Might be me but the course trailer made it seem like it's an animation render (walk and getting scared) than a static image. Still a great course and learnt a lot.
That last animation part is up to you, to make something different and creative, to tell your story. Here's a course that is all about the camera:
https://cgcookie.com/courses/directing-the-camera-in-blender
And for more knowledge on how to light your scene:
https://cgcookie.com/courses/fundamentals-of-digital-lighting-in-blender