Course description

This module covers the building blocks of strong video visuals. Composition rules like rule of thirds, leading lines, and headroom. Lighting setups for indoor and outdoor shoots, natural vs artificial light, and how to avoid harsh shadows or blown-out highlights. Framing techniques for different shot types, from wide establishing shots to close-ups that hold attention. Students learn to read a scene before they shoot it, not fix it after.

What will i learn?

  • Apply composition principles to frame a shot with purpose
  • Work with natural light and avoid common exposure mistakes
  • Choose the right shot type (wide, medium, close-up) for the story being told

Requirements

  • A camera with manual/pro video mode
  • Access to a shooting location, indoor or outdoor

Frequently asked question

Covered separately. Outdoor lighting has its own section, golden hour, overcast conditions, and dealing with harsh midday sun.

Good framing and lighting reduce fix-it-in-post work. Students see how shooting choices here save time in the Video Editing module.

Alphonce Juma

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Lectures

0

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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