Chad Perkins: Some DSLR cameras, such as the Canon 5D and a Panasonic GH2, have an on screen …histogram which can really help you gauge the exposure of your shot. …To enable this on the Canon 5D, go to the back of the camera and click on the Info button …a few times to cycle through the info modes, and eventually you will get to the mode with the histogram. …This histogram is a read out of the luminance or brightness levels in your shot. …From left to right we have shadows, mid tones and highlights. …The height of the graph in these areas shows you how much of that particular luminance range you have.…
So this histogram suggests that our shot might be a bit too dark--certainly got a lot of …shadows and not much in the way of highlights. …This shot on the other hand suggests the opposite; lot of bright areas and not much shadow detail. …Using a histogram could help you make sure that your image is balanced and could help …you prevent blowing out highlights or crushing shadows. …If your DSLR doesn't have a histogram, that's ok, it will still have a light meter called a spot meter.…
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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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