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Learn Camera Basics for Videos - A Beginners Guide

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Overview

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Are you that person who wants to start making videos but don’t know where to start. And do all the camera settings seem scary to you? Then you have come to the right place! Learning camera basics for videos isn’t that complicated!

What you will learn
In this class, I will break down all the different camera settings and I will go through in detail about all the terminology such as shutter speed, frame rates per second, ISO, Aperture, etc with real-life examples. Most of the time I will be filming outdoors and will take you to all different scenarios so that you can learn with me about how to apply different settings in your camera to film at different times of the day. 

And by the end of this class, you will know all about your camera gear and you will be confident enough to film in manual settings and get the most out of your camera. You would exactly know how to play with shutter speed, frame rates per second, ISO and aperture to get the best video output possible from your camera.

Structure of the class

  • An Introduction to video cameras: Lesson 4-8 will consist of everything you need to know while buying your first video camera. We will discuss the pros and cons of an action camera, point and shoot cameras and Mirrorless/DSLR cameras. By the end of this lesson, you know what camera is good for you, if you are thinking of investing in a good video camera.
  • Camera basics in depth: In lesson 9-14, I will go in-depth about the different camera resolution setting. I will explain about the shutter speed, ISO, Aperture, Frame rates per second and much more. I will also discuss how you can use all those settings in different scenarios.
  • Real-life examples: In lesson 15-17, I will be talking about how you can use all the settings discussed in real life and how those setting are interrelated to each other. I will show you how to film with and without camera filters. I will show you how to film slow-motion videos and how you can change the frame rates to get the best slow-motion video possible. I will also show a few examples of filming in low light and how you can use the ISO setting to get the best footage possible in low light.
  • Introduction to camera lenses: In lesson 17, I will give a brief introduction about the types of lenses available in the market and which lens is the best for you if you are starting out.

Is this class interesting for you?
This class is welcoming to student of all levels, though the class is built for beginners in mind.

So, do I see you in my class? Let’s learn and create!
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Who am I?
My name is Adi – and since a few months I am living in the Netherlands. Since I got my first camera back in 2015 to capture my travels, I am hooked with videography! Every day I learned something new and eventually I started my own video production company and YouTube channel! I learned all the ins and outs of videography online or by self-teaching and I would love to share my knowledge with all of you!

My equipment
Check the gear I use: Adi Singh (@letsmeetabroad) gear • Kit

Let's connect!
My YouTube channel: Let’s Meet Abroad
Instagram: @letscreateonline @letsmeetabroad 

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Why you should watch this class?
  • Contents
  • A Good Video Camera
  • Type Of Video Cameras
  • Action Cameras - Pros & Cons
  • Point and Shoot Cameras - Pros & Cons
  • Mirrorless/DSLRs - Pros and Cons
  • Different Camera Resolutions
  • Frame Rates Per Seconds
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO
  • Lens Apertures
  • Camera Filters
  • Filming w/wthout lens filters
  • Filming a Slow Motion Video
  • Filming in Low Light
  • An Introduction to Camera Lenses
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Adi Singh

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