90-day roadmap (practical path you can copy)
Goal: Produce 4–6 portfolio-ready short pieces by Day 90.
Days 1–14: Foundations
- Buy one practical Udemy course (camera basics & intro to editing). Watch lessons and shoot small 60–90 second exercises daily.
- Upload 2 practice videos to YouTube or a private portfolio; note mistakes and re-shoot.
Days 15–45: Story & Technique
- Watch MasterClass modules (Scorsese/Spike Lee) focusing on scene construction and actor direction.
- Combine one storytelling technique with camera & lighting skills from your Udemy course and make a 2-minute narrative.
Days 46–75: Specialize & Validate
- Enroll in one Coursera course module (CalArts) and submit a graded project.
- Iterate on feedback and publish a polished short.
Days 76–90: Polish & Reel
- Re-edit your top 3 pieces into a 60–90 second director’s reel.
- Publish to Vimeo/YouTube, add to your portfolio, and share on social networks with small targeted posts.