This is a short course that I held on DSLR videography at Virginia Tech's InnovationSpace during fall semester 2013. Co-Instructor: Carmiliza Riculan

1. DSLR Videography
with VTTV & AMP
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2. What we’ll go over
Camera Operation
Audio Capture
Field Photography
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3. What is a DSLR?
A digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR) is a piece of
photography equipment that has become popular in the video production
world. They are great for journalism.
Benefits: great image quality, great access to exposure controls
Drawbacks: Poor native audio quality, short video recording times
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4. Camera Basics
Movie Record
Button
Aperture
Wheel
Power Dial
Shutter release
button
Exposure
Compensation
Mode Dial
Hot Shoe
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5. Camera Basics
Release
Mode
Shutter
Wheel
White
Balance
Selection
Wheel
Resolution
Adjust
ISO
adjust
Info Button
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Live View/
Mode Switch

6. Camera Basics
Lens AF/M
Mic
Input
Lens
Release
Mic
Input
Vibration
Reduction
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Camera
Body AF/M

7. Setting up Camera
White Balance
Movie Settings in menu
Adjust audio manually
http://www.lynda.com/course20/
Photography-Cameras-Gear-tutorials/
Configuring-activating-video/
86641/93771-4.html
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8. Exposure
Aperture
Shutter Speed
ISO
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9. Aperture: Depth of Field
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10. Exposure
Aperture
Shutter Speed
ISO
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11. Shutter Speed: Motion Control
FAST
1/120
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REGULAR
1/60
SLOW
1/3

12. Exposure
Aperture
Shutter Speed
ISO
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13. Audio
is more important than your image! Capture good audio.
Bring headphones
Movie Settings: Gain Control + Monitoring
Microphones
Rode VideoMic
Wireless Lavalier
Zoom H4N - H2N - H1
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14. Field Photography
Use a tripod
Use natural light
Rule of 3rds
HTTPS://VIMEO.COM/14315821
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15. Resources
Learn about
Photography, Graphic
Design, Final cut pro,
After Effects + more!
www.lynda.vt.edu
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