3 Camera Classes To Consider This Fall
Still of films created at Austin School of Film through adult courses.
Industry knowledge, techniques, and hands-on learning on cameras and film production is back in person this fall.
Just a decade ago, the film industry was revolutionized by the rapid creation of accessible & affordable cameras to produce high quality video content and cinema. From Blackmagic Cinema Cameras with raw shooting to impressive DSLR and mirrorless cameras that won’t break the bank.
If you’re interested in shooting high quality video, the world is your oyster. But don’t make uninformed choices and learn, try, and shoot before you invest.
Here are 3 classes to get you started with camera basics for filmmaking & videography and a productive way to lay the foundation for your creative future.
Intro to Super 8 Filmmaking
Although you may be thinking the analog moment has passed, we seriously think you need to reconsider how you approach shooting on film. Analog cameras and analog filmmaking isn’t a “trend” it’s an art and an aesthetic. Limiting the way you create to what’s trendy isn’t being true to yourself as a creator.
If you’re looking to dabble in the art of analog —this workshop is a great introduction to get you started and shooting!
Intro to DSLR Filmmaking
So, now you understand how the cameras work but how do you use one of the most versatile cameras to create quality video work? In this workshop, students will learn how to use a DSLR in full manual mode to gain more creative freedom in filmmaking. We'll dive deep into the essentials of visual storytelling with composition, motion and lighting. The concept of this course is to teach students the same techniques that a professional filmmaker uses when filming with DSLRs.
From framing shots to producing simple projects and gaining skills hands-on, students will leave this course ready and inspired to create high-quality, engaging film projects.
Intro to Cinema Cameras
Ready to go raw? If you want the most flexibility to adjust your images during post production, then you may want to consider cinema cameras with raw recording capabilities.
We’ll will dive deep into the key components that help filmmakers and media makers produce cinematic images on professional digital cinema cameras. Students will learn the fundamentals of prepping and operating cinema cameras (Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro & RED cameras) over a weekend course, Shoot practice scenarios and configurations indoors and outside, work with additional gear in class such as lights, tripods, and video monitoring equipment, and even test dynamic range of cinema cameras in under and overexposure scenarios using DaVinci Resolve