Cinematography in 100 Minutes

Explore budget to premium cameras for logging and cinematography, including Canon M50, Panasonic G85/G9, and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K/6K, with 4K, 120p, autofocus, stabilization, and price tradeoffs.

Explore the differences between prime and zoom lenses, focusing on fixed focal lengths versus zoom ranges. Choose primes for sharper images and wider apertures, while zooms provide flexible focal coverage.

discover three affordable led lighting setups for YouTube: hp us and lightbox, cla one twenty, and aperture al m9, with color temperature control, high cri, and bounce shaping.

Choose a heavy-duty tripod with a quick-release plate for a stable shot, then add a shoulder rig or slider, or a Steadicam-style setup for smooth, cinematic movement.

Master camera settings for high quality video by selecting the highest resolution, shooting at 24 fps, maintaining shutter at double the frame rate, and keeping native ISO low.

Master aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and frame rates to control exposure, depth of field, and motion in video, using practical examples at 24 fps and slow motion.

Master color temperature in kelvin, from orange to white to blue. Set your camera to daylight around 5500–5600 K and tungsten around 3200 K for specific looks.

Learn to diffuse light to create a softer, more flattering main shot, reduce harsh shadows, bounce light off walls or ceilings, and compensate by opening the aperture when needed.

Learn how to use composition and lead room to guide viewer focus, avoid wasted headroom, and frame talent with space for dialogue.

Explore slow motion capture by shooting at frame rates such as 60 fps or higher, then slow down 50 percent for smoother, cinematic footage with open aperture and higher ISO.

Match your location and set design to your channel idea with backdrops, nostalgia, and props. Prioritize a quiet space and clear audio with directional mics to enhance the viewing environment.

Raise ISO to the highest level and open the aperture for night exterior shots, keep the shutter at 50, and use pan, zoom, and rack focus with manual control.

Behind-the-scenes cinematography guide for filming an intro to a sports card episode, using slow-motion b-roll, lighting tricks, and a dramatic box reveal of cards.

Develop practical color grading techniques in this cinematography session, including color correction with vector scopes and waveforms, exposure and saturation adjustments, and applying teal-and-orange looks across shots.

Celebrate completing the course, access the project workbook and extra materials, and use this momentum to film content and share footage across YouTube and Facebook.