Foundations of Video: Cameras and Shooting - English

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Embark on the very first steps in the process of creating moving images. In this course, author Anthony Q. Artis, a veteran of the film and television industry, introduces the core ideas behind how video cameras capture moving images. The course covers foundational concepts of lighting, such as why light is important, what kinds of lights to look for, and where to put lights relative to a subject. In addition, Anthony discusses sound, an often-misunderstood aspect of video, and shows how to properly set up mics and adjust audio levels on a shoot.



Topics include:

Exploring the different types of video cameras
Understanding how to focus
Shooting with shallow depth of field
Understanding exposure
Using ND filters to correct overexposure
Using gain to brighten an underexposed shot
Choosing the right shutter speed
White-balancing a shot
Working with a tripod
Shooting handheld
Using a boom microphone
Setting up a 4-point lighting scene
Using corrective gels

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