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Tell Better Stories and Create Videos That Feel Like a Movie.
Stop wasting hours shooting clips that nobody cares about. I'll show you exactly how to make short-form videos that feel cinematic, tell unforgettable stories, and grab brands' attention-without needing expensive gear or film-school bullshit.
"THIS ISN'T YOUR AVERAGE FILM SCHOOL BS"
Look, let’s be real: You've scrolled through Instagram and TikTok, and thought to yourself:
"How the hell are they making their videos look so damn cinematic?"
What if you could actually film like that?
Imagine making short-form videos that stop people mid-scroll, captivate instantly, and actually make them feel something—without having to figure it all out on your own.
The moment everything fell apart
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Imagine waking up one day realising you have nothing.
No job. No money. No plan.
That was me in August 2017.
28 years old, watching friends build careers, buy homes, start families, and travel the world. Meanwhile, I was moving out because I couldn't afford rent.
My girlfriend had left, and my tiny red car was barely running. All I felt was this gut-wrenching sense of falling behind.
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I vividly remember sitting on the floor of an empty room, wishing someone would rescue me. But no one was coming.
If I wanted out, I had to build my own way.​​​​​
From lost to millions of views & a 6-figure income: Why I built this
I'VE BEEN
WHERE YOU ARE
The most ridiculous decision of my life
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With almost nothing left in my bank account, I made a decision that seemed insane—I bought a drone.
Reckless, maybe. Stupid, probably. But something told me to just try.
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Weeks later, I was guiding school camps, kayaking down remote rivers, and filming with my phone and drone during breaks. I'd return home and spend days teaching myself how to edit.
My early videos were rough, but schools loved them—they'd never seen anything like it.
Two months in, an expedition company paid me $1,500 for my footage. I stared at the screen in disbelief.
That moment changed everything.​
The brutal, frustrating learning curve
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More projects came, yet each video felt like an uphill battle. I devoured YouTube tutorials—Casey Neistat, Peter McKinnon, Sam Kolder—and overloaded my videos with trendy effects, convinced I was crushing it. I wasn’t.
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The trends quickly faded, leaving me without a true filmmaking foundation.
I didn’t know how to visually craft stories, use lighting purposefully, or edit timelessly. It was a painfully slow process of trial and error, figuring out every detail project by project.
Gradually, as I honed my skills, I began leading teams and filming longer expeditions overseas, experimenting with storytelling techniques.
Soon, I was creating documentaries featuring athletes, artists, and short films—each a painstaking labor of love, each a step forward in figuring out the craft.​​​​​
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Why I built The Shots Guide
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I built The Shots Guide for the version of me who dreamed of creating stories but was juggling extra jobs as a chef between guiding trips just to make ends meet.
Years later, teaching workshops, I saw students facing the same frustrations I had—leaving inspired, but quickly overwhelmed once home, trying to piece together incomplete notes.
I wanted something real for them, something tangible and reliable beyond scribbles in a notebook.
That's why I created The Shots Guide: to offer a proven toolkit and a solid filmmaking foundation that creators could truly rely on.
This is the resource I wish I had
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The Shots Guide ISN'T built on fleeting trends.
It’s rooted in timeless techniques based on human psychology. And it works.
My videos consistently hit 1M+ views, and I gained over 200K followers in a single year.
The broke, frustrated version of myself back in 2017 would've hugged me for making this affordable.
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If you’re serious about creating cinematic, purposeful, and genuinely impactful videos without wasting years on trial-and-error, this is exactly what you need.
REAL RESULTS
FROM REAL PEOPLE
LET'S CUT THE SHIT.
THE SHOTS GUIDE MAKES YOUR VIDEOS BETTER
(WAY FASTER THAN YOUTUBE UNIVERSITY)
This isn't some generic, cookie-cutter course where you watch 50 boring videos and forget everything immediately.
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This is the ultimate cinematic shortcut.
It's exactly how I film short-form videos that people love, remember, and—yeah—actually get me paid. When you grab the guide now, you also score my personal Shots Guide Collection: cinematic LUTs, overlays, and sound effects to give your videos that “I definitely know WTF I'm doing” polish.​
Here's exactly what you'll learn:
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No fluff, no bullshit. You're getting the storytelling techniques and shooting skills you need to level up your content instantly—whether your goal is to build an audience, impress brands, or just stop making videos that suck.
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Real skills, real fast.
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Filming hacks that actually work.
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Proven storytelling frameworks.​
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(And no, you don’t need an overpriced camera or fancy-ass gear.)​
FILMING & FRAMING
Tell stories without saying a damn word
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Framing isn’t just about looking pretty—it's about making people feel something.
Forget random-ass clips that bore people to death.
Learn exactly how angles, movement, and smart composition create visuals powerful enough to grab attention without ever needing dialogue.
STOP BLENDING IN WITH THE NOISE
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It’s crowded AF out there. If you want views, attention, and brand deals, you’ve gotta make videos people actually give a shit about.
