Introduction to Videography
Good video starts long before editing.
About this course
Good video starts long before editing. In four practical days you will learn how to set up a camera for video, frame each shot with purpose, light a scene so people look their best and record sound that viewers can actually hear.
You will practise with cameras and smartphones, plan a short shoot from shot list to final take and learn how to organise footage so the edit runs smoothly. It is an ideal first step for anyone who films for work.
What you'll learn
- Configure resolution, frame rate, shutter speed, aperture and ISO for video.
- Compose shots using shot sizes, angles and camera movement.
- Light interviews and scenes with three-point and natural light.
- Record clean, clear sound with the right microphones.
- Plan a shoot with a shot list and simple storyboard.
- Capture enough coverage for a smooth edit.
- Organise and back up footage safely.
Curriculum
- Resolution and aspect ratio
- Frame rates
- Codecs and file formats
- Cameras, phones and accessories
- Shutter speed and the 180-degree shutter rule
- Aperture and depth of field
- ISO and noise
- White balance
- Focus modes
- Shot sizes
- Rule of thirds and headroom
- Camera angles
- Continuity and the 180-degree line
- Tripods and stabilisers
- Pans, tilts and tracking shots
- Handheld technique
- Smooth movement with a smartphone
- Quality and direction of light
- Three-point lighting
- Working with natural light
- Practical low-budget lighting
- Microphone types
- Lavalier and shotgun microphones
- Monitoring audio levels
- Room tone and reducing noise
- Shot lists and call sheets
- Setting up an interview
- B-roll and coverage
- On-set workflow
- Organising and backing up media
- Handing over to editing
- Group shoot
- Review and feedback
Who it's for
Media and communication staff, marketers, NGO teams and beginners who film interviews, events or promotional content.
Before you start
- Access to a camera or smartphone that records video is helpful
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