Creative DSLR Video Techniques

Follow along with Ben Long as he shoots, edits, and color corrects a short film, using a video-capable DSLR.

Introduction

• Introduction
• Why shoot video on a DSLR?

1. Planning a Project

• Crafting the DSLR project idea
• Planning out the project logistics
• The structure of the shoot
• Lighting, audio, and an extra pair of hands

2. Shooting a DSLR Short Project

• Interior staging
• Shooting an interview as the foundation
• Shooting static footage of the subject at work
• Adding movement to increase interest
• Shooting rehearsal footage for the project
• Using creative techniques for documenting the rehearsal
• Shooting cinematic performance footage
• Shooting some details to work with performance footage
• Shooting additional B-roll for coverage

3. Post-processing on a DSLR Video Project

• Organizing the DSLR footage
• Synching audio with DSLR footage
• Finding the story in the footage
• Evaluating the first narrative cut decisions
• Adding cutaways to enhance the DSLR project
• Adding music to enhance the video project
• Color grading the final piece
• The final edited project