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Camera Shots
Understanding how visual codes such as long-shots, close-ups, and camera angles affect meaning helps prepare young filmmakers to plan their own productions. The concepts embedded could also be used to analyze photographs and paintings.
University of California
Knight Digital Media Center: Video Techniques
Learning the different types of shots in video is taught in this online tutorial.
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Peachpit: Designing Camera Shots
Learn how to use the camera to lead the viewers' eyes, and how positioning and moving the camera conveys emotion in the film. Includes dozens of specific tips.
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Video 101: Camera Operation
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Camera Operation provides a general...
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Video 101: Shot Composition
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Shot Composition clearly explains how to...
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Video 101: Camera Lenses
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Camera Lenses examines telephoto and wide...
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Video 101: Camera Mounts
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Camera Mounts examines a wide range of...
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Video 101: Production 101
A complete course in film and video production. Divided into six sections - Editing, Shooting, Sound, Lighting, Lens, and Tech. Each section has a similar structure, beginning with a preface and with headings on each page (repeated in...
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Kids Vid: Shooting the Video
A very simple to understand explanation of shooting a video. Knowing your camera, taking the shot, and camera moves are all discussed in this site.
Media College
Media College: Video Camera Tutorials
Featured video camera tutorials are found in this site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scene Composition
Use the tool below to compose two scenes. Experiment with different camera settings to see what effects you can create. When you have practiced with the tool, take the quiz.
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Video University: Color Bars
Explains how color bars are used to provide consistent color when producing video. Describes how to set up the color bars for a monitor or camera.
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Video University: Camera Filters
Descriptions of more than 25 different types of camera filters.