DSLR Videographywith VTTV & AMP

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What we’ll go over

Camera Operation

Audio Capture

Field Photography

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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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Camera Basics

Shutter release button

Aperture Wheel

Power Dial

Mode Dial

Hot Shoe

Exposure Compensation

Movie Record Button

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Camera Basics

Shutter Wheel

Selection Wheel

Live View/ Mode Switch

Release Mode

ISO adjust

Info Button

White Balance ResolutionAdjust

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Camera Basics

Lens Release

Lens AF/M

Camera Body AF/M

Vibration Reduction

Mic Input

Mic Input

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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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ExposureAperture

Shutter Speed

ISO

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Aperture: Depth of Field

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ExposureAperture

Shutter Speed

ISO

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Shutter Speed: Motion Control

FAST1/120

REGULAR1/60

SLOW1/3

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ExposureAperture

Shutter Speed

ISO

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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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Field Photography

Use a tripod

Use natural light

Rule of 3rdsHTTPS://VIMEO.COM/14315821

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Resources

Learn about Photography, Graphic Design, Final cut pro, After Effects + more!

www.lynda.vt.edu

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