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DSLR Video Production - Start Shooting Better Video Today

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About DSLR Video Production - Start Shooting Better Video Today

Top 5 Tips for Better DSLR Video

Which Camera Brand is Best

How to Succeed in this Course

Introduction to this Section - What camera will I be teaching with?

Turning your Camera On & Changing to Video Mode

Putting On & Taking Off Lenses

Shooting Modes - Which mode should you shoot in?

Choosing a Memory Card & Putting a Card in the Camera

Choosing Video Quality & Frame Rate

Recording Video, Reviewing your Footage, Deleting Clips & Formatting

Section Conclusion

Exercise: Practice Setting Up Your Camera & Tripod

Exercise: Walkthrough

Introduction to this Section

Shutter Speed and Video

Tip - Setting Shutter Speed as Twice the Frame Rate

Aperture and Video (aka F-Stop or Iris)

ISO and Video

Tip - Using Lights to Fix Exposure

Setting White Balance and a Bit About Color Temperature

What is a Picture Style, and How to Choose the Right One

Practice: Play with Your Settings

Tips for Getting Perfect Focus

Introduction to Composition

Basic Composition - Wide, Medium, and Close Up Shots

Tip - Head Room

The Rule of Thirds

Composing Interview Shots

Conclusion to this Section

Exercise: Compose a Shot Using the Rule of Thirds

Exercise: Walkthrough

The Camera Body

Lens Options - Primes vs. Zooms

Lighting Options

Audio Recording

Stabilization - Tripods, Monopods, Steady Cam Systems, and Drones

Introduction to Lighting Section

Using Ambient Light for Video

Tip - Use a Bounce Card

DIY Cheap and Easy Lighting Solutions

Key Light Sample, Diffusion, and Gels

Tip - Use Gloves to Protect Your Hands

Using a Spotlight for Highlighting Details

What is Three-Point Lighting?

Lighting for Mood

Should You Diffuse or Dim Your Video Lights?

Intro to Audio Recording for Video

Recording Audio with an External Recording Device

How to Use a Lavaliere Microphone (aka Lapel Mic)

How to Use a Shotgun Microphone (aka Boom Mic)

How to Use Your Smart Phone to Record Great Audio

How to Record Audio at Proper Levels

How to Reduce Background Noise

Exercise: Record Audio and Remove Background Noise

Exercise: Walkthrough

Intro to Section

Shooting for Slow Motion

Getting Enough Coverage

Shooting with Multiple Cameras

Exercise: Slow Motion

Exercise: Walkthrough

Sample Slow Motion Hummingbird Video

Bonus: Slow Motion in After Effects

Intro to Editing

Ingesting Video into the Computer

Importing Video into the Video Editing Application

Creating a New Video Sequence

Basic Video Editing Tools and Tips

Syncing Video and Audio Files for DSLR Shooters

Adding Titles

Exporting your Video for Sharing

Course Project: Edit a Video Montage

Exercise Example - Beach Montage

Thank You

What You Will Learn?

  • Start shooting amazing video with your DSLR camera!.
  • 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..
  • 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..