University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera
If you’ve done your pre-production thoroughly, then you should feel confident moving on to this next step — gathering the raw materials that you will use to build your visual story. These raw materials are your camera shots, including b-roll and interviews. The production stage is where you will finally collect the images and sound that will communicate directly to your audience. We’ll show you how to enhance your visual story by raising the quality of your shots: getting proper exposure, using the rule of thirds; and shooting sequences that promote continuity. We’ll also cover the importance of sound in your production, from recording natural sounds to interviews. Would you like to add mood and atmosphere to your interviews? We’ll teach you how to light an interview to help your subject look their best. Think of your footage as visual evidence that shows, not just tells your story.
In this module, you will learn about the basic functions that are found in most prosumer camcorders, and how you can get the best shots possible. First we’re going to explain what the basic camcorder can do for you. We will show you how to operate the camcorder in automatic and manual modes. We’ll…
In this module you will learn more about the fundamental building block of visual storytelling - the shot. To know what shots to get you first need to know your story. We’ll introduce you to tools you can use to anticipate your shots in production, such as storyboards and shot lists. We’ll demonstr…
Instead of using words, a visual story uses light. How to capture and control light is what good photography is all about. In this module, you will learn how to control the light that enters the lens, and how to reliably get the proper exposure. We’ll explain about the parts of a lens, the neutral…
Good composition pulls our eyes to the most important part of the shot. But bad composition can make your images appear weak, failing to convey energy and motion. In this module, we’ll share with you some pointers on how to compose your shots in ways that build interest. We’ll introduce you to the…
Visual storytelling finds ways to transmit an experience by showing action as it progresses from one shot to the next. This progression is a way to heighten the viewer’s involvement in the story, and to sustain their interest. In this module, we’ll explain how sequences can make your stories more e…
Getting good audio is just as important as getting good video, if not more so. In this module, you will learn to identify what makes good audio and how to record it properly. You will learn the terms that describe audio quality and what can lead to audio problems. We’ll explain the most commonly us…
Lighting is as much an art as it is an exact science. Some extra lights will help your subjects look their best, free from unattractive shadows, flat lighting, and underexposure. In this module, we will teach you how to light your shots, most especially interviews using single-point, two-point and…
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University of Colorado Boulder is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (76/100). Large online catalogue, good quality.
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