Have you always wanted to learn how to use your DSLR or Mirrorless camera to shoot videos?
Then you've come to the right place. This course is designed for people who want to learn the art of video production even if they no prior knowledge or experience in videography.
In this course everything is taught step-by-step and in a beginner friendly manners.
This course is perfect for:
1. People want to learn videography/cinematography for film making/documentary making purpose.
2. People who want to start their YouTube channels.
3. People who want to shoot instructional videos.
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Have you always wanted to learn how to use your DSLR or Mirrorless camera to shoot videos?
Then you've come to the right place. This course is designed for people who want to learn the art of video production even if they no prior knowledge or experience in videography.
In this course everything is taught step-by-step and in a beginner friendly manners.
This course is perfect for:
1. People want to learn videography/cinematography for film making/documentary making purpose.
2. People who want to start their YouTube channels.
3. People who want to shoot instructional videos.
Have you always wanted to learn how to use your DSLR or Mirrorless camera to shoot videos?
Then you've come to the right place. This course is designed for people who want to learn the art of video production even if they no prior knowledge or experience in videography.
In this course everything is taught step-by-step and in a beginner friendly manners.
This course is perfect for:
1. People want to learn videography/cinematography for film making/documentary making purpose.
2. People who want to start their YouTube channels.
3. People who want to shoot instructional videos.
4. People who want to go into corporate film making.
5. People who want to shoot videos for events like weddings, birthdays, etc.
6. People who want to record the memories of their loved ones in a special way.
In this course we start off with the basic settings that you have to input in your camera before you can start shooting videos. These settings include Resolution, Frame Rate and Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, etc.
Then we learn the correct way to focus in videos.
After that we learn how to shoot videos in challenging situations using a variable ND filter. This is the part where you'll become confident of shooting videos because everything that you have learned will be applied.
After that we move on to the all important Audio. We'll learn the correct way to record audio where we will discuss things like external microphones, external recorders, etc. We'll also be talking about the different types of mics so you know which one to get for your purpose. We will also be learning how to remove noise from our audio in editing as well as how to synchronize audio and video in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Then we move on to lighting. We will be learning about the different types of video lights and their pros and cons. Then we will be learning how to turn hard light into soft light so you get a pleasing looking subject in your video.
After that we will be looking at some of the essential equipment needed for videography like handheld gimbal stabilizers, tripods, fluid motion heads and gorillapods.
Then we head towards something which is a lot of fun, i.e., Slow Motion Videos. We'll be learning how to create and edit fantastic looking slow motion videos.
Then we'll be learning how to create time-lapse videos the correct way.
To round things off, we'll be looking at how to edit out videos in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Throughout this course we show you a lot of equipment and accessories. So we have compiled all the important accessories that you would require as a beginner and put that together in one PDF document with the links to buy. This saves you time from doing all the research on your own.
This really is a one-stop course to learn the art of videography and we would love to get a chance to teach you.
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Learning objectives
- Understanding all the settings related to video-making like resolution, frame rate and the camera settings to be used as well as different focus methods
- Learning about all the equipment needed to create videos like video lights, tripods, microphones, etc
- Learning how to record and edit audio using the correct technique and gadgets
- Learning how to edit videos using adobe premiere pro
- Understanding all the settings related to video-making like resolution, frame rate and the camera settings to be used as well as different focus methods
- Learning about all the equipment needed to create videos like video lights, tripods, microphones, etc
- Learning how to record and edit audio using the correct technique and gadgets
- Learning how to edit videos using adobe premiere pro
Syllabus
Introduction to the Course
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Syllabus
This is the introduction video.
In this video we'll be learning about what resolution is, what are the different types of resolutions, which is the one best for you and finally how to set the resolution in your camera before you start shooting videos.
In this video, we'll be comparing the 4k and 1080p resolutions. We'll also be talking about some of the advantages of shooting in 4k.
In this video, we'll be understanding what is frame rate and its relationship with shutter speed. We'll be learning the ideal frame rate and shutter speed you should be using for your videos. Also, we'll be looking at how changing the frame rate changes the look and feel of our videos.
