Released
5/10/2016- Choosing a memory card and batteries
- How to avoid lens flare
- Working with a prime or zoom lens
- Shooting with a Canon, Go Pro, iPhone, Blackmagic, or Nikon camera
- Identifying why footage is out of focus
- Cleaning a camera
- Shooting slow-motion and time-lapse footage
- Getting smooth tracking shots
- Recording log footage
Skill Level Intermediate
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- Hi there, my name is Robbie Carman. - And I'm Rich Harrington. - And welcome to DSLR Video Tips: Cameras and Lenses. Rich, there are so many cameras and lenses on the market, how can someone choose which ones work best for them? - [Rich] Well, it's important to figure out what camera and lens combinations are really gonna help your workflow and support your shooting goals. - [Robbie] Yeah, I agree. Each lens and camera combination affects your shot differently. And once you understand your camera system, you'll be able to use the combinations to your advantage.
- [Rich] This course is created to help you gain an understanding of how lenses and camera work together when shooting video. We'll take a look at all types of lenses from primes to zooms, including cinema lenses. We'll also explore many specific cameras, including those from Canon, Blackmagic, Nikon, and GoPro. - [Robbie] We'll also explore many techniques to maximize your camera, like shooting in small places, getting a product shot, and making a time-lapse. - [Rich] We'll also be diving into questions like: What's the difference between a crop sensor and a full sensor? How can I avoid lens flares? And how do I rack focus, or how do I match cameras together? - So let's jump in and take a deep look at using cameras and lenses to capture video.
We've got a lot of great tips to share.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 15s
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1. What’s the Difference between Cropped and Full Sensors?
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Comparing sensor sizes3m 43s
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Why choose a cropped sensor4m 40s
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Why choose a full sensor3m 45s
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2. What Speed Memory Card Do I Need?
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Understanding card speeds8m 59s
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Shooting video6m 42s
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Shooting time lapse7m 26s
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3. Why Should I Shoot with a Prime Lens?
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What are prime lenses?3m 21s
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Examining cost issues5m 30s
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4. How Can I Avoid Lens Flares?
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Avoiding lens flare2m 8s
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Using a lens hood2m 46s
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Using a matte box4m 15s
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5. What Is a Cinema Camera?
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Blackmagic Cinema Camera3m 44s
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Things to look out for9m 41s
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Evaluating the shots5m 11s
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Cinema Camera RAW workflow4m 38s
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6. What Is a Mirrorless Camera?
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Mirrorless workflow2m 41s
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Things to look out for6m 10s
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7. Why Does My Viewfinder Stop Working?
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Understanding live view6m 58s
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8. Is the Canon 6D Right for Me?
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Drawbacks of the Canon 6D4m 21s
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Menu options of the Canon 6D11m 59s
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9. Why Is My Footage Out of Focus?
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The dangers of tiny screens1m 22s
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10. Why Are There Record Time Limits?
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DSLR recording time limits4m 10s
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11. How Do I Rack Focus?
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How do I rack focus?1m 47s
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Using a prime lens8m 22s
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Using a zoom Lens9m 13s
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Using a follow focus7m 6s
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12. How Do I Clean My Camera?
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How do I clean my camera?2m 55s
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Keeping the lens clean7m 48s
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Cleaning the sensor8m 2s
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13. How Do I Shoot with an iPhone 5s?
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Shooting with an iPhone 5s2m 58s
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Shooting slow motion3m 11s
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Accessing footage3m 17s
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Assembling footage3m 48s
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14. How Do I Get Slow-Motion Footage?
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Slow motion in Premiere Pro3m 57s
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Slow motion in After Effects6m 57s
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15. Is the Nikon D600 Right for Me?
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Drawbacks of the Nikon D6003m 45s
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16. How Many Batteries Do I Need?
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Power or no power4m 6s
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Other batteries to consider6m 35s
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17. Why Does My Exposure Change with a Zoom Lens?
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Understanding f-stop2m 58s
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18. What Is a Pocket Cinema Camera?
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What to look out for5m 3s
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Evaluating the shots4m 42s
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19. What Is a GoPro?
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What is a GoPro?2m 35s
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The GoPro bodies3m 53s
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Powering the GoPro6m 13s
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Accessing GoPro menus3m 34s
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Essential menu commands5m 44s
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20. How Do I Shoot with a GoPro?
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Shooting with a GoPro mount5m 14s
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Connecting a GoPro remote2m 46s
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Viewing with a remote app3m 48s
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Recording with a remote app3m 11s
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Evaluating the shots2m 16s
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21. How Do I Shoot Time Lapse with a GoPro?
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Setting up the GoPro4m 30s
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22. How Can I Get Smooth Tracking Shots?
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Walking the camera7m 55s
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23. How Do I Match Cameras?
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Matching cameras1m 58s
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Variables4m 22s
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Calibration8m 42s
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Evaluating the shots3m 5s
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Matching log footage6m 30s
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Matching ProRes footage5m 57s
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24. How Do I Shoot in Small Places?
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Shooting in small places1m 44s
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Compact lighting1m 8s
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Mounting the camera2m 11s
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Remote operation4m 24s
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Evaluating the results7m 5s
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25. How Do I Shoot a Product Shot?
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Shooting a product shot1m 30s
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Building the backdrop1m 25s
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Using compact lighting2m 59s
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Cleaning the object1m 16s
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Using a macro lens2m 25s
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Using a turntable2m 22s
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26. What Is Log Recording?
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What is log?2m 40s
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