The Complete Canon XF305 Selfshooter Course Description:
This one-to-one training day will help you to build your selfshooting confidence and develop your shooting skills with the Canon XF305. We will teach you all the keys skills required to get the best from the Canon XF305. You will learn how to use the various focus modes to best advantage, which functions to leave in auto and when, the best documentary makers sound rig and how to initialize and manage the compact flash cards. Understanding Peaking and Zebra will make all the difference to the quality of your footage and learn how to navigate the menu to adjust bit rates and HD video settings.
This complete course also includes training on other general shooting skills such as better framing, handheld technique, basic lighting, shooting for the edit and filming with the Canon XF305 on a monopod. We train ITV and other corporate firms to use this camera and this course is worth every penny!
Skills Level:
Basic video camera, sound & lighting skills for selfshooters and videography.
Duration:
1 day.
Location:
Cameraskills HQ in Cumbria.
Price:
£357.44 plus VAT for VAT registered companies.
Price Includes:
Price includes all one-to-one training, use of filming equipment & lunch.
Equipment Supplied:
Canon XF305, tripods, monopod, lights, monitors, sound equipment & mini-cams.
Course Content:
All courses are structured so that crucial theory is interspersed with practical exercises designed to reinforce your newly learned skills.
- Camera functions made easy! Focus, iris, bit rates, HD settings, shutter, ND, white balance, gain, audio, Peaking, Zebra e.t.c, e.t.c.
- How to prep your kit for a shoot so you arrive at location confident & ready to roll including initializing cards.
- Location assessment; What should you be looking for?
- The best tripod & handheld methods.
- Filming with the Canon XF305 on a monopod.
- Sound recording for a one person crew with the Canon XF305.
- Single point lighting.
- Framing skills.
- Shooting a basic sequence.
- Recording discipline & mistakes not to make!
- Your ideal Canon XF305 kit and how to look after it.
Summary:
This course is the foundation stones of your technical and creative skills with the Canon XF305. It will build your confidence & prepare you for the competitive world of video production. The course is Ideal for selfshooters and videographers.
Course Booking Procedure:
- Once dates are agreed you have a maximum of 7 days to pay your 50% non refundable deposit to secure your booking.
- This payment can be made by cheque payable to "M60 Television Ltd" or via the Cameraskills checkout system.
- The balance of your course fee must be paid upon your arrival at Cameraskills HQ by cheque or cash.