Course description

This module builds practical camera skills for video production. Learners work directly with DSLR, mirrorless, and camcorder setups used in professional video work.

Topics covered:

  • Camera settings: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance
  • Frame rates and resolution choices for different platforms
  • Focus techniques: manual focus, autofocus, focus pulling
  • Camera movement: pans, tilts, tracking shots, handheld vs stabilized
  • Shot composition: framing, rule of thirds, headroom, lead room
  • Lens selection and focal length effects for video
  • Exposure control in mixed and low-light conditions

Learners leave with the technical confidence to operate a camera independently on any video shoot.

What will i learn?

  • Operate a camera confidently in manual mode
  • Set correct exposure, white balance, and frame rate for any shoot
  • Execute smooth pans, tilts, and tracking shots

Requirements

  • A DSLR, mirrorless camera, or camcorder
  • Laptop for reviewing footage (optional but recommended)

Frequently asked question

DSLR, mirrorless, and camcorder setups. Skills transfer across all three.

Yes. The module starts from the fundamentals before moving into technique.

Alphonce Juma

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Lectures

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Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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