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Video Foundations: Cameras and Shooting

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Introduces the core ideas behind how video cameras capture moving images, and explains how to light and mic a shoot.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Using the exercise files
  • Introducing the subject for the video shoot
1. Getting Started in Video
  • Learning the craft of filmmaking
  • Exploring types of video cameras
  • Knowing what to look for in a camera
2. Camera Essentials
  • 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
3. Moving the Camera
  • Choosing the right tripod
  • Understanding camera moves
  • Mastering hand-held shooting
4. Audio Essentials
  • 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
5. Lighting Essentials
  • Working with lighting instruments
  • Understanding lighting concepts
  • Creating a four-point lighting setup for a scene
  • Using corrective gels
Conclusion
  • Shooting for the edit
  • Goodbye

Taught by

Anthony Q. Artis

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