This course is designed to provide working knowledge of how to capture video using cinematographic techniques. We explore a robust mix of technical and artistic issues in helping you use your DSLR to create inspiring video. You'll learn the unique skills and capabilities of capturing video using your DSLR from proper shooting techniques for steady shots, beautiful depth of field, controlling the exposure, and getting great audio. This course is a must for those getting started with video.
Prerequisites:
Any 201 Camera Series course or equivalent knowledge
Course Outline:
- Demystifying frame rates/video resolutions and which to use for your needs
- Proper handling and use of the DSLR while recording
- Taking a story-making approach to creating video
- Leveraging your DSLR's unique creative features in video mode
- Maximizing audio quality
- Exploring options for editing
- Exploring sharing options for your video output
Who Should Attend?
DSLR users with a desire to utilize the video recording function of their DSLR camera to maximum effect. This course is relevant for DSLR cameras with a video record function. As well, users of Micro 4/3 cameras with video record functions (Olympus PEN, Panasonic GF and GH series) are welcome to attend.
This course is designed for the following models of cameras:
- Canon Rebel T1i, 7D, 5DII, 1DIV
- Nikon D90, D5000, D300s, D3s
- Pentax Kx, K7
- Olympus EP-1 & EP-2 - Welcome to attend
- Panasonic GF & GH series - Welcome to attend
Study Notes:
At the end of the course you will be provided with an access code to download class notes from our website. These notes are great for reviewing the topics discussed in class.
What To Bring To Class:
Your video enabled DSLR
A fully charged battery
A knowledge of how to active video record mode and playback on your DSLR
For reference your camera manual contains the relevant information for initiating video recording as follows:
Nikon D90 pages 50-52
Nikon D5000 pages 50-52
Nikon D3s pages 66-69
Nikon D300s pages 58-61
Canon T1i pages 121-125
Canon 5Dmk2 pages 121-122
Canon 7D pages 149-151
Pentax K-x pages 148-151
Pentax K-7 pages 163-164
Video 101: For DSLR is an intermediate workshop that requires you to be familiar with the following:
- Exposure compensation and exposure locking
- Aperture and shutter speed and their effect on the picture
- Adjusting your ISO
- And under what circumstances to use these features