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Cinematography 101 - Absolute Beginners Course! (Skillshare)

Offered by Skillshare,

Learn the Basics of Cinematography. Learn the Basics of Cinematography! You will Learn Exposure, Apertures, Shutter Speed and many Cinematography Fundamentals. We will have several exercises for you to complete as well as at home training. You will also learn to shoot outside, while utilization open Apertures to achieve shallow Depth of Field!

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
. How to choose the right camera for you!
. Learn Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
. How to White Balance
. Learn Camera Exposure
. What is Colour Temperature
. How to Film Outside
. How to Colour Grade / Correct
We will have several exercises for you to complete as well as at home training. This course has been developed for Beginner and Intermediate Filmmakers.
So what are you waiting for filmmakers? Whether you are fresh out of film school, a screenwriter who wants to create his/her own content or just someone who wants to make a feature film this course is for you.
They DON'T teach you this in Film School!
Welcome! *Instructions
Learn the Basics of Cinematography! You will Learn Exposure, Apertures, Shutter Speed and many Cinematography Fundamentals.
We will have several exercises for you to complete as well as at home training. You will also learn to shoot outside, while utilization open Apertures to achieve shallow Depth of Field!

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