Professional Video Camera Techniques

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]Getting to know the camera[/b]
• Using Autofocus
• Zooming controls
• Using Auto Exposure
• Correct use of timecodes

[b]Using the manual camera settings[/b]
• Turning off auto exposure
• f-stops and aperture settings
• Depth of field and when to use it
• Shutter speed and its effects
• Camera gain and how to avoid it
• Balancing shutter speed, aperture and available light
• Exposing a difficult subject
• Using exposure lock to achieve a correct exposure

[b]Framing a subject[/b]
• Using the rule of thirds to frame your subject
• Looking for diagonals to enhance your framing
• Wide, medium and close-ups
• Examples of good/bad framing

[b]Simple camera moves[/b]
• The importance of a good tripod
• Pans, tilts and zooms
• How to use moves effectively
• Holding a shot

Suitable for
This course is designed for those who use a digital video camera and need to understand and master professional camera and lighting techniques.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.