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Videography 101: How to Use Your Camera to Record Videos (Self-Paced)

See how to take full charge of your mirrorless or DSLR camera for video through a clear, step-by-step walkthrough. The course covers essential settings, spanning frame rates, shutter speed, aperture, and white balance, giving you the confidence to bring home professional-looking videos right away. Practical tips make setup and shooting simple for beginners.

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Learn to confidently operate your mirrorless or DSLR camera for video production with a complete understanding of all camera settings and functions

After completing this course, you'll understand:

  • Videography and cinematography theory that directly improves your video production quality
  • Video resolution specifications, frame rate options, and aspect ratio considerations enabling correct camera configuration
  • The exposure triangle applied to video acquisition and how to properly expose video to enhance visual quality
  • Camera lens characteristics and filter applications enabling optimal shot selection and visual enhancement

About this beginner-focused videography course:

Do you own a mirrorless or DSLR camera but rely on automatic settings when recording video? Do you wish you understood camera functions thoroughly enough to capture great-looking videos? Does your camera manual perplex you, and you simply want to learn essential camera setup quickly and efficiently?

This concentrated course teaches videography essentials, enabling you to master mirrorless or DSLR video recording immediately. This foundational instruction focuses on videography theory underlying basic camera settings, allowing you to operate your equipment effectively and confidently.

Complete course coverage includes:

  • Video resolution options and implications
  • Frame rate selection and practical applications
  • Aspect ratio standards and usage
  • Compositional principles, including the rule of thirds
  • Shutter speed considerations for video acquisition
  • Aperture effects on depth of field and exposure
  • ISO sensitivity and noise implications
  • White balance color temperature management
  • Lens selection and optical characteristics
  • Filter types and practical applications
  • Camera configuration for different video production types
  • Supplementary PDF eBook covering additional technical content

This course serves these learners:

  • Camera owners using automatic settings without understanding the available manual controls
  • Beginning video creators committed to producing higher-quality video work
  • Still photographers beginning to explore video content creation
  • Those comfortable with basic video concepts but ready to transition to manual camera operation
  • Complete beginners to videography seeking comprehensive foundations

About your instructor:

Tomas brings substantial professional experience as a UK-based music producer, composer, audio engineer, and video content creator. He holds a Master of Music degree in music production and a Bachelor of Arts degree in music composition, representing formal training in audio and music disciplines. Throughout his twenty-year music production career, Tomas has developed extensive expertise across musical genres and production methodologies. Since 2016, he has created online educational content in music, audio, and video production, reaching hundreds of thousands of students globally. His teaching focuses on practical skills that enable students to develop and improve their music, audio, and video production capabilities.

Refund Policy

Cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance of the class will be honored with a full refund. Students who cancel less than 48 hours prior to the start time of the class will receive a credit towards a future class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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