Description
In this Course, You will learn :
- You will be guided through a step-by-step process for creating great-looking and sounding videos!
- Learn how to shotlist, light, frame, shoot, and capture crystal clear audio at the film school level!
- Get the confidence you need to start filming social media content, client projects, or personal projects from scratch!
- As a video creator, broaden your creativity, production quality, cinematography, and passion!
- Learn important video principles that you can apply to all of your future projects!
- Hands-on exercises to hone your skills and gain real-world video production experience!
- Tell stories in your videos that you're proud of, whether you're using a camera or your smartphone!
Syllabus :
1. Film Set Experience: Cinematography, Lenses, Lighting, and More
- On Set: Videography Setup and Choosing How to Shoot with Your DSLR or Camera
- On Set: Camera Movement and Essential Cinematography Techniques
- On Set: Camera Lens Choice, Composition, and Framing
- On Set: Make Better Video Edits with These Videography Techniques
- Overview of the Filmmaking and Video Production Techniques we Learned on Set
- Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone
- Videography Pro’s and Con’s of GoPro/Action Cameras
- Hack for Great Looking DSLR and Mirrorless Footage
- Learning Exercise: Film Your Practice Shot with Upgraded Videography Techniques
2. Maximize Your Video Settings
- Get The Most Out of Your Video Settings Overview
- Tips For Smartphone Shooters
- Camera Settings
- Nail Your DSLR and Camera Exposure and ISO Levels
- Shutter Speed Fundamentals for DSLR and Other Cameras
- Hands On: Shutter Speed In-Depth
- Synthesizing Your Framerate, ISO, and Shutterspeed Settings
- Hands On: Picture Profile and My Personal Favorite Settings
- Use The Correct White Balance Settings
3. Camera Essentials For Great Looking Video
- Case Study: Aperture Essentials
- Case Study: Understand Focal Length
- Case Study: Key Differences of Frame Rates
- Camera Settings Activity Introduction
- Learning Exercise: ISO and White Balance
- Learning Exercise: Using Focal Length to Enhance Your Shot
- Learning Exercise: Using Depth of Field to Create a More Cinematic Image
4. Studio Setup: Video Lighting, Settings, Lens, Framing, Practicals, Colored Gels
- Hands On: Video Production Set Up and Camera Settings with Studio Lighting
- Hands On: Rule of Thirds, Composition, and Focal Length with Studio Lighting
- Hands On: High Key, Low Key, and Rim Lighting in a Studio
- Hands On: Upgrade Your Video Production Level with "Practicals" in a Studio
- Hands On: Effect of Color Gels on Your Studio Lighting
5. Natural Light Setup: Background, Framing, Lighting, Settings, Lens, Practicals
- Hands On: Choose Your Video Production Set Using Natural Light
- Hands On: Initial Set Up and Camera Specifics Using Natural Light
- Hands On: Optimize Your Background and Aperture with Natural Light
- Hands On: Proper Framing, Focal Length, and Distance with Natural Light
- Filmmaking Summary of Studio and Natural Light Setups
- Learning Exercise: Film Your Talking Scene with New Videography Techniques
6. One on One: Getting Cinematic Shots with any Camera
- Introduction to Discussion with a Professional Filmmaker
- Video Production Equipment I Recommend
- You've Made it This Far! Here's What's Coming Next
7. Get Crystal Clear Audio and Microphone Essentials
- Audio Production: Main Types of Microphones
- Walkthrough: Audio Production and Sound Dynamics in your Environment
- How To: DIY for Capturing the Best Sound
- Audio Production: 3 Ways to Remove Noise Makers from Your Shoot
- Hands On: Auto vs. Manual Audio Settings
- Behind the Scenes: Explanation of my DIY Setup
- Demonstration: Create a Great Voiceover (Lavalier vs. Shotgun Mic)
- Audio Production: Smartphone Audio Hack
- Learning Exercise: Record Your Crystal Clear Audio
8. Using B-roll and Cutaway Shots to Upgrade Your Video
- Videography: Review and Improve Your DSLR and Camera Footage
- Videography: Essentials of B-roll and Video Coverage
- Videography: Importance of Using Multiple Shot Types
- Videography: Shot Types and Framing In-Depth
- Additional Learning: Framing Analysis and Shooting with Multiple Cameras
- Additional Learning: The 180 Degree Rule and Frame Balancing
- Videography: Using Cutaways and Shot Types Recap
9. Upgrade Your Videos with Camera Movement
- Cinematography: Main Types of Camera Movement
- Cinematography: In-Depth Analysis of Camera Movement
- Cinematography: How Speed of Camera Movement Effects Your Video Production
- Cinematography: Synthesizing Your Filmmaking and Camera Techniques Introduction
- Hands On: Shoot Your Montage with Upgraded Filmmaking and Videography Techniques
- Learning Exercise: Create Your Own Awesome Montage
10. Create a Shot List and an Exciting Video Montage
- Introduction to Shot List Essentials as a Videographer
- Learning Exercise: Create Your Shot List
- Optimize Your DSLR and Camera Settings to Shoot Your Montage
- Hands On: Main Cinematography Techniques to Film What's on Your Shot List
- Hands On: Camera Movement and Enhancing Your Montage
- Hands On: In-Camera Transitions and Create an Impactful Ending Shot
- Learning Exercise: Shoot Your Epic B-roll
11. Lenses, Cameras, and Audio Equipment
- Intro to Learning Session with a Pro Photographer and Video Creator
- Advice from an Expert: Entry Level Videography Equipment with Luis
- Advice from an Expert: Pro's and Con's of Different Types of Gear with Luis
- Advice from an Expert: Camera Lens Specifics, Choices, and Advice with Luis
- Advice from an Expert: Motivation, Progress, and Success as a Video Creator