Brian Liepe: Viewfinders, like monitors, help the camera operator in shooting conditions …that require a close eye on the footage that's being captured. …For example, in really sunny locations, trying to see the LCD screen is extremely difficult. …Even with shade, light is coming in from every direction, from the sun, bouncing up …from the ground, just making it really hard to see what's going on. …So use a viewfinder which keeps the light from obscuring your view of the LCD and seals …in light at the point of contact with your eye.…
I used a Zacuto Z-Finder for all these shots in Africa where the sunshine was way too bright …to see my LCD if I didn't have it. …The viewfinder typically magnifies the image anywhere from 1.5 times the actual size to …three times the size, so that the image fills your field of vision when you're operating the camera.… …
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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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