Learning DSLR Filmmaking

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Free Online Course: Learning DSLR Filmmaking provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Learning DSLR Filmmaking is taught by Chad Perkins.

Overview
  • Introduces the essential concepts and techniques necessary for shooting video with a DSLR camera.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • About the camera used in this course
    1. Photography Basics
    • Understanding photography
    • Understanding aperture
    • Trade-offs with aperture adjustment
    • Understanding shutter speed
    • Trade-offs with shutter adjustment
    • Understanding ISO
    • Trade-offs with ISO adjustment
    2. DSLR Basics
    • Understanding sensor size
    • Protecting highlights and native ISO
    • Getting a custom white balance
    • Focusing for video
    3. Understanding Lenses
    • Using lenses
    • Understanding wide lenses
    • Understanding long lenses
    • Getting shallow depth of field
    4. In Production
    • Using graphs to gauge exposure
    • Recording audio
    • Using a clapperboard
    • Shooting a "flat" image
    • Using custom color profiles
    • Shooting slow motion
    • Getting a beautiful shot
    5. Postproduction
    • Why use Premiere Pro for editing?
    • Transcoding video
    • Combining video and audio streams
    • Cleaning up noise and adding grain
    • Color correcting footage
    6. Common DSLR Pitfalls
    • About DSLR pitfalls
    • Avoiding rolling shutter
    • Avoiding moiré
    • About limited latitude
    • About extreme compression
    7. Important Gear
    • Why you need a monitor
    • Using a viewfinder
    • Stabilizing your camera
    • Moving your camera
    • Using a follow focus
    • Using a matte box
    • Using neutral density filters
    Conclusion
    • The future of DSLR video
    • Final thoughts