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Video Foundations: Cameras and Shooting

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Tags

Camera Operation Courses Cinematography Courses Video Production Courses Exposure Courses Microphones Courses Audio Recording Courses Camera Movement Courses White Balance Courses

Course Description

Overview

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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