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Skillshare

Learn Filmmaking from Beginner to Pro

via Skillshare

Overview

Learn the fundamental basics of professional filmmaking as taught by in film schools. This complete guide teaches you all the technical and artists rules of videography to get started as a filmmaker.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of the rules of filmmaking. This means that you can start making videos like a professional would.

These are the topics that you will master by the end of the class:

  • Manual camera control
  • Compositions
  • The art of filmmaking
  • Camera support

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?

This class is for any creative who wants to get started with filmmaking. You don't need any experience as this class is focussed at beginners.

The same information from this class is being taught at expensive film schools. So even if you already have some basic experience, it's always good to go through this class to learn about the art of filmmaking.

WHAT DO I NEED?

To get the most out of this class it's advised that you have a video camera of some sort. This could be an SLR or even your phone! As long as you have a way to record video, you are fine. Filmmaking is an art, you don't need an expensive camera.

CLASS RESOURCES

  • Check out Storyblocks.com/Jordy to download unlimited video assets
  • Advanced Filmmaking Class: Mastering Cinematic Compositions in Video & Film
  • Learn the basics of lighting in film: Introduction to Lighting for Videography

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Camera Introduction
  • The Aperture
  • ISO Settings
  • Shutter Speed
  • Frame Rates
  • The Histogram
  • Autofocus
  • Manual Focus
  • White Balance
  • Picture Profiles
  • Rule of Thirds
  • Talent Framing
  • Foregrounds
  • The Background
  • Focal Length
  • Camera Position
  • The 180 Rule
  • Handheld Movement
  • Slow Motion
  • B-Roll
  • Shoot for the Edit
  • Practice
  • ND Filters
  • The Tripod
  • Panning and Tilting
  • The Camera Rig
  • The Gimbal
  • The Slider
  • Creating Depth
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Jordy Vandeput

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