Lynda - Up and Running with DSLR Filmmaking

Join Chad Perkins, an author and videographer, as he introduces the essential concepts and techniques necessary for shooting video with a DSLR camera. Targeted at beginning videographers and anyone interested in shooting better video, this course covers cinematography basics, DSLR pitfalls, important gear, and postproduction workflow. Along the way, discover how to choose lenses, record audio, and make shots more professional.

This course was created and produced by Chad Perkins. We are honored to host this content in our library.

Topics include:

Understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

Using lenses as a tool in storytelling

Establishing focus for video

Achieving a shallow depth of field

Using equipment like clapperboards and matte boxes

Editing and color correcting footage

Using cinematography techniques to get beautiful shots

Avoiding rolling shutter and moir?.

author: Chad Perkins

subject: Video, Filmmaking, DSLR Video

software: Premiere Pro CS5.5, CS6

level: Appropriate for all

duration: 1h 10m

released: Feb 18, 2013