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DSLR Cinematography (incl. Mirrorless cameras)

£83.00 – £106.00

Learn to shoot the best “cinematic look” using DSLR cameras on this short course – explore all the lenses and equipment needed for DSLR cinematography.

Starts: 25 June 2022 Ends: 25 June 2022
Classroom-based course Saturday 10am-5pm - Only 3 places left

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DSLR Cinematography – Shoot the best footage with your DSLR or Mirrorless camera

This one-day DSLR Cinematography (incl. Mirrorless Cameras) course will give participants the opportunity to explore aspects of cinematography and how to improve their image making from a simple setup to exploring a more complex narrative scene.

This is a hands-on and interactive workshop, with practical exercises utilising DSLR, mirrorless and peripheral equipment. John at all points will share his professional experience about his shot choices and how to think fast on your feet when faced with different real-world conditions.

There will be an emphasis on making your footage look ‘cinematic’ whether it is for documentary or creative pieces, with the use of glide equipment and filming techniques. DSLR Cinematography (incl. Mirrorless Cameras) is aimed at photographers wanting to use their cameras for creative filming, or filmmakers wanting to use DSLR & mirrorless cameras to get a more cinematic look to their work. Participants are welcome to bring along their own cameras for the course for their own use.

Who is DSLR Cinematography aimed at:

For confident beginners and improvers including: photographers who want to learn how to shoot video on DSLR’s and mirrorless cameras; someone who owns such a camera, or plans to purchase one, and wants to learn how to shoot video; and those with some experience of traditional camcorders but want to try shooting video on DSLR’s and/or Mirrorless cameras. This course may be too technical for some absolute beginners and we advise you take Introduction to Digital Video or 3 Day Video Production Course first. Email office@filmoxford.org if unsure. Learners must be Adults (18+).

Covid-19: Safety is a high priority. This course will follow public health regulations as prescribed by the government. The teaching space will be well ventilated. The wearing of face coverings is advised but optional. 

John Hunt, tutor DSLR cinematography course at film oxford

John Hunt is a professional photographer, filmmaker and educator. In video production, he works as a director of photography, director, camera operator, and editor. As a photographer, he works for a diverse range of corporate and commercial clients. Over the years he has worked for a huge variety of clients across a number of sectors. As an educator, John has a degree in photography and film, a PGCE and has taught lens-based media at higher, further and secondary level as well as in the private sector. John embraced digital technology very early with the first Nikon and Canon digital cameras and is passionate about all forms of story-telling, from a single image to a feature film. See his website jjhuntphotography.co.uk

 

Comments

I feel very confident now using my camera, which is what I needed. C.R.

A good mix of theory and practical examples. J.S.

Brilliant! Thank you. S.A.

Really good insights – PC

The course outperformed my expectations – VS

This course helped with my practice as well as giving me the tools to chose the right equipment to buy. NM

Brilliant Course TL

DSLR cinematography course at film oxford DSLR Cinematography (including Mirrorlesscameras) at Film Oxford. John Hunt Tutor.

Course Outline

Introduction to Cinematography

Introduction to your DSLR – Mirrorless. How do they work?

The Sensor.

Using your DSLR/Mirrorless manually:
Shutter speed
ISO
Aperture

Autofocus
Memory cards
Batteries and chargers
Tripods and Monopods

Sliders

Discussion about other grip: jibs, gimbals, drones (when and if you have the budget)!

AUDIO

Recording in camera Pros and Cons

Audio recorders and syncing

Microphones (shotgun, lapel, handheld, wireless, etc.) Mic Pickup patterns.

SHOOTING. (Interactive and hands-on)

Composition

Camera Movement

Camera positions and shooting for continuity

Depth of field and how to work with it.

Lenses: working with different lenses, speed, filters Neutral density, grads.

Pulling focus.

LIGHTING. (Interactive and hands-on).

Types of lighting, LCD panels, Tungsten, cold lighting, with demos of Dados, Diva lights and LCD panels.

Simple lighting setup.

Using natural light and reflectors.

Practicals.

CINEMATOGRAPHY

A basic shooting task where you can experiment bringing all the cinematography elements together. With guidance from John.

BUSINESS
Throughout the day there will be the opportunity to discuss the video production business and how cinematography relates to that.

Early booking discount & concessions

Early Booking – Book early to get 10% reduction on the full price course fee (usually two weeks before the course start date, but may vary).

UK based students, NHS workers and people on some means-tested benefits are eligible to claim the concessionary rate. Evidence is required, such as a student card, NHS staff card or benefit letter. The concession rate is only available to UK residents.

Means tested benefits: JSA, Income Support; Working Tax Credit (not child tax credit); Council Tax Benefit (not student/single person/reduction due to disability); Housing Benefit; Pension Credit (guarantee); Unwaged Dependent of these benefits & Universal Credit.

All Film Oxford classroom-based courses are subsidised by Oxfordshire Adult Learning and are for Adults (18+).

 

Additional information

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