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Video Foundations: Cameras and Shooting

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Introduces the core ideas behind how video cameras capture moving images, and explains how to light and mic a shoot.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
Using the exercise files
Introducing the subject for the video shoot

1. Getting Started in Video

Learning the craft of filmmaking
Exploring types of video cameras
Knowing what to look for in a camera

2. Camera Essentials

Learning camera anatomy
Exploring important camera settings
Understanding how to focus
Using tools to achieve better focus
Knowing when to use auto focus
Shooting with shallow depth of field
Understanding exposure
Using neutral density (ND) filters to correct overexposure
Using zebra stripes to accurately judge exposure
Using gain to artificially brighten an underexposed shot
Choosing the right shutter speed
Understanding color temperature
White balancing a shot

3. Moving the Camera

Choosing the right tripod
Understanding camera moves
Mastering hand-held shooting

4. Audio Essentials

Five sound rules to live by
Understanding the types of microphones for video shooting
Setting up microphones for a video shoot
Using a boom microphone
Setting proper audio levels

5. Lighting Essentials

Working with lighting instruments
Understanding lighting concepts
Creating a four-point lighting setup for a scene
Using corrective gels

Conclusion

Shooting for the edit
Goodbye

Taught by

Anthony Q. Artis

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