Birth Videography

Learn how to make inspiring and impactful birth films

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1 - The Why

  • 2

    Chapter 2 - Equipment and Set-Up

    • Equipment

    • Gear Checklist

    • Frames Per Second and Resolution

    • Stabilization

    • Nikon Users

    • Canon Users

    • Sony Users

    • Canon Specific Settings - Canon R5 (Canon Mirrorless)

    • Sony Settings

  • 3

    Chapter 3 - Fundamentals

    • Settings for Low Lighting

    • Aperture

    • ISO

    • Shutter Speed

    • Focus

    • White Balance

    • Changing The Birth Environment

  • 4

    Chapter 4 - The How

    • How to Photograph and Film at the Same Time

    • The Live Tutorial

    • Early Labor and B Roll Footage

    • Active Labor

    • The Moment of Birth

    • Postpartum

    • Watch the final film from the Live Tutorial

    • Details and Narrative Arc

    • Camera Techniques
  • 5

    Chapter 5 - The Sounds of Birth

    • Sounds - What to Capture

    • Sounds - The Wrong Sounds

    • Choosing Music for Birth

    • Song Suggestions
  • 6

    Chapter 6 - Being on Call

    • Being on Call

    • The Variety of Birth

    • Working with Medical Professionals
  • 7

    Chapter 7 - Birth Emergencies and Unique Births

    • Unique Birth Situations

    • Scenario #1 - No Filming during moment of birth

    • Scenario #2 - No Filming in the OR

    • Scenario #3 - Emergencies
  • 8

    Chapter 8 - Editing in Final Cut and Premiere Pro

    • Editing Tutorial

    • The Details of Shooting and Editing

    • LIVE Editing Tutorial - Monet edits a full birth in FCP

    • LIVE Editing - The Basics in Premiere Pro

    • Editing Links We Love for Premiere and Final Cut Pro

    • Pulling Stills
  • 9

    Chapter 9 - Jessi Snapp - Advanced Premiere Pro Editing

    • Audio and Sound Design

    • How to Collect Sounds

    • Transitions

    • Transitions- Double Exposures

    • Transitions - Time Remapping

    • The Power of Masking

  • 10

    Chapter 10 - Jacinta - Advanced Sounds

    • Equipment

    • Storytelling

    • Music

    • Audio Editing - Premiere Pro

    • Using the Beat of the Music for Impact

    • Including Birth Dialogue

    • Troubleshooting with Sound & Cleaning

    • Transition with Sound
  • 11

    Chapter 11 - Sharing the Intimacy of Birth on Social Media

    • Nudity and Sharing

    • Social Media for Birth Videography

    • Creating Reels/Video and Growing Your Audience

    • TikTok Basics - Creating Content
  • 12

    Chapter 12 - The Business of Birth

    • Pricing

    • Contracts and Communication
  • 13

    Chapter 13 - Wrapping Up

    • BBY FILM BADGE

    • Take Aways

Invest Today

Join us for the most comprehensive Birth Videography Course in the industry. Once you purchase the course, ALL OF THE CONTENT is available to you immediately. Dive in and learn today!

Pricing options

Pay Monthly and Chapters Released Monthly

BONUS MATERIAL!

The course is FULL of written and video content so that you feel CONFIDENT as soon as you finish it. But not only do we want to succeed, we want you to THRIVE!

  • Film Contract

    Receive a thorough contract that you can send to your videography clients, as well as a sample model release.

  • Facebook Group

    Join a community of Birth Videographers just like yourself. Learn from them, grow with them, and celebrate with them. This work is always better with a community!

  • Share Your Video on Our Page

    We would love to share your video on our videography page with links to your location and website.

MORE Bonus Material!

MORE Bonus content for you!

  • Video Toolkit

    Downloadable Toolkit that you can reference from your phone while at a birth! ($149 value)

  • LUTS

    A Stunning Collection of LUTS made specifically for Birth Film Editing.

  • Your Video Listed on Our Site

    We want to share your work on our website! Every student will also receive a BBY Film Badge.

Instructor(s)

Jenn and Monet BBH

Jenn and Monet are the cofounders of Birth Becomes You. Together, they've photographed almost 1000 birth stories. Jenn is based in Michigan, and Monet is based in Colorado. They are both birth photographers, birth videographers, doulas, and educators.

Birth Videographer, Instructor, Mentor

Jessi Snapp

Jessi is an award-winning filmmaker and published photographer residing in Northern Indiana. She has been shooting and producing videos since the age of 15. Jessi specializes in cinematic birth films and has a love for storytelling. She is passionate about serving bereaved families in her community, raising her amazing boys, and teaching others the art of filmmaking.

Videography Instructor, Mentor, Photographer

Jacinta Lagos

I’m Jacinta. I am a latina in the US! I’m a wife and a mom of three amazing kiddos. I’ve been a videographer my entire life (18 years and counting!) and I’m also part of the BBY certified community and a birth doula. Last year I had the honor of being Birth videographer of the year 2022, cause video is my jam! I love absolutely everything about having “moving” images (pun intended) of one of the most important moments in a person’s life: birth.

This Course Covers it ALL

Not only do you learn the basics of filming, but you learn the basics of birth and how to combine birth photography and film for your clients.

  • Settings that you’ll use, almost every single time and Stabilization and how to create a film that is smooth right out of the camera

  • Learn how to improve your audio and how to use it to turn a good film into a great one with Jacinta Lagos

  • How to photograph AND film at the same time and use Monet's techniques to create incredible birth films and galleries.

  • Learn Premiere Pro Basics and Advanced Editing Skills from Jenn and Jessi

  • Follow Along with Monet during a birth and see how she films and shoots stills.

  • 8 Entire hours of video content from our instructors including Shooting and editing a full birth with Monet!

Rachel's Fast Home Birth

FAQ

  • Can you access the course content all at once?

    Yes! The course content is available immediately upon full price purchase and you have access to all 13 Chapters.

  • Are there Videos in the course?

    Yes! Watch videos and read through written content in every Chapter!

  • What is included with the course?

    You receive a Birth videography contract, a Birth Film Toolkit, a set of 5 BBY LUTS, access to our video-only Facebook group and Monthly office hours to ask your questions on a Zoom Call.

  • What if I took the Everyday Films Course, is it similar?

    Some of the foundational content is similar but this course dives way deeper. We have 8 hours of video content that is BRAND NEW, as well as the 3 new instructors (Jenn Mason, Jacinta Lagos, and Jessi Snapp). Videography has changed so much in the last six years...and this course is now the most comprehensive place to learn how to film births! If you still aren't sure, email us ([email protected]) and we can answer any of your questions!

  • Is this like the Essence of Birth?

    YES! Very similar structure and organization. The only difference is the content is available to you immediately!

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