PHO 231B - Video for Photographers

Credits: 3

Description
This basic course teaches still photographers to use the video/motion features of their camera, properly set up the camera for video recording, download the footage into video editing software, and create short videos. Students learn basic film grammar and techniques for recording sound, lighting, and recording. Students enrolling in this course need to have access to their own camera that records HD video.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the video functions of the camera.
Differentiate between recording video vs. photographic stills, in terms of exposure, composition, shutter settings, frame rates, and filtration.
Demonstrate basic menu setup for video recording, picture styles, and how to set up custom ones for video.
Differentiate sensor sizes for crop factor and focal length.
Demonstrate proper camera support and camera movement for videos.
Utilize low light filming and ISO settings.
Create basic audio recording and recording options.
Differentiate between zoom and prime lenses.
Demonstrate the basics of video editing, the software used for editing, and importing and transcoding DSLR file formats.
Demonstrate the creation of a time-lapse video and a short video project.

Prerequisite: PHO 101 and PHO 102B