Camera Essentials

This second course in the Photographer to Video in Today's Gig Economy program will provide an understanding of the camera settings and gear that is used in professional DSLR and mirrorless video production. We will cover the basics of camera systems and lenses, including achieving perfect exposure and great color, and will also dig into lighting and camera support. This course will lead you through a smooth transition from still photographer to video professional.

• Navigating Video Editing Software
• This session will provide a basic tutorial on editing and exporting your videos in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Exploring Lens and Settings
• This session will go over the differences between a photo and video file, explore the concept of codecs and transcribing video, discuss the elements of the exposure triangle, and determine which lens to use in professional settings.
• Tools for Managing Light and Motion
• In this session we'll go over camera equipment used to create motion, lighting techniques and variations, to the importance of color rendering index values.