University of Colorado Boulder - Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process
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Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process at Coursera Overview
Duration | 58 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a Certificate upon completion
Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process at Coursera Course details
- The production stage is where you will finally collect the images and sound that will communicate directly to your audience
- We?ll show you how to enhance your visual story by raising the quality of your shots: getting proper exposure, using the rule of thirds; and shooting sequences that promote continuity
- We?ll also cover the importance of sound in your production, from recording natural sounds to interviews
- We?ll teach you how to light an interview to help your subject look their best
Ready to Roll – The Video Production Process at Coursera Curriculum
Setting Up
The Parts of the Camcorder
Automatic vs. Manual
Setting Up the Tripod and Mounting the Camera
Hand-held Motion
Tilt and Pan, Tracking and Dolly
Learning Checkpoint
Module 1, Lessons 1, 2, & 3
The Approach to Getting Shots
Choosing the Right Shot
The Field of View and the Zoom
The Axis
Getting the Focus Right, and Focus Assists
Learning Checkpoint
Module 2, Lessons 1, 2, & 3
Writing with Light
Aperture, Iris and F-stops
ND Filter, Gain, Shutter, Iris, Exposure Assists
White Balance
Getting Good Exposure on Mobiles
List of Top Smartphone Apps
Best Practices Recording Video on Smartphones
Learning Checkpoint
Module 3, Lessons 1 & 2
Controlling What the Viewers See
The Rule of Thirds
Interview Shots
Learning Checkpoint
Module 4, Lessons 1 & 2
Shooting for the Edit
Sequences Defined
In-Camera Transitions
Learning Checkpoint
Module 5, Lessons 1 & 2
Getting Sound
Good vs. Bad Audio
Types of Microphones
Interview Audio
DIY Audio Booth
Rachel Corbett DIY Audio Booth
Learning Checkpoint
Module 6, Lessons 1, 2, & 3
Lighting the Shot
The Value of Lighting
Lighting Aesthetics
Key Light - The Dominant Light
Depth of Field
Types of Lenses
Three-Point Lighting
Diffusion
Falloff
Learning Checkpoint
Learning Checkpoint
Module 7, Lessons 1 & 2
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