From September 1 to 3, 2025, I conducted a three-day WSQ Smartphone Videography and Video Editing class at Inspizone, International Plaza. The participants came from diverse walks of life — from young working adults to senior retirees. Some wanted to produce better event videos for their work, others sought to improve their ecommerce product videos, while a few were interested in enhancing their vlogs, travel videos, cooking clips, or family memories.
Most of the class had zero prior experience with video-making, with only two participants entering with some knowledge. My personal goal for this run was not to focus on recording the class for resale, but to give my full attention to those present. I wanted every participant to leave with 100% satisfaction, armed with at least the foundational knowledge of making videos.
Experience
The first day went smoothly, with energy and curiosity filling the room. On the second day, however, I hit a challenge — nearly half the class grew restless in the later half, admitting their brains couldn’t take in more information. This reminded me of the cognitive limits learners face and the importance of pacing.
The third day was assessment time, where each participant presented their work. I initially thought this would be a quiet and disengaged session, but to my surprise, it turned into the liveliest part of the course. Not only did participants showcase their projects, but they also gave constructive feedback to one another, creating a supportive learning environment I hadn’t anticipated.
Of course, there were struggles. Some participants wrestled with new concepts, but with persistence and peer support, they eventually found clarity. What stood out most to me was the cooperation within the group — they helped each other, shared their own extra knowledge, and created a positive learning atmosphere.
By the end of each day, I felt deeply fulfilled, yet completely drained, as though I had poured every ounce of energy into each participant.
Learning
This experience reinforced an important truth: while I want to share everything I know, participants can only absorb so much at once. Videography has both foundational principles and rapidly evolving new methods. Striking the right balance between the two is key.
I noticed that my hands-on exercises worked extremely well. Participants enjoyed them, felt proud of their creations, and left with tangible results. I will continue to use these in future sessions. On the other hand, my attempts to introduce AI methodologies fell flat — participants were not interested, likely because they had signed up for the technical basics rather than advanced trends.
Teaching this class reaffirmed my expertise in social media video creation and monetization as an influencer, while also showing me where I need to adapt to meet learners at their level.
Application
For the next run, I plan to expand beyond the standard lesson plan and share additional apps and tools that participants can apply in real life.
The lesson plan itself is a treasure trove of content that can be repurposed — into blog posts, YouTube tutorials, online course modules, and even templates. The challenge lies in not overwhelming myself or my students with too much information at once.
What concerns me is continuity. Once the class ended, I realized I had no follow-up system in place. Each time, I find myself starting from scratch to market the next session, instead of nurturing the students I’ve already taught. Building a continuity plan — such as offering advanced workshops, digital products, or a community space — will be crucial in aligning this work with my broader mission of content creation, thought leadership, and passive income.
Closing
I am grateful for the participants who signed up, trusted my expertise, and engaged wholeheartedly in the learning journey. Helping them tell better stories with their smartphones reminded me why I started teaching — to make video creation accessible to everyone.
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