Chad Perkins: One of the biggest problems that I have with these little DSLR cameras …is they have such a limited latitude. …It basically means that the camera has a hard time taking in and correctly registering bright …areas and dark areas at the same time. …One or both of these areas usually suffer. …To make matters worse, when you do have something that is too bright or too dark, it just looks terrible. …Typically, what you want, even in blown-out areas, is a nice subtle gradation from white to darker tones.…
But on DSLRs, when you blow out your highlights or also you shadows, you will get these lines …where the tones instantly drop off. …The camera just can't see anything in between this pure white and the slightly darker tones next to it. …Because of that steep drop-off from blown out white to other tones, this problem could …be next to impossible to fix in post-production. …There is a little fix that might help. …If you're using something like After Effects or Premiere or some other tool that has a …
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- Understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
- Using lenses as a tool in storytelling
- Establishing focus for video
- Achieving a shallow depth of field
- Using equipment like clapperboards and matte boxes
- Editing and color correcting footage
- Using cinematography techniques to get beautiful shots
- Avoiding rolling shutter and moiré
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 21s
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1. Photography Basics
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Understanding aperture1m 51s
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Understanding shutter speed1m 26s
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2. DSLR Basics
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Understanding sensor size1m 19s
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Focusing for video1m 27s
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3. Understanding Lenses
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Using lenses1m 51s
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Understanding wide lenses2m 39s
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Understanding long lenses2m 32s
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4. In Production
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Recording audio2m 42s
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Using a clapperboard1m 13s
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Shooting slow motion1m 19s
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Getting a beautiful shot3m 34s
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5. Postproduction
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Transcoding video2m 29s
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Color correcting footage4m 10s
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6. Common DSLR Pitfalls
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Avoiding moiré1m 6s
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About limited latitude1m 56s
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About extreme compression1m 38s
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7. Important Gear
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Stabilizing your camera1m 43s
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Using a matte box1m 8s
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Conclusion
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Final thoughts23s
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