This course is aimed at people who want to get a good working knowledge of cameras (DSLR, camcorders, smartphones) to produce good video with any camera. It includes modules on interviews as well as visual story telling.
It does not include Video Editing. If you are interested in editing your videos you might be interested in the more complete Filmmaking course.
2022
- September 26, 27, 28, 29
2023
- March 6, 7, 8, 9
- June 5, 6, 7, 8
All online courses run on Zoom 15:00-18:30 London time
In-person 2 Day Workshop Option
2022
- October 1, 2
2023
- March 11-12
- June 10-11
10:00-17:00 Spectacle Studio, London SW11
This can replace the 4 days of online sessions.
SESSION 1
Intro to Smartphone Filming
Smartphone as camera kit
Presentation of the course and its aims
What can be actually done with a smartphone and what are its limitations as camera?
Smartphone pro - webinar
How to gain back aesthetic control
FilmicPro: setting and tools
Filming with Smartphones
Different tools for different aims: is a smartphone my best tool?
Smartphone vs Camcorder, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
How to achieve best results with what I have?
In-built apps: best settings and good practices
Digital Sound
Recording Sound: how to achieve 'radio quality' audio
Microphone: different types for different uses
External recording devices
SESSION 2
Principles of video production
Manual settings vs Automatic Settings
Focal Length
Focus, Iris, Shutter speed, ISO
Video Interview
How to approach video interviews
Framing a ‘talking head’
Best practices in setting up interviews
Aesthetic conventions: eyeline
Filming a talking head Practical Exercise
SESSION 3
Practice: filming a talking head
'View and crit': workshop analysis of 'talking head' exercise (60 min)
Filming to edit
What is a "shot"?
Jump cuts and B-roll
Framing principles and moving shots: tracking, pan, tilt
B-roll practical exercise
SESSION 4
Exercise Review: B-roll
'View and crit': workshop analysis of B-roll' exercise
Filming indoor/outdoor
Lighting
Light temperature and white balance
Principles of 3 and 4 point lighting
Conclusions and Q&A
Grip and permissions
Grip equipment
Tripods, monopods, gimbals
Permissions
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