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Introduction to lens mounts
From the course: Pro Video Tips
Introduction to lens mounts
There are many different types of lens mounts out there to choose from, and many camera manufacturers have their own proprietary mounts. So I just want to go over the most popular lens mounts used for the most popular cameras for shooting video. Now if you've only worked with fixed lens video cameras, there's not a lot you have to think about with regards to the lens, because it was the only one you had. However, when you move over to the world of DSLRs, and Hyorin video cameras that offer interchangeable lenses, there are a lot more factors that come into play. That you have to consider before buying or renting a lens. One of the first factors is the lens mount. In other words, we want to make sure that any lens we use will actually fit on our camera. This can be trickier than it sounds because different camera manufacturers each use a different type of lens mount. But beyond that, many manufactures like Canon and Panasonic, also have different types of mounts for different models of…
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Introduction to shooting discreetly1m 1s
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Scouting locations for a stealth shoot1m 47s
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Traveling and shooting low profile1m 25s
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Recording audio discreetly1m 25s
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Using discreet cameras and camerawork2m 22s
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Running interference1m 24s
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Adding production value with local resources1m 13s
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Always have a plan B55s
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