Tutorials and Training for CG, 3D, Animation and VFX. Holding Camera. Holding the camera properly is the best way to avoid or minimize the effects of camera shake.
A good firm grip with the right hand and support from underneath means that, when you press the shutter release, movement of the camera will be minimized. This will enable you to shoot sharper pictures at slower shutter speeds. The picture on the right shows a good grip, the heel of the left hand supports the camera from underneath. When the shutter is pressed with the right hand, the camera tends to move downward, the left hand in this position will minimize the effect of this.
Some older cameras had shutter buttons that pushed in towards the body instead of downwards, but they seem to have largely disappeared nowadays, presumably because the position did not feel as comfortable as the downward movement. Cameras were designed to be used with the right eye, although it is possible to use them with the left. You will notice that there are no camera straps evident in any of these pictures. Welcome to Shortcourses Bookstore Books for Serious Photographers. James Brandon, Author at Digital Photography School. Basics of Photography: Editing Images in Post. Free Online Courses for Aspiring Filmmakers. This is a guest post by freelance writer Donna Reish.
You don't have to have a bachelor's or graduate degree in film in order to become a successful film maker—but you do need to have talent and knowledge of the industry. Open courseware are online classes that are offered entirely for free. The catch? You can't claim college credit or ask for a professor's assistance. But you do have access to an abundance of educational resources with which you can teach yourself. Video Production and Creation These courses are designed to teach students the in and outs of actually putting their vision on screen and putting their filmmaking skills to the test.
Industry A great film maker is also highly aware of his or her target audience and the industry as a whole. Philosophy of Film These courses should help one understand the history and philosophy behind film in order to truly understand and appreciate this art form. [photo by velcr0] MIT's Free Online Film and Media Courses. MIT's Comparative Media Studies program is part of MIT's OpenCourseWare initiative, wherein the top-tier school posts extensive course materials online.
One of the reasons I named this site No Film School is because I didn't think it made sense for me (and I'm not saying this is true for everyone) to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to go to film school. But what if one of the most respected universities in the country posted their film and media courses online, for free? MIT's goal with the Comparative Media Studios program is: To prepare students for jobs that don't yet exist. We consult regularly with leaders in industry, the arts, public policy, journalism, education, and the nonprofit sector, trying to understand contemporary developments, identify job and internship opportunities, and pinpoint skills and knowledge which will help prepare our students for new opportunities. Sounds great, right? 'Tis a bit dry, no? The Basics of Video Editing: The Complete Guide. Introduction to Video. Distance Learning Courses and Adult Education - The Open University.