Details
This course is aimed at those who have some experience of semi-pro/pro camcorders, but want create better images. It will give the participant greater understanding of the manual and menu functions common to all such cameras. It is an ideal companion course
to 1 Day lighting and Location Sound weekend courses.
Assumed Knowledge?
This course is aimed at people who have had experience of shooting on semi-pro/pro camcorders, eg. completed Shooting Video course.
What will I learn on Video Camera Course?
Participants will learn about the types of cameras and formats available and how to select the optimal settings and functions. Subjects covered include; which frame rate and recording system to use, how to use and set time code, compression, exposure and use of zebra, interlaced or progressive etc. The course will use Film Oxford’s including Panasonic 4K AG-DVX200 and other HD cameras however the course will look at the communality of all such cameras (it is important not to just learn one particular camera but be able to use any camera). (Participants are welcome to bring their own)
Outline
Course Outline
10:00 Workshop registration & introductions, followed by aims & objectives of course.
10:20 Basic camera operation:
- Picture composition & framing
- Discussion about what makes a good picture, (how we see pictures)
- Image control – iris, focus, exposure
- Intro to the menus
11.00 Introduction to shooting on HD
- Cameras Formats & variants and what you need to know
- Tape & Tapeless
- Video Codecs & Compression
- Range of HD/4K Cameras
- Playback of recorded images.
12.00 Break
12:15 Practical hands on shooting exercise 1
13:15 Lunch
14:15 How to get better images?
- Exposure. How to expose correctly.
- Using Zebra.
- What can be done to improve image by using a better lens
- Optical problems.
- Adaptors.
- Effect of image size on DoF.
- Interlace or progressive.
- Using shutters
- Camera mounts. Hand held. Track & Dolly
- Eye lines, Shot matching
- Effect of perspective and how to use it.
15.45 Break
16.00 Practical hands on shooting exercise 2 (incl. Summary/Q&A)
17:00 End of workshop
Film Oxford is a regional Hub for Film and Digital Media, supporting a community of filmmakers and digital creators through our programme of TRAIN, NETWORK, CREATE, EXHIBIT. Our Bite-sized adult training courses, run by award winning filmmakers at affordable prices, teach you the technical side of Film and Digital Media, as well as the creative tools you need to go on to write, make and distribute your own films.
We have more than 30 years experience in delivering training to complete beginners, emerging talent, artists, and Film & TV professionals, as well as the education, corporate and charity sectors. So whether you are looking for a new career, entry into further/higher education, or just want to develop your creative skills, Film Oxford can help you. For more information download our PDF guide How To Make Films
Our courses are supported by Oxfordshire Skills & Learning Service and Oxford City Council
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