Middle School Media · Sacramento Adventist Academy · Grades 6–8
Pick up a camera. Tell a story.
A filmmaking program for middle schoolers at Sacramento Adventist Academy — shoot it, edit it, and export something worth sharing.
Lessons & Tutorials
Two courses. Fifteen lessons. In order.
Start at the top and work your way down. Every lesson ends with a "Try it yourself" task.
CapCut Basics
Cut clips, add transitions and captions, fix color, and export clean — all in the free CapCut app.
FilmCraft Basics
Cut, trim, title, color, and export with FilmCraft — a free, open-source editor that gives you full desktop control.
Student Videos
Made by students in this class.
Press play on what last term's filmmakers turned in.
// Browse the full gallery on the Student Videos page.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is Middle School Media?
Middle School Media is a free filmmaking program from Sacramento Adventist Academy for students in grades 6–8. It teaches the full path from shooting to editing to exporting a finished video.
How many courses and lessons are there?
Two courses and fifteen lessons, with new lessons added during the school year. Start with CapCut Basics, then move up to FilmCraft.
What grades is it for?
Grades 6 through 8.
Do I need an account or to pay?
No. Every lesson is free to watch, and no account is needed.
What do I need to get started?
A computer with the free CapCut or FilmCraft editor — plus something you want to film.
Our School
Sacramento Adventist Academy.
This class lives inside a bigger place. Want to know more about the school behind the cameras?
Carmichael, CA 95608