Video of Week 7 – Iris Control

This week we learn about all the manual settings on the camera, including iris control, shutter speed, manual focus, ND filters, and gain.

• Part 1
• Part 2

Video of Week 6 – Interview Lighting

We talk about how to setup a typical interview shot.  In this example, we only have a single key, but we will learn how to use a stand and setup a bounce board as a fill light.

• Part 1
• Part 2

Video of Week 5 – Montage

In this class, we cover examples of the montage.  We have an in-class exercise to go out and gather footage to create a simple urban montage.

Part 1

Video of Week 4 – Lighting

This week we covered zebra settings, white balancing, and basic lighting techniques using a single key.

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Part 4
• Part 5

Real World Examples

I’m editing a video and got some footage. It probably could have been shot better but I don’t blame the shooter, he probably hasn’t taken MYT Film yet! But it goes to show you that while shooting, you have to remember the basics: framing, angle, rule of thirds, zoom and focus.

Check your focus while shooting

Keep camera at eyeline.

Subject should have filled the frame more

Dutch angle gone bad

Video of Week 3 – Hands-on Basics

This week we covered a little about transitions and spent the rest of the class doing our in-class assignment

• Part 1

Week 3 Assignment

This week’s assignment is to understand how you can use framing and angle in creative ways to change how the user perceives a shot.

Next week, we’ll be covering more on lighting, so we’ll take a brief look at white balancing for this week’s assignemnt

• Deceptive Shooting 1
• Deceptive Shooting 2
• Deceptive Shooting 3
• Shooting a fight scene
• Color Correction / White Balance

Video of Week 2 – Hands-on Basics

In the second week, we cover timecode, inserting tapes, basic shooting techniques such as holding the camera, panning, and OTS.

• Part 1
• Part 2

Week 2 Assignment

This week we are covering how to apply a lot of the basic concepts that we learned last week in an hand-on format.  You will learn how to record to a tape and maintain time code continuity.  You will also learn how to physically handle a camera using a variety of techniques and adapt them to your shots.  Finally, we will start learning about having proper coverage when cutting between shots by studying the 180 rule.

Week 2 Class Notes

Week 2 Homework:

• Reading: http://classes.yale.edu/film-analysis/htmfiles/editing.htm

• Watch Video Podcasts (requires iTunes):
  • Shooting Landscapes
  • Cutting on the Action
  • Natural Wipes
  • Transitions
  • Basic Handheld Techniques
  • Interview Audio
  • Using a Lav Mic

There will be a quiz next week.

Video of Week 1 – Camera Basics

In the first class, we cover the basic of camera setup, functionality, and shots.

Video is split into 5 parts:

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Part 4
• Part 5