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Cinematography Course | Shoot Expert Video on Any Camera

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Overview

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Want to shoot amazing video?

This course is designed to deliver you the most up to date cinematography tips WITHOUT all the useless fluff. No one wants to sit through a 9 hour course and walk away with only 2 hours of useful information. This course brings you all the professional knowledge that you need to shoot like a seasoned cinematographer AND you can can start practicing today without spending thousands of dollars on expensive gear. It is designed for DSLRs and smartphones so there's nothing stopping you from getting started immediately.

What makes me qualified to teach you?

My name is Dale McManus and I’m a professional Cinematographer, Photographer, and Award-Winning Youtuber. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and 8 years of experience in the field of cinematography and photography.

If you want to take your videos to a whole new level, boost your social media content, or even start a career in professional cinematography, then this is the course for you!

Here’s just some of what you’re going to learn:

-How to shoot professional video by utilizing shot composition.

-How to optimize your camera settings for taking better video.

-How to replicate cinematic movie-like movement for your video.

-How to create professional lighting for any scenario.

-How storytelling can instantly boost your production quality.

-How to film people, landscapes, architecture, and more.

-How to properly document your travels, shoot short films, and boost your social media content.

Syllabus

  • Who Are You & What Will I Learn?
  • What is Cinematography?
  • Camera Section: Intro
  • What is Video Resolution?
  • What is Aspect Ratio?
  • Understanding Frame Rate
  • Lenses & Depth of Field
  • DSLR: How to Change Resolution & Frame Rate
  • iPhone: How to Change Resolution & Frame Rate
  • What's in My Camera Bag?
  • Exposure: Intro
  • Aperture & Shutter Speed for Cinematography
  • Why Shooting Darker is Always Better
  • How Frame Rate and Shutter Effect Exposure
  • Shot Composition: Intro
  • Perspective and Storytelling
  • Types of Vantage Point
  • Rule of Thirds
  • The 180 Degree Rule
  • Lead Room and Head Room
  • Cinematic Movement: Intro
  • Handheld Vs Stabilized Footage
  • The Types of Movement
  • Bonus Technique: Starting and Clearing the Scene
  • Lighting for Cinematography: Intro
  • Shooting Outdoors with Natural Light
  • Shooting Indoors with Controlled Light
  • Color Temperature
  • Visualize the Scene
  • End & Thankyou

Taught by

Dale McManus

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