In this video, we'll be learning about aperture and how it affects our videos. You'll understand what f-stop number you should be using to achieve different types of looks in your video.
In this video, we'll start to understand what ISO is and how it affects our videos.
In this video, we'll be looking at what the light meter is and how we can use it to select the correct ISO value for our videos.
In this video, we'll learn about the relationship between ISO and Noise. You'll also understand via an example as to why lighting is so important in shooting videos.
In this video we'll be putting together all our learning and shooting our first proper video with all the settings at play. We'll be seeing how to use a variable neutral density filter to get the perfect exposure for our video.
In this video, we'll be learning why using manual focus is better than using auto-focus when shooting videos.
In this video, we'll be seeing how to use manual focusing to achieve focus on our subject. We'll also be looking at a video which shows the problems that we can encounter because of using auto-focus.
In this video we'll be seeing how to improve the quality of our audio using an external mic and recorder.
In this video we'll be looking at what omni-directional and unidirectional mics are. Then we'll be seeing the functioning of the shotgun mic and discussing about which type of a mic is better for you.
In this video we'll be seeing how to use a free software called Audacity to remove noise from our audio.
In this video we'll be learning how to synchronize our audio that we recorded externally with our video. First we'll be seeing how to do this in Adobe Premier Pro and then in a cheap editing software.
In this video we'll be looking at two different types of video lights and talking about their advantages and disadvantages through demonstrations.
In this video we'll be learning about the quality of light. We'll be seeing what hard light and soft light is and why soft light is usually preferable when shooting videos. We'll be seeing how to convert hard light into soft light using a modifier.
In this video we'll be looking at some basic videography equipment and accessories .
In this video we'll be looking at premium zoom lenses and prime lenses and understanding why they are better than kit lenses.
In this video we'll be learning how to shoot slow motion videos.
In this video we'll be learning how to edit videos shot at a higher frame rate and convert them into slow motion videos.
In this video we'll start the process of learning how to shoot a time-lapse.
In this video we'll be looking at how to use a tool called intervalometer to shoot our timelapse.
In this video we'll be learning how about the settings that you would be required to input in your camera before you can start shooting your time lapse. We will be talking about manual mode and aperture priority.
In this video we'll be looking at how to edit our time-lapse by first editing and syncing our shots in Adobe Lightroom and then using Adobe Premiere Pro to create the time-lapse from those shots.
In this video we'll be looking at how to get our hands at the free trial of Adobe Premiere Pro.
In this video we'll be looking at how to perform some basic editing to our videos. We'll be seeing how to make a complete video by stitching together multiple scenes and using various tools in Adobe Premiere Pro.
In this video we'll be learning how to export our videos in Adobe Premiere Pro so that they are read to view.
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Practice adjusting camera settings
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Gather your camera and a tripod.
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Set up your camera on the tripod.
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Familiarize yourself with the different camera settings.
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Practice adjusting the settings to see how they affect the image.
Shoot different types of videos
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Gain experience shooting different types of videos, such as interviews, product demonstrations, and short films.
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Identify the type of video you want to shoot.
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Plan your shot list.
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Set up your camera and equipment.
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Practice shooting your video.
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Review your footage and make adjustments as needed.
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Practice adjusting camera settings
Show steps
Become more familiar with your DSLR or mirrorless camera and how to adjust the settings to capture the best possible videos.
Browse courses on
Camera Settings
Show steps
- Gather your camera and a tripod.
- Set up your camera on the tripod.
- Familiarize yourself with the different camera settings.
- Practice adjusting the settings to see how they affect the image.
Shoot different types of videos
Show steps
Gain experience shooting different types of videos, such as interviews, product demonstrations, and short films.
Show steps
- Identify the type of video you want to shoot.
- Plan your shot list.
- Set up your camera and equipment.
- Practice shooting your video.
- Review your footage and make adjustments as needed.
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Video Editor
Audio/Video Technician
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Broadcast Technician
Director of Photography
Motion Picture Director
Video Production Coordinator
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YouTube Content Creator
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