About this Event
Building on the concepts taught in Video Fundamentals 1, this class will round out your skill set and give you confidence in your abilities. Regardless of the brand of your equipment, this class equips you with concepts applicable across a diverse range of cameras.
What You’ll Learn:
- The importance of clear audio, and how to record it.
- When to use different microphones, and how to set your audio levels.
- How to achieve smooth and effective camera movement, and how to apply it.
- When and how to use shoulder rigs, gimbals, sliders and more
- How to approach shooting “coverage” a scene, using multiple shot types.
- Theory and Tips for Effective Video Editing
- Basics of Color Grading
- How to Maximize Dynamic Range, Shoot and Grade LOG and RAW Footage
- Basics of Lighting for Video, Using Natural and Artificial Light
Is This Class for You?
This class is a follow up to Video Fundamentals Part 1, Students must be familiar with the Exposure Triangle, Framerates, White Balance, Focal Length, and Sensor Size in order to engage with the conent that will be discussing.
This class is ideal for beginner to intermediate video shooters. Whether starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing skills, this class provides a technical foundation for shooting video on any digital camera.
If you're a still photographer seeking a seamless transition to video, this class will help translate your existing knowledge and skills to the video domain.
The curriculum is not brand-specific and is designed to teach skills relevant to a variety of equipment preferences from DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras to Cinema cameras and Camcorders.
You will walk away with a broad technical foundation applicable to vlogging, wedding video production, social media content creation, YouTube, filmmaking, corporate and commercial production, and music videos.
How to Participate:
This class will take place at Glazer's Camera at 811 Republican St on the 2nd floor in the classroom. The class will consist of a presentation as well as live demos. Bring your camera to follow along! You will also receive a PDF to help you review important concepts from the class, key terms, and information relevant to your specific camera.
This course will be offered throughout the year, more dates will be added. View current schedule below:
- Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 12:30pm
- Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:30pm
Save 50% on this session!
Did you attend our Video Fundamentals Part 1? Great!
You will receive a 50% off coupon for Video Funamentals - Part 2 after your Part 1 class!
ABOUT ASTER TETER
Aster has been passionate about filmmaking and video production since they first picked up a camera at the age of 15. After studying cinematography and color grading at Marlboro College, Aster moved to the Pacific Northwest and co-founded Joybird Studios with their partner and collaborator Deana. They have worked on a variety of projects from films, to commercials, music videos, and more - with clients ranging from local brands and NGO's to national musicians and brands. Aster has a particular passion for the power of documentary filmmaking and has worked on various documentary projects about community, sexual and reproductive rights, and gender.
With this wide range of experience, Aster has cultivated an in-depth knowledge of every aspect of video production, from camera operation, and lighting to editing and sound. Aster believes video and filmmaking should be accessible to everyone and has found great fulfillment in sharing their expertise through teaching. During the rare moments when they are not working on a project, they love cooking, reading, and roller skating!
REFUND POLICY - FEES - MARKETING
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With our limited capacity for paid events, we will issue a full refund up to 4 days before the event date; or a 50% refund up to the day of the event, if however, we are able to fill the spot, we may issue a full refund. No-shows will not be refunded.
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Questions? reach out to us via email [email protected] or call us at 206-624-1100.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glazer's Camera - Classroom on 2nd Floor, 811 Republican Street, Seattle, United States
USD 135.23
