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This online DSLR Video course will teach you how to shoot amazing videos with your DSLR camera.
This course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of video production, even if you have little to no experience with it, to help create videos that help you stand out from the crowd.
Master Videography Techniques to Create Extraordinary Videos and Boost Your Freelancing Income. That's right, this is a highly desirable skill that companies are looking to pay for in this new digital world.
- Understand How Cameras Work and What Gear You Need
- Master Shooting in Manual Mode
- Use Stabilization, Composition, and Lighting
- Learn How to Record Crystal Clear Audio
- Edit Your Videos and Share Them with the World
Regardless of what your level of experience is or what type of camera you use, this in-depth course is designed to provide you with everything you need to take your video skills to the next level.
Whether you prefer shooting documentary, corporate, commercial, narrative or music videos, a great videographer knows how to compose a shot, light it, and edit it. By honing these skills, you can turn your passion into a career.
Contents and Overview
You'll start with the basics and tackle how a camera operates in video mode, the types of cameras and lenses available, and equipment you'll need for accomplishing your goals.
You'll learn about your camera settings, including how to shoot in manual mode. You'll use stabilization tools and master how to properly compose and light a scene. You'll even learn how to record audio using different microphones (shotgun, lavaliere/lapel, and even your smart phone) to get great quality sound.
You'll then learn some advanced tips for shooting with DSLR cameras like how to shoot for slow motion, shooting a multi-camera production, and getting enough coverage. Finally, you'll learn how to edit your own videos, sync audio, add titles, and export for sharing.
By the end of this course, your confidence as a videographer will soar. You'll have a thorough understanding of your DSLR camera and gear so you can use them to their fullest potential to take unforgettable videos and start a profitable video career.
Your Instructor
My passion is inspiring people through online courses. Since 2012, over 2,000,000 students have taken my online courses - and I'm so grateful to every single one of you.
I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Over the past 10 years, I've shot and edited thousands of videos that have played everywhere from the movie screen and television to film festivals and YouTube.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction to Section - What camera will I be teaching with? (2:06)
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StartTurning your Camera On & Changing to Video Mode (0:36)
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StartPutting On & Taking Off Lenses (2:06)
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StartShooting Modes - Which mode should you shoot in? (1:24)
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StartChoosing a Memory Card & Putting a Card in the Camera (2:13)
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StartChoosing Video Quality & Frame Rate (3:37)
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StartRecording Video, Reviewing your Footage, Deleting Clips & Formatting a Memory Ca (2:33)
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StartSection Conclusion (0:30)
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StartExercise: Practice Setting Up Your Camera & Tripod (0:47)
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StartExercise: Walkthrough (6:56)
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StartIntro to Section (0:58)
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StartShutter Speed and Video (2:14)
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StartTip - Setting Shutter Speed as Twice the Frame Rate (0:51)
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StartAperture and Video (aka F-Stop or Iris) (2:36)
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StartISO and Video (2:15)
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StartTip - Using Lights to Fix Exposure (0:36)
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StartSetting White Balance and a Bit About Color Temperature (3:49)
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StartWhat is a Picture Style, and How to Choose the Right One (2:44)
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StartPractice - Play with Your Settings (0:36)
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StartTips for Getting Perfect Focus (2:11)