Learning How to Shoot Video at Home
43mBeginner2020-09-17
Authors

Ash Blodgett
Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Course details
Learn how to shoot professional-looking video in your own home. Get a crash course in the basics of video production, including cameras, lighting, and composition, tailored for the first-time video shooter. Instructor Ash Blodgett covers technical concepts—such as frame rate, shutter speed, aperture, and exposure—in a concise and easy-to-understand way, giving you the basic information you need to make sure your footage looks its best. She also provides tips for capturing great audio and lighting your scene without expensive equipment. Plus, learn how to make a great video using just your mobile phone. These tips and techniques are perfect for creating great video on a budget—without ever having to leave home.
Skills covered
Shooting VideoVideoLearning
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - So you need to shoot video for the first time
1. Video Basics
- 02 - Choosing the best frame rate
- 03 - Setting your shutter speed
- 04 - Setting your aperture
- 05 - Setting your ISO and checking exposure
- 06 - White balancing your camera
- 07 - Tips to check focus by yourself
- 08 - Making sure you have good audio
- 09 - Basic lighting tips to improve your video
- 10 - Using basic shot composition
- 11 - How to shoot B-roll
- 12 - Shooting on your phone
2. More on Shooting Video
- 13 - Next steps
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