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Make videos people remember. Videos that instantly stop the scroll.
EDITING
Turn your footage into stories people actually watch
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​Editing is the difference between videos people skip and videos people share.
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Stop just stitching together clips and praying they work. I'll teach you how to craft raw footage into a smooth, engaging story—no fluff, filler, or BS.
Learn how to edit for real impact.
Your videos won't just look professional—they’ll actually resonate.
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SOUND DESIGN
Make people actually feel something​
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Here’s a secret nobody talks about:
Audio is half your damn video.
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Master layering sound effects, music, and dialogue that pull viewers in, keep them hooked, and have them DM’ing you:
"How the hell did you do that?"
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Your videos will finally feel professional, memorable, and immersive.
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COLOR GRADING
Give your videos a cinematic glow-up
Color isn’t just filters and presets—it’s emotion, energy, and cinematic impact.
I'll show you how to easily enhance your footage, nail your style, and create videos that don’t just stand out—they command attention.
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No more amateur-looking shit.
Instantly level-up your visuals and get the cinematic look you thought required a Netflix budget (spoiler: it doesn't).
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LIGHTING
Craft the mood—because no one remembers average
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Lighting isn’t just about being seen.
It’s about being felt.
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Shape the mood, control emotion, and elevate your videos from forgettable phone-clips to Hollywood-level cinematics—fast, simple, effective.
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Stop settling for mediocre footage.
Make your videos visually irresistible (even if your gear cost less than your last Uber Eats order).
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Trusted by:
1,000+ CREATORS GOT TIRED OF MAKING MEDIOCRE VIDEOS.
400+ 5-Star Reviews
"If I'd had The Shots Guide back when I was broke, confused, and filming videos nobody cared about, it would’ve saved me years of embarrassing trial-and-error.
So yeah—I built it to save you from the same bullsht."*
HERE’S EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE GETTING (NO FLUFF, JUST THE GOOD SHIT):
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A clear-as-day roadmap for filming yourself & telling stories people actually watch.
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Bulletproof checklist: from planning to shooting to editing
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My private stash of killer resources: equipment recs, apps, and proven filming setups.
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Tailored storytelling principles designed specifically for short & long-form videos.
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Lessons that skip the theory and jump straight to the actionable stuff.
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Offline-friendly resources—because inspiration hits when you least expect it.
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Downloads you can actually use, immediately making your content better.
FREE BONUS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EVEN EASIER.
You’re also getting immediate access to The Shots Guide Collection:
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22 Cinematic LUTs for LOG/Rec 709 footage.
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22 Stylish overlays: Film burns, Vintage frames & Textures.
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36 Hand-picked cinematic Sound Effects.
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4 Quick, actionable video tutorials for color grading, overlays, and pro sound design.
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1 Pro-grade Bloom & Halation Plugin (with a straightforward how-to).
Normally: $29 (But yours totally free today.)
Normally $29 (But yours totally free today.)
Everything I teach in my $550 workshop — for just $39
You’ll get the same storytelling systems, editing frameworks, and templates I use in every workshop — at a fraction of the price.
$39
$199
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The Shots Guide: Cinematic Video & Storytelling Course
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40+ key lessons, 35+ real-world video breakdowns.
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Proven storytelling & editing frameworks that save you weeks of frustration.
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RAW footage + step-by-step tutorials (yeah, I’m making it that easy).
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Customisable templates to get you started immediately.
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Free updates forever—no extra charges, no surprises.
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BONUS: Full LUTs, SFX, and Overlay Collection included (worth $29 alone).
BEST VALUE
ZERO RISK, NO BS GUARANTEE.
If you actually use this guide, follow the steps, and your videos still suck—I’ll happily refund every cent. Seriously.
No questions, no drama. But let’s be real—you won’t need it.
FAQ
WHAT IS THE HOW TO FILM YOURSELF SHOTS GUIDE? The Shots Guide is a filmmaking tool kit that gets straight to the point. It is designed to help you create better sequences for your videos, improve your filmmaking and develop storytelling techniques. Use this tool kit for planning, creating, and finding inspiration.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT? This is a snappy, offline resource that you can take wherever your filming takes you. It gets straight to the point while staying packed with essential tips, techniques, and video references to accommodate a variety of experience levels and learning styles.
HOW TO I INSTALL THIS ON MY IPHONE? This is a PDF file which you can easily save in your Files app, or attach in your note taking app of choice.
I'M A BEGINNER, IS THIS FOR ME? Yes, The Shots Guide is structured to suit all learning styles and skill level. There is always something to be learned if you put the effort in.
IS THIS ONLY FOR VERTICAL VIDEOS? Not at all, the principles taught in the guide apply to both horizontal and vertical videos. The same goes for long-form and short-form filmmaking.
WILL I GET FUTURE UPDATES TO THE GUIDE? Yes, getting the guide today gives you full access to the guide and bonuses, plus all future updates at no additional charge. When a new update get released, you will be notified by email with a link to download.
