Course curriculum

  • 01

    Working with a Dancer

  • 02

    Research, Gear and Crew

  • 03

    Load-in and Setting Up the Shot

    • Load-in and Setting Up the Shot

    • Setting Up the Shot

    • Flash and Camera Settings

    • Changing the Shot

  • 04

    Getting the Shot: Set Up #1

    • Visualize the First Shot

      FREE PREVIEW
    • Lighting Setup

    • Hot Lights and Safety On Set

    • Lens and Camera Settings

    • Modifying the Backlight

    • Modifying the Environment

    • Shooting Front Curtain Sync

    • Thoughts on the Shoot So Far

  • 05

    Dealing with Challenges On Set

    • Communicating with the Subject

    • Dealing with Conflict On Set

    • Protecting Yourself and Your Crew

  • 06

    Getting the Shot: Set Up #2

    • Visualizing the Second Shot

    • Attaching Lights to the Subject

    • Blacking Out the Room and Adjusting Shutter Speed

    • Shooting with Manual Focus

    • Thoughts on the Entire Shoot

  • 07

    Postproduction and Aesthetics

  • 08

    Wrap Up

    • Experience Across Genres

    • Lessons Learned