Chad Perkins: For most cameras there is a sweet spot when it comes to ISO. …Basically what that means is there is ISO settings that just get better results. …This is referred to as the native ISO. …Brian Liepe: So for Canon cameras these are multiples of 160. …So 160, 320 and so on, which means you'll probably get less noise at an ISO setting …of 320 then you will at 200. …Chad Perkins: One thing to be aware of, at least on these Canon cameras at least, is …that for some crazy reason native ISO values conflict with something called Highlight Tone Priority mode.…
I love Highlight Tone Priority mode. It's basically a way that we can manage highlights …and make them look better with these DSLR cameras. …And we'll get into that a little bit more when we talk about the limited latitude of …these DSLRs, but this is a real annoyance because if we want to turn Highlight Tone …Priority mode on, it again disables those ISO values. …Now a lot of professionals recommend that you actually do that, that you turn off Highlight …
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2/18/2013This course was created and produced by Chad Perkins. We are honored to host this content in our library.
- 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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