Course Overview
In this era of media convergence, essential skills about the professional use of a video camera are becoming a critical element of quality storytelling. This course offers a solid foundation in the basic knowledge of planning and shooting with a professional video camera. Lens selection and camera setup, lighting, sound recording, and shot sequencing and editing skills will be explored. Much hands-on use of cameras is embedded within the multiple assignments completed during course hours.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Complete a proper set-up of the camera.
- Execute a successful white balance.
- Demonstrate professional scene sequencing.
- Explain shooting axis, screen direction, and continuity.
- Demonstrate the essential operations of a microphone and audio capture.
- Operate a professional video camera without supervision.
- Compare and contrast different types of video cameras.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2013
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