DSLR101: 4 Basic Steps

Nov 19, 2011

DSLR101 is the series of a video compilation from various source of website and media that focus on the basic of dslr video shooting. It is a very useful tools for the new comers in this industry so that you can catch up with the basic first. Of course, in my opinion, using video as a media of learning is always interesting for me.

Now, 5 videos for you to learn basic step of DSLR101 compiled from Vimeo Video School.

Step 1: Choosing a camera

Choosing a camera is the first step on your way to making videos that you can share on Vimeo. There are a lot of options to choose from including camcorders, simple point and shoot cameras, and nowadays cellphones with built in video cameras. Where do you even start? Check out the video below for a quick run down of your various movie making options.

Step 2: Shooting basics

So you bought yourself a camera or maybe you borrowed one from a friend, cool! Um, but how do you use it to make videos that look good? Shooting video well is a skill that takes time to develop but with a few simple tips you’ll find yourself on the path to movie magic. Take a peek at the video below for an introduction to those tips.

Step 3: Editing Basics

Editing video clips together can be really fun, especially once you master a few basic features in your editing program. With a bit of patience and experimentation you’ll be producing smoothly edited videos in no time. For an overview of what you can do in a standard editing program watch the video below.

Step 4: Editing Details

With mac

If you’ve shot a video on your camera but have no idea where to go from there, then open up your eyes and ears and prepare to be enlightened! This lesson is for Mac users.

With PC

If you’ve shot a video on your camera but have no idea where to go from there, then open up your eyes and ears and prepare to be enlightened! This lesson is for PC users.