Lessons
Class Introduction
09:38 2The Spark That Inspired Me
13:50 3What Are Family Films?
06:15 4Gear for Family Films
11:50 5Camera Settings for Video
02:56 6Frame Rates & Slow Motion
20:48 7Picture Profiles & Color Grading
06:47 8Settings for Audio Capture
14:13Exposure for Video
13:21 10Stabilization, Focus Techniques & Shifting Mindset
17:41 11The Purpose of Camera Movements
22:19 12Camera Movements Demo
12:02 13Visual Storytelling: How to Film a Scene
04:51 14How to Film a Scene Demo
09:22 15B-Roll & Use in Storytelling
17:57 16Jump Cuts & How to Avoid Them
04:30 17How to Look for & Film Different Types of Light
03:28 18The Importance of Audio
10:45 19What About Photos? How to Switch Back and Forth
17:31 20Client Prep
10:49 21Troubleshooting Artificial Light Issues
03:13 22Managing Client Expectations
10:39 23Uncovering Your Client's Story
17:51 24Developing a Story on the Fly
07:12 25Think Ahead as a Storyteller
11:45 26Student Film Critique
38:56 27Ideas for Your First Film
06:31 28Create a Shot List for Your Film
03:26 29Demo: Interaction With Family at Start of Session
20:44 30Demo: Capture Authentic Moments
21:17 31Demo: Work the Scene
28:12 32Demo: Decide What to Shoot
26:06 33Demo: Move From One Location to Another
23:21 34Organize Footage & Photos From a Session
07:53 35Cull & Edit Photos First
17:09 36Sourcing Licensed Music
14:57 37Begin to Edit in Premiere Pro
07:08 38Editing to The Music
19:54 39Scrub Footage & Insert Into Film
33:33 40Breaking Down The Final Film
37:38 41Editing: Color Grading
15:51 42How Much Should You be Charging?
11:03 43Marketing Tips for Family Film Business
10:28 44Delivery Methods For Family Films
05:05Lesson Info
Camera Settings for Video
I am not gonna go too in-depth into the reasons why all of the things, because I don't think that's as necessary. All of this information you can find, you can look it up. I'm gonna tell you what you need to know in order to do things correctly. So video format system is a geographical thing, you need to be shooting NTSC for North America, PAL for Europe and Australia, that is just based on broadcast television standards, okay? So it's sort of like we're putting everything on Vimeo, or YouTube, or whatever, and so it's sort of less applicable, but anyway, you should shoot the right format system where you live. Now most likely, you are already shooting it, because if you purchased your camera in the country you live in, it's gonna default to that, okay? One thing that I think is important to note in terms of camera differences is that in Canon, you decide on the video format system before your choose the frame rate, and Nikon, no, it's not the other way? I thought for Nikon it was that...
you choose the frame rate, they're all listed out, right? So you choose the frame rate, and they're all listed out, and the frame rate determines which video format system you have, okay? So for Canon, you choose the video format system, and then you only have the frame rates for that video format system available to you. On Nikon, it's the other way around, you have all the frame rates listed, you need to choose the right one that matches the video format system, okay? I think, I can't remember about Fuji. Okay, so frame rates, if you're shooting NTSC, you're gonna be 24, 30, and 60. If you're shooting PAL, you're gonna be 25 and 50. Now the difference between the frame rates is this 24 frames per second is kind of that cinematic look that you see in movies, 30 is really used for broadcast television, that's usually what you see TVs being shot at, TV shows being shot at, and 60 frames per second is what's used for slow motion, so if you're wanting to slow the footage down. I'm gonna get into that in just second, more in-depth. So PAL 25 and 50, those are your options. I'm gonna tell you, for a long time, I was shooting 24 and 50 and the world kept spinning, and I was in Australia, okay, so just know that. (laughs) It was all good.
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Ratings and Reviews
Adam Nicholls
Worth a watch! Courtney provides a clear and organised class, she is also very passionate about what she does which is always nice to see. She has a great back story which is fantastic. This course is good for beginners who have some knowledge in photography and want to learn more about video. I would recommend that people do not refer this class to the bible of filmmaking as I feel you can expand further on what Courtney teaches. Some useful tips for beginners but some methods I personally feel can be taught differently. I feel a gimbal is a useful bit of kit if used correctly. You can still use a gimbal when in manual mode providing you follow the basics rules! Obviously if Courtney prefers not to use a gimbal then that's also fine but I wouldn't discourage students from exploring useful filmmaking tools. Slow motion can be achieved with 50/60fps however I feel other frame rates should have been discussed like 120fps. I liked that Courtney engaged with the students as it gets them involved and will help them remember what they have learned during the class. Thank you for taking the time to share some of your knowledge
a Creativelive Student
Courtney's work is absolutely amazing and inspiring. I feel lucky that she has chosen to share her process and that this class is available! After watching all the videos and trying my hand at this video thing, I am feeling really encouraged and inspired to do more- both personally and professionally. I appreciate the way that she breaks things down in the video and that she shares her thought process. A really great course!
AShley
Courtney’s course completes me! I have storytelling “holes” in my film previously, but this course helped fill those holes to create a flow and a film with emotion. Not only is the course wonderful (and well worth every penny) but Courtney is wonderful as well! I had such an amazing experience at Creative Live!!!!