Introduction to camera skills - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: November 29, 2023.

Introduction to the profession
Become familiar with the professional responsibilities of an operator. You will understand what qualities a specialist needs to work successfully.

Image properties
Learn to convey your emotional state through a visual image. You can control the viewer's attention. You will understand how to create the illusion of three-dimensionality in two-dimensional space.

Technical characteristics of the camera and optics. Part 1

Study the camera structure and the main characteristics of the optics. Consider special types of optics, you will understand for what tasks operators use them.

Technical characteristics of the camera and optics. Part 2
Find out what exposure is. You will be able to expose the frame correctly. Learn to take photos with different aperture, ISO and shutter speed settings.

Composition and perspective in the image
Learn about different types of composition and perspective. Using various techniques, learn to concentrate the viewer's attention on the main object in the frame. Take 5 photos or videos with different compositional solutions.

Image genres
Consider the main types of frame sizes and their combinations during editing. Learn the features of shooting in the exterior and interior.

Light is the operator's main tool
Find out what light sources exist and get acquainted with their main characteristics. You will understand how to control light and use it to convey volume, texture and depth of space. Learn to highlight objects in the frame.

Lighting
Get acquainted with modern lighting devices. Learn to distinguish types of light from different sources. You will understand how to properly set the light for a male and female portrait.

Natural light sources
You will understand how to achieve different image properties using direct, reflected and diffused light. Learn to think through composition and lighting solutions for portraits with the model moving in the frame.

Artificial light sources
Learn to work competently with the light in the pavilion and shoot the most effective and expressive shots.

Color in cinema
Learn how to choose frame colors. You will understand how stereotypes of perception of different colors are used in cinema.

Working with sound. Physical properties and characteristics
Learn what phase, amplitude response and sound level are. Consider the types of microphones, their design, directionality and power supply.

Working with sound. Treatment
Explore sound processing devices: limiter, reverb, equalizer and compressor. You will understand how to properly fix a lavalier microphone and avoid distortion when recording sound. Get acquainted with the work of a boom operator.

Basics of filming techniques
Get to know the basic types of camera movement. Learn how to stabilize video when shooting with a handheld camera. You will understand how to work with chromakey.

Montage theory
Learn 10 editing principles that are important to consider when filming. Learn the principles of intra-frame editing. Gain self-presentation skills and understand where to look for your first customers.

Final project. Showreel
Prepare a video to demonstrate your progress in cinematography. Add your best photo and video work to your portfolio.