Introduction to Gear
Chris Hau
Lessons
Class Introduction
02:46 2Chapter 2 Introduction
00:38 3Choosing the Best Platform For Your Vision
02:55 4What is a Project Brief?
01:02 5How to Use a Project Brief
00:47 6Foundational Pre-Production Documents
02:18Unpacking Real World Examples
01:49 8Chapter Two Recap
00:40 9Intro to Practical Storytelling Components
01:07 10Element One: Content (Visuals & Interviews)
05:08 11Element Two: Graphics/VFX
02:09 12Element Three: Call to Action
01:31 13Element Four: Voice Over
03:37 14Element Five: Sound & Music
02:08 15Element Six: Editing & Color Correction
03:14 16Bringing it Together with an Intro and Outro
02:00 17Chapter Three Recap
00:42 18Introduction to Storytelling Tools
00:26 19Introduction to Gear
01:24 20Building Your Kit
00:51 21Choosing Your Camera
04:41 22Supporting Your Camera
02:44 23Lighting Equipment Basics
02:22 24Sound & Microphone Basics
04:13 25Chapter Four Recap
00:30 26Introduction to Shooting a Video
00:42 27The Camera
00:36 28Exposure Triangle
06:50 29White Balance
02:15 30Frame Rates
01:39 31Framing
04:31 32Basic Lighting
02:00 33Recording Sounds
05:15 34Conducting an Interview
02:49 35Recording Voice Over
01:30 36Chapter Five Recap
00:44 37Setting Up to Shoot Your Video Shoot
02:58 38Framing Your Shots
02:31 39Working With Light
10:28 40Working With Sound
07:34 41Pro Video Tips
02:16 42The Art of Editing
00:27 43Understanding Shots and Pacing
02:08 44Seven Step Editing Process
03:15 45Bringing the Elements Together
02:52 46Shooting for Edit and Exporting Tips
03:22 47Using Fiverr Talent for Your Edit
01:49 48Chapter Seven Recap
00:46 49Introduction to Video Marketing
00:48 50How to Get Eyes on Your Videos
04:02 51How to Name Your Video for Conversion
03:01 52Video SEO Explained
01:56 53Email List
01:52 54Chapter Eight Recap
01:26Lesson Info
Introduction to Gear
There are a lot of different types of cameras on the market ranging from $ all the way up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now naturally, more expensive cameras will come with more features. Now just because a feature exists doesn't mean that you need it. It's important to understand what you need as a creator and what you don't in order to make an informed decision about what camera to buy. We could talk about cameras and specs all day and we'll get into more detail later in this chapter. But what really matters is our ability to capture captivating shots and tell compelling stories. Now, there's a famous saying "The best camera is the one that you have with you." For myself, growing up, I first learned to take videos on my mom's point and shoot camera, but nowadays, most people have smartphones with cameras that perform at a level far better than the point and shoot that I learned on. So if you don't have a fancy camera, don't worry because it honestly doesn't matter until you ge...
t to a point where you feel like your skill and creativity would benefit from an upgrade. When I started my video business, I used the same Canon Rebel T3i for over seven years and it did everything that I needed it to. In this course, I'll be demonstrating with my Sony a7S III or a1, but everything will still apply exactly the same for mirrorless cameras, DSLR cameras, and even smartphones. If you're looking for recommendations on a beginner camera, I would suggest the Sony a7C. It's a compact sized full frame mirrorless camera that's a solid jumping off point for beginner filmmakers.
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Ratings and Reviews
a Creativelive Student
Ok, I really enjoyed this course but you should know it is a decent overview of what to do and in what order to do them. This is not going to show you HOW to do anything but it will show you WHAT you need to think about and how to approach a production in a professional manner. Chris knows his stuff really well and everything is covered but it is just an overview. Well worth your time, especially if you are new to video but just do not think that he is going to show you how to do everything.
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