How to Make a Game Trailer: The First Steps
by Derek Lieu
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Course overview
A course by experienced game trailer editor Derek Lieu providing step-by-step guidance on designing game trailers.
A course on the initial steps and design principles for creating game trailers, taught by professional editor Derek Lieu.
What’s included
- Step-by-step instructions for designing a game trailer
Three one-time pricing options extracted ($25 USD, $349 USD, and $699 USD).
What you’ll learn
- Learn how to design exceptional game trailers
Is this course right for you?
Who it's for
- Indie game developers looking to edit their own game trailers
- Video editors interested in game trailer production
- Game creators looking for trailer design guidance from an industry expert
Strengths & trade-offs
What the evidence shows, weighed both ways.
What the course delivers
- Taught by a prolific game trailer editor with major industry credits (Among Us, Half-Life: Alyx, Firewatch)
Where it comes up short
- Limited public details available regarding specific module breakdown and lesson format
Before you buy
- Course depth and support level at higher price points are unclear from the brief description
Final verdict
Conditionally recommended
Recommended if you are looking to learn game trailer design from a proven industry professional, though buyers should verify what tier features are included at the higher price points.
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$25 USD
$25 USD is justified for foundational game trailer design instruction from an expert editor behind major titles like Firewatch and Among Us.
Why it's worth it
Instruction directly from an editor with major titles like Among Us and Half-Life: Alyx
“by the the game trailer editor behind Among Us, Half-Life: Alyx, Firewatch, Spelunky 2, and more!”
Worth it if
You want affordable, entry-level guidance on game trailer design concepts from an industry professional.
Not worth it if
You need hands-on editing mentorship rather than self-paced video instructions on game trailers.
$349 USD
$349 USD is justified if this tier includes comprehensive curriculum depth, templates, or direct feedback on your game trailer editing.
Why it's worth it
Proven industry expertise from a recognized game trailer professional
“by the the game trailer editor behind Among Us, Half-Life: Alyx, Firewatch, Spelunky 2, and more!”
Where it falls short
Lack of explicit detail on whether direct feedback or extra assets are included at this price point
Worth it if
You are producing a commercial game trailer and want deep structural insights from a top editor.
Not worth it if
You only need basic tips on game trailer creation and do not plan to edit professional marketing assets.
$699 USD
$699 USD is difficult to fully justify without explicit evidence of 1-on-1 trailer reviews, mentorship, or comprehensive assets included at this tier.
Why it's worth it
Expert-led instruction from a seasoned game trailer editor
“by the the game trailer editor behind Among Us, Half-Life: Alyx, Firewatch, Spelunky 2, and more!”
Where it falls short
High price point given the lack of documented personal support or live mentorship details
Worth it if
This tier provides direct, personal trailer feedback or mentorship from Derek Lieu for your game release.
Not worth it if
You are on a tight budget or do not receive direct 1-on-1 feedback on your game trailer project.
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