Class 2 | Camera basics | Sony XDCam X70 | Sony Alpha a7S II

Hi everyone, welcome to our second class. I hope you enjoyed your writing assignment.  
Today, we will cover two cameras: the Sony A 7SII and the Sony XDCam X70.

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Quick Start guides:

You can find the slides here. 


Homework: Tell a story or describe a space using only five shots.

The goal of this exercise is to enhance your camera abilities by adopting a cinematic perspective and identifying "shots" in the world around you. Please just use manual focus on your camera to maintain image control.

You need to present a minimum of one minute of material, consisting of at least five shots. (Can be more)

SOME TIPS:

  • Plan your shots before pushing the record button. AVOID recording while figuring out what you want to shoot next, also known as “visual hiccups.”

  •  Do your best to make sure that any camera movement is intentional - don’t walk around with the camera rolling while you search for a shot.

  • If you don't have a tripod for steady camera shots, use your body to brace your arms, bend your knees, use a nearby wall or pillar to steady your shot. 

Remember - this is not an editing assignment. 

Please share your homework here -  folder 📁

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