You will get personal instruction on setting up a home or office video studio
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With years of on-set studio direction experience, and instructing others in crew operations on set, I am ready to provide you with one-on-one help in learning to produce video in your own at-home or in-office studio. Whether you want a brief quick-start session... or a full ten-week course, we can design the process to meet your needs.
Training will cover the different roles of each person in the crew - even if that's just one person!
Specific training on lighting, audio, camera set-up and operation, talent coaching, directing...
I will cover finer points - nuances that make a video stand out.
Training will include the geeky technical stuff if you want.... or we can avoid that area if you want.
I will include many special skills that apply to your own immediate goals, whether it be shooting for YouTube, seminars, instruction, music videos, etc.
The coaching will work remotely, using Facetime screen sharing, or Zoom video chat screen sharing, and I will walk you through instructional modules in a friendly, easy-to-follow way until you feel confident enough to fly on your own.
Let's start with a brief, free phone call or video-chat, just to see if this is what you want.
Thanks!
Training will cover the different roles of each person in the crew - even if that's just one person!
Specific training on lighting, audio, camera set-up and operation, talent coaching, directing...
I will cover finer points - nuances that make a video stand out.
Training will include the geeky technical stuff if you want.... or we can avoid that area if you want.
I will include many special skills that apply to your own immediate goals, whether it be shooting for YouTube, seminars, instruction, music videos, etc.
The coaching will work remotely, using Facetime screen sharing, or Zoom video chat screen sharing, and I will walk you through instructional modules in a friendly, easy-to-follow way until you feel confident enough to fly on your own.
Let's start with a brief, free phone call or video-chat, just to see if this is what you want.
Thanks!
Project Type
Audio Production, Video ProductionWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$100
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Standard
$250
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Advanced
$500
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 3 days | 35 days | 70 days |
Number of Revisions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Optional add-ons
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On-location coaching - East of Mississippi River
(+ 4 Days)
+$1,500
On-location coaching - West of Mississippi River
(+ 6 Days)
+$2,500Frequently asked questions
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Elaina S.
Feb 27, 2026
Jeffrey is an excellent communicator and teacher. He listens carefully, explains things clearly, and shares his knowledge in a way that feels practical and empowering. I came into the consultation with very little understanding of the equipment I had purchased. By the end, I had a much stronger grasp of my camera, lighting, audio, room design, and the next steps needed to create a polished, professional video setup. I appreciate his guidance and look forward to working with Jeffrey again.
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Shannon M.
Jun 23, 2026
Animated Explainer Video with Website Walkthrough for Cancer Support Registry Platform
Jeffrey was wonderful to work with creating an explainer video for our website. Very well done. He worked patiently with any edits adding in his expertise on what works well. He provided excellent advice and the end product is something we can be very proud of. I look forward to working with him again!
JF
Jade F.
Jun 5, 2026
2026 Graduation Video Project
Communicative throughout the process. Stuck to deadlines and helpful with last minute changes
SP
Shawn P.
Jun 5, 2026
Stock Media Search - June 2026
Jeffrey was responsive, professional, and helpful. He completed the requested stock media search quickly and gave an honest assessment of whether the available footage would be a good fit for the project. I appreciated his clear communication and practical guidance.
MS
Michael S.
Mar 24, 2026
60 minute consultation
Jeffrey was a man with a plan. He was such a delight for this tiny engagement. To be honest I didn't think we'd be able to spend a whole hour talking about my zoom setup but I was so glad that I hired him to help me with my office setup. Very knowledgeable in this area.
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Elaina S.
Feb 27, 2026
You will get personal instruction on setting up a home or office video studio
Jeffrey is an excellent communicator and teacher. He listens carefully, explains things clearly, and shares his knowledge in a way that feels practical and empowering. I came into the consultation with very little understanding of the equipment I had purchased. By the end, I had a much stronger grasp of my camera, lighting, audio, room design, and the next steps needed to create a polished, professional video setup. I appreciate his guidance and look forward to working with Jeffrey again.
About Jeffrey
Video Editing, Marketing Videos, On-Screen Graphics, Animations
100%
Job Success
Fincastle, United States - 2:18 pm local time
"Awesome experience from beginning to end!" -- Recent Upwork Client
✅ Web videos - YouTube ads, promotionals, explainers...
✅ Corporate videos - Executive presentations, interviews, training...
✅ Broadcast TV - promotional ads and brand spots, national & local advertisers....
✅ Top quality audio, music, and on-screen graphics....
🏆 17+ years of professional experience editing persuasive stories using video.
▶︎ I specialize in taking your existing footage, and enhancing it to a whole new level of professionalism, through improved color and audio, graphics and on-screen titles, and so much more.
▶︎ My commercial work has appeared on national & cable TV, HGTV, DIY, Hulu channels, among others.
▶︎ Consulting: I can provide just the right amount of guidance to help you set up an on-site studio - with very little expense - and produce excellent raw video yourself.
▶︎ Software skills:
Expert / Instructor: Final Cut Pro X
Advanced: After Effects, InDesign
Other: Photoshop, Illustrator
My goal is to make your experience so reassuring that you consider it a pleasure. If you would like to have a complimentary telephone or video chat to discuss your project, I look forward to it.
Jeff Hillman
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Jeffrey can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Jeffrey receives requirements from you.
Jeffrey works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
We meet for one-hour sessions
In these concise and well-prepared sessions, you will gain important and practical knowledge that will help you gain confidence and skill in shooting your own video.