Camera and Lens Course

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This course is open for 12 weeks
24 lesson series
4 hours, 12 minutes of video

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The lessons

Building the Camera Package
Learn the different components of the camera, accessories, and how to choose the tight combination for your project.

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How to Prep a Camera
Drew Lauer, from Hollywood Special Ops, takes us through the process of prepping a camera package for a shoot.

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How to Test a Lens
Learn how to test your lens and what problems to look for when preparing your equipment for a shoot.

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Film vs. Video
Learn the differences between shooting on film versus shooting on digital video.

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Shooting Film
Learn the process of shoot, buying, and processing film.

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Shooting Digitally
Learn how to select and shoot on the proper digital format for your project.

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Imaging Sensor and ISO
Learn how the imaging sensor works and how to use the ISO as an exposure tool.

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Frame Rates
Learn about frame rates, how to choose the correct one, and the impact frame rates can have on your image.

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Tripods and Sliders
Learn the types of camera support equipment - from tripods to jibs - and how to properly use them.

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Introduction to Lenses
Learn about the attributes of the camera lens and how to choose the best lens for your production

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Taking Care of Lenses
Learn how to properly handle and care for a camera lens

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Focusing Techniques
Learn how to use focus tools - including the measuring technique, peaking, and 1:1 zoom to keep your shot in sharp focus

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How to Expose a Shot
From zebra strips and light meters to false color and waveform monitors, learn how to use these tools to get the perfect exposure.

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The Art of Exposure
We think of exposure as simply opening and closing the aperture, but it's really the balance of five settings, each of which alter the look of the shot.

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F-stops and T-Stops
Learn how f-stops and t-stops work, and how to use them as a measure of exposure.

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The Zone System
Learn how to use the zone system to determine the proper exposure for your shot

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Neutral Density Filters
Learn how to use neutral density filters to control the exposure of your shot.

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Polarizers
Learn how to use polarizers to enhance the look of your footage.

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Lens Focal Length
Learn how the focal length of a lens affects the look of the shot.

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Depth of Field
Learn how to control the depth of field, the physics behind it, and how to use it as a creative tool to invoke emotion in a shot.

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Macro Focus
Learn to use macro focus when you're shooting a subject within the minimum focus of the lens.

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Back Focus
Learn how to properly identify if the back focus is out on a camera and how to resolve it.

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The Camera Shutter
Learn how the camera shutter works, its limitations, and how you can use use it to change the look of your footage.

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Managing Media
Today's filmmakers almost always shoot on a digital format, and that makes digital media the new film negative. Learn how to properly manage your on-set media.

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