Learning to shoot video on a SLR camera

Many people, buying a camera, face a problem that they absolutely do not know how to shoot on it and what to do with the footage.

How to learn to shoot a video on a DSLR camera?

A few simple tips will help solve this problem

Many novice photographers or videographers who are in search of their first camera often meet the abbreviation DSLR. Although this is not a key knowledge to create a photo or video masterpiece, but I think it's also necessary to know the theory.

DSLR (digital single-lens reflex camera) - digital single-lens reflex camera.

What kind of camera is it worth to buy a newcomer and what to do next?

For starters, the simplest, at first glance, DSLR camera Canon 650D is suitable. He perfectly removes and, plus, everything, costs not such big money. This option, perhaps, is the best and the budget for a beginner. The camera does its job qualitatively, on it you can master all the basic skills of video mastering. Many well-known videographers started their journey with this device, and did really wonderful work. If you want to try yourself as a videographer, but do not know which camera to purchase, the Canon 650D is your choice.

Okay, with the camera decided, but what else should I buy for a comfortable and high-quality shooting? On a mandatory basis, you must purchase a suitable tripod for the camera, in order to avoid shaking during shooting. As you know, the tripod is used mainly for static shooting; Watching the movie, shot using only a tripod, sometimes wildly bored, which leads to deep boredom. In order to give your video a more dynamic effect without having to shake, you need to think about buying a monopod and stedicam, these stabilizers will give your work excellent stabilization, beautiful, and most importantly, a dynamic picture.

Well, the camera was bought, the stabilization system, too, it remains to decide with the lens. Here I can advise the most standard "kit EF-S 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6 II", which comes with a camera. But for a more artistic effect in video, it's best to start with the Canon EF 50mm f / 1.8 lens. These two lenses are perfect for a beginner. The first will give the opportunity to shoot with a wider viewing angle, and the second is used to achieve the so-called cinematography. This set is perfect for novice masterpieces.

I also want to advise you to buy a flash card with a large amount of memory, 68gb will be just right, since the footage takes up a lot of space, and constantly rearranging flash drives is not very convenient, because they can easily get lost somewhere. Also it would be nice to buy an extra battery, because the problem with the charge is an eternal dilemma, and always, as luck would have it, the charge ends at the most crucial moment, but if you insure yourself and buy an additional battery, this problem will be for nothing.

Once you have purchased the camera and everything you need for it, immediately start shooting

A few tips will help you achieve good results.

Before shooting, write on a piece of paper that you want to shoot. Set yourself a super task. Write down the approximate places where you will shoot. Simply put, write down all your thoughts on paper, so that it's easier to navigate the place of filming.

Try to carry the camera with you at all times in order not to miss the bright moments.

In order to gain experience, shoot anything that seems interesting to you, and then try to mount something from this material (by the way, I recommend Adobe Premiere pro for editing). Thus, you will gradually accumulate skills of shooting and editing. Do not be afraid and shy. Shoot, mount, make mistakes and work on them, because you are just starting your way in this complex, but very exciting business.

More often see other people's video work. Discover something new, be inspired. Draw conclusions for yourself, how you can shoot, and how you can. If you strongly like someone's video, take it as a basis and remove something similar, there is nothing shameful in this, but it's a great experience.

To your work noticed, appreciated, or pointed out errors, put them on the relevant Internet portals. There are many groups in the social network "VKontakte", dedicated to video users. If you are not too lazy and put your work on the general review, you will always be shown mistakes, and will also advise how to fix them.

Read the art books, as well as literature, which is dedicated directly to the video. Literature develops imaginative thinking, which is very necessary for a videographer. I advise you to read: "Videography DSLR. Secrets of successful start of video shooting on the camera »Makarov A.

Notice the little things, try to see something simple in a simple way. After all, all the most ingenious in our sight.

Be observant. Every day with us, with the people around us, there are different situations. Try to look at these situations from a different angle. Imagine all these situations as works of screen art. Mentally adding in them various episodes and proposed circumstances. So, you see, based on these typical and banal situations, you will have a great idea in your head to shoot your own video work.

Learn to set specific goals and make a step-by-step plan for their implementation. Keep a diary, write down your goal there and write down every day what you have done to achieve the goal.

Watch more movies, go to the theaters, culturally enrich yourself, and then you probably will succeed. The main thing is never to give up and always move forward.

Conclusion

Following these simple tips, you can feel like a professional in photography and gradually learn how to shoot videos qualitatively.

Less than bad shots to you and good luck in this insanely interesting business!