Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics

By the end of this course, taught by Julian Melanson from Future Skills, you will be able to confidently set up your camera for different shooting scenarios, adjust exposure settings for the perfect image, and apply professional lighting techniques to make your videos stand out. You will also gain the skills to frame your shots effectively and maximize both natural and studio lighting. Tahis course is designed for beginners, content creators, and aspiring filmmakers who want to create cinematic, professional-looking videos without needing expensive gear. Using hands-on exercises, real-world demonstrations, and case studies, you’ll learn how to make the most out of your DSLR, mirrorless, or even smartphone camera. To be successful, no prior film experience is required—just a basic familiarity with your camera. By completing this course, you’ll have: a solid foundation in cinematography and composition, understand how to work with ISO, shutter speed, and aperture, be able to light and film your scenes like a pro. Whether you’re filming YouTube videos, client work, or personal projects, this course gives you the essential building blocks to take your visuals to the next level. Instructor bio: Future Skills Academy is a cutting-edge online school that specializes in teaching creative disciplines, filmmaking, music, and AI tools. The team at Future Skills Academy have taught at fortune 500 companies including PepsiCo, McKinsey & Company, Volkswagen, and more! As well as custom corporate trainings for Samsung. We believe that creativity, and adaptability are the keys to a successful future and our courses help equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a continuously evolving world. Our seasoned instructors bring real-world experience to the virtual classroom and our interactive lessons help students reinforce their learning with hands-on activities. No matter your background, from beginners to experts, hobbyists to professionals, Future Skills is here to bring in the future of creativity, productivity, and learning!

• Set up camera confidently for various shooting scenarios
• Adjust exposure settings for optimal image quality
• Apply professional lighting techniques to enhance videos
• Effectively frame shots to improve visual quality
• Utilize both natural and studio lighting
• Understand basic cinematography and composition principles

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities