Mirrorless 4K Cameras for Video Production

Course details

Considering a mirrorless 4K camera such as the Panasonic GH4 or Sony a7S? This course offers an in-depth review of the most popular mirrorless digital still cameras, with a special focus on newer models that offer internal and external 4K video recording. Rich Harrington and Jim Ball help you take advantage of these affordable, compact camera systems to compete in a production marketplace that has an increasing demand for 4K media content. They also teach you how to choose lenses, extend your camera's capabilities with professional accessories, and set up your camera to capture the right file formats for your production.

Learning objectives
An understanding of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras
Evaluating the impact of sensor size
Recording in-camera and with an external recorder
Choosing lenses and accessories for 4K cameras
Adapting 4K cameras with cage and rail systems
Improving recording quality
Attaching gimbals
Capturing 4K video with drones

Concepts

Welcome

01 - What you'll learn in this course
02 - Who should take this course

1. The Rise of Affordable 4K

03 - The criteria used in selecting cameras for this course
04 - A quick look at the Sony a7S and a7S II
05 - A quick look at the Sony a7R II
06 - A quick look at the Panasonic DMC-GH4
07 - What about other 4K cameras

2. Factors Affecting the Quality of the 4K Video File

08 - Understanding the impact of sensor sizes
09 - Choosing internal or external recording
10 - Understanding the role of a low-pass filter

3. Lenses for 4K Workflows

11 - Resolution requirements for 4K lenses
12 - Adapting lenses from DSLR, Micro Four Thirds, and mirrorless cameras
13 - Working with cinema lenses
14 - Supporting the lens
15 - Specialty lenses for 4K workflows

4. Adapting the 4K Camera with a Cage or Rail System

16 - When to use rails
17 - When to use a cage
18 - Attaching a follow focus
19 - Attaching a viewfinder
20 - Extending the battery life
21 - Managing cables
22 - Additional accessories

5. Improving Recording Quality

23 - The use of a log color profile
24 - Understanding in-camera recording options
25 - Using an external recorder for uncompressed recording
26 - Selecting the right media for 4k recording

6. Additional Equipment to Benefit the 4K Camera

27 - Using a remote control unit
28 - Attaching to a gimbal
29 - Adapting to drones and gimbals

Conclusion

30 - Goodbye

Mirrorless 4K Cameras for Video Production

Authors

Richard Harrington

James Ball