Introduction to HDDSLR Cinema

In this course, first-time filmmakers and photographers making the transition into video will be introduced to many of the core building blocks necessary to make their first short films. Students will come away from this online workshop with a good understanding of what tools they need for their productions, and when and how to best use them.

• Introduction: Still Photos vs Video
• HDDSLR Cameras
• Audio
• Video Gear
• Bonus: Vincent Laforet & Chase Jarvis Chat
• Cinema Language
• Camera Support & Lighting
• Handheld Rigs
• Film Crew
• The First Shoot!
• Feedback and Q&A
• First Shoot Post-Production
• Pre-Production Meeting
• Crew Pre-Production
• Second Shoot!
• Bonus: Final Student Project - The Bottom of the Tank