered on Udemy is impressive. Especially in "THE SHORTS FILM SCHOOL". The quality of the instructional materials is top-notch, and I appreciate the effort put into creating engaging and informative content. One standout feature is the flexibility the platform offers. As a student with a busy schedule, the ability to learn at my own pace and access course materials at any time has been invaluable. The inclusion of multimedia elements, such as videos, quizzes, and discussion forums, enhances the overall learning experience. The instructors on Udemy (Phil Ebiner & Dan Britain) are knowledgeable and supportive. They actively engage with students, provide constructive feedback, and foster a sense of community within the virtual classroom. The platform's commitment to fostering an interactive learning environment sets it apart from other online education platforms. Moreover, the technical support provided by Udemy is prompt and efficient. Any technical issues or inquiries are addressed promptly, ensuring a smooth learning experience for all users. In conclusion, I highly recommend Udemy to anyone looking for a comprehensive, flexible, and engaging online learning experience. It has been a game-changer for me, and I'm grateful for the opportunities it has opened up in my educational journey. Melenna Balsomo

This is an awesome course to take if you want to learn how to create engaging video shorts and stories for social media. I learned a lot of techniques and strategies in this course that allowed me to make my videos more engaging for my audience as well as save me a lot of time in making them. I highly recommend this course!

This is a perfect course for short-form videos. I found it informative, and the lessons were structured well. It was actually a pleasure to watch. The tag-team approach was seamless, and I found I rather enjoyed it as an alternative to just one instructor for an entire course. I really appreciated how the instructors went step by step from idea to planning to creating content to finished video. If you are just getting started with Shorts, Reels, or TikTok, I recommend this course.

This course is a really fun and easy way to get started creating short video's. I really love seeing the different approaches and the creative process from both Phil and Dan's perspective. Really wish there was a bit more content regarding analytics and how you can draw solid conclusions based on your analytics (which can be really difficult whenever you start a new account/project and lack an abundance of data and/or experience in a certain niche). That being said: love the course and the bonus materials! Keep up the good work Phil!

Of course the technical information is high quality and up to date. The techie stuff is validated by personal experience. It is not just tell, tell, tell. Phil and Dan give lots of examples. The best part is that it seems as if the material is addressed to you personally. Enjoy the course.