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About This Course
This online Cinematography Course will teach you how to shoot beautiful videos with any camera.
This course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of professional cinematography – the art of making motion pictures. While there are plenty of video courses, it’s hard to find a comprehensive course that teaches you everything you’d want to know about shooting video.
This is the course for you, taught by a professional Hollywood cinematographer.
- Learn the basics of getting great shots with any camera
- Use the manual settings on your camera to expose your shot properly
- Learn how to use camera movement to get more impressive shots
- Light your video sets with traditional filmmaking techniques and lighting setups
- Become a professional director of photography (cinematographer) with tips on how to find work in the video/film industry
- Make money shooting videos
Improve Your Video Creation with This Complete Course
Regardless of the type of camera you are using – DSLR, Professional Cinema Camera, GoPro, iPhone, or Film – you can shoot beautiful video. Learn professional techniques that Hollywood filmmakers are using to capture powerful images.
If you want to learn how to shoot great videos and making money doing what you love, this is the course for you.
This course dives right into shooting better video with 5 tips for better cinematography. You’ll learn the basics of cinematography including choosing the right camera, ISO, frame rate, shutter speed, f-stop/aperture, and lens options.
Learn how to expose your videos properly, including learning the different styles of exposure styles of commercial, TV, and narrative filmmaking.
Learn how camera movement with tripods, handheld, dollys, Steadicam systems, and drones can help you take beautiful shots.
Learn how to light your video shots with different styles and lighting kits.
Learn how to work with the producer, director, camera team, grip and electric team, and other departments on a film set.
Learn how to find work as a cinematographer/videographer. Learn how to network, negotiate a good rate, and get jobs.
Start shooting better videos today!
Enroll today, and we’ll see you in the course.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to shoot videos with any camera.
30 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
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Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Getting Started | |||
| What Is This Course All About? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Top 5 Tips For Better Cinematography | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is A Cinematographer (Director Of Photography)? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Why Should You Become A Cinematographer? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - The Camera - Understanding The Basics | |||
| Intro To Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Camera: Digital Vs. Film | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Digital Camera: DSLR Vs. Cinema Camera | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Video Resolution? | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Frame Rate? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Lens | 00:00:00 | ||
| Memory Cards | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Latitude? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Exercise – Put Together Your Camera Kit | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bonus Lesson – In Depth Camera Overview With Caleb | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Getting The Right Exposure | |||
| Intro To Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| How Does Exposure Work? | 00:00:00 | ||
| How Does Frame Rate Affect Exposure? | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is ISO? | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Shutter speed? | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Aperture (AKA F-Stop)? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Aperture Chart | 00:00:00 | ||
| Using Neutral Density (ND) Filters To Cut Down Light | 00:00:00 | ||
| Reading Exposure With Your Camera: Understanding The Histogram And Light Meters | 00:00:00 | ||
| Putting It All Together: How To Exposure Properly | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shooting With Color Profiles And LUTs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shooting In RAW Mode For Best Color Correction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Exercise – Practice Shooting In Two Lighting Scenarios | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Composition - Shoot Better Looking Video | |||
| Intro To Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Composition? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Types Of Shots You Need To Know | 00:00:00 | ||
| Getting Great Rack Focuses | 00:00:00 | ||
| Composing Better Shots For Narrative And Commercial Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Composing Better Shots For Documentaries | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bonus Lesson – Tips For Shooting With Caleb | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Adding Movement To Your Shots | |||
| Intro To Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Why Should You Add Movement To Your Shots? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Using A Tripod For Better Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Better Handheld Shooting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Using A Dolly For Better Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Stabilizing Your Shots With A Steadicam System Like The Movi | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shooting With A Jib | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shooting With A Drone | 00:00:00 | ||
| Exercise – Practice Your Camera Moves | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Video Lights - The Hardware | |||
| Intro To Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Lighting? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Understanding Color Temperature | 00:00:00 | ||
| Light Color Temperature Chart | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setting White Balance On Your Camera | 00:00:00 | ||
| White Balance Symbol Chart | 00:00:00 | ||
| Powering Your Lights | 00:00:00 | ||
| Light Stands 101 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Lighting Safety: How To Handle Lights | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Video Lighting Techniques And Tips | |||
| Intro To Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Why Do We Light? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Lighting Demonstration – What Can Lighting Say? | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Set Up 3-Point Lighting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Making Eyes Pop With Lighting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tips For Shooting With Natural Light | 00:00:00 | ||
| Exercise – Set Up Three Point Lighting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - How To Make Money As A Cinematographer/Videographer | |||
| Intro To Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Top Ways To Find Cinematography Work | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Negotiate Your Rate | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Get Paid With An Invoice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Understanding Taxes As A Freelancer | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Charge As A Freelancer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Being On Set | |||
| Guide To Being On Set | 00:00:00 | ||
| Lights, Camera, Action! Order Of Occurrences On Set | 00:00:00 | ||
| Set Etiquette: How To Act On Set | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Taking It To The Next Level | |||
| Creating An Amazing Website And Reel | 00:00:00 | ||
| Going To Film Festivals | 00:00:00 | ||
| Doing Work For Free | 00:00:00 | ||
Course Reviews
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Excellent
This course was really helpful for me. I especially liked the sections on composition and the examples shown.
2017 review
Pretty basic material at more of an overview level. More in depth information in areas like camera and talent movement would be helpful. Great for a refresher.
Excellent- Good Pick
Course presenters provide clear, informative knowledge. Walking you through all the necessary points needed to learn this skill. Laid back and professional. Learn and enjoy.
useful for beginner
This course covers all u need to know about cinematography. Starting from preparation to finding jobs and managing tax.. This tries to cover almost everything but your own hard work matters in your success..
This class has been extremely helpful, especially for beginners!