Introduces the core ideas behind how video cameras capture moving images, and explains how to light and mic a shoot.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
- Introducing the subject for the video shoot
- Learning the craft of filmmaking
- Exploring types of video cameras
- Knowing what to look for in a camera
- 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
- Choosing the right tripod
- Understanding camera moves
- Mastering hand-held shooting
- 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
- Working with lighting instruments
- Understanding lighting concepts
- Creating a four-point lighting setup for a scene
- Using corrective gels
- Shooting for the edit
- Goodbye
Taught by
Anthony Q. Artis
