Filmmaking on a Budget: Tips for Achieving a Cinematic Look

Want to create beautiful, cinematic looking videos without breaking the bank?

This course is about using the equipment you have – whether it’s a brand new mirrorless camera, an old camcorder, or your smartphone – to create a professional, cinematic look.

In this practical 30-minute class, you’ll learn the technical and creative steps required to film well-composed, immersive videos that get that Hollywood-look on a budget. 

The key lessons include:

• Setting up your camera for the classic cinematic look
• Achieving great-looking footage with natural light 
• How to inexpensively DIY your lighting 
• Choosing the right location and props on a tight budget
• How to add depth and life to your shots 

Simon Cade is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience in shooting documentaries, short films, and branded content. He started his career by filming on a tight budget and still believes in smart, budget-friendly filmmaking. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be shooting cinematic footage that looks and feels like the real thing!

• Introduction
• Equipment
• Frame Rate & Shutter Speed
• Aperture & ISO
• White Balance
• Smartphone Settings
• Optical Stabilisation
• Basic Camerawork
• Adding Depth
• Focal Length
• What's Around the Camera?
• Getting Location Permission
• Props & Costumes
• Camera Movement
• Using Natural Light
• Motivated Light
• Light Direction
• Light Quality
• Light Color
• Wrapping Up