Introduction to Cinematography

Handheld professional video cameras such as the Canon XA series offer the best in versatility and image quality.

This practical hands-on course will help you get comfortable with operating a professional camcorder. The workshop style teaching will be supplemented with informative and helpful theory and discussion.

Topics Covered

• Basic camera menus and settings
• Using a tripod
• Setting the camera so that it fits you
• Setting up the view finder
• Black Balancing (where applicable)
• White Balancing
• Focusing
• Manual Aperture
• Zebra and Peaking Functions
• Framing and shot size composition

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Understand and use filming terminology
• Understand the basics of video camera operation
• Go out and get footage that is in focus, exposed correctly, and framed in manner that would work in a production

Who Should Attend
Corporate filmmakers, camera operators, film students, and other video professionals and enthusiasts looking to learn how to use professional equipment.

Level
Beginner.

Follow Up Courses
After you have completed this course you may want to try Three Point Lighting for Film and TV or Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Customised Training

We also offer bespoke cinematography courses for groups, individuals and businesses. To find out more, visit our Customised Training page