Part 1: Pre-production preparation
\– Introductory course
– Introduces course objectives and overview, as well as the basic concepts of the fresh style and the differences between its three forms.
– Shooting equipment and settings
– Recommends equipment suitable for shooting in the fresh style, including camera and lens selection and usage settings.
– Photography basics techniques
– In-depth explanation of photography composition, shot size selection, exposure techniques, and how to use natural light and artificial lighting to improve image quality.
– Advanced Shooting Techniques
– Includes the use of axis lines, the breathing feel of handheld shooting, and the application of split-shot techniques.
– Pre-production Planning and Theme Selection
– How to conduct pre-production planning, find suitable theme elements and events, and make full preparations for shooting.
Part 2: Editing and Post-Production
\– Asset Management and Editing Software Usage
– Includes asset organization, DaVinci software setup and introduction, and common features of the editing interface.
– Video Editing Workflow
– A detailed breakdown of the editing steps for fresh-style videos, including how to quickly transcode proxies, add subtitles, seamlessly edit music, and techniques for simulating film effects.
– Narrative Film Editing in Practice
– Provides a practical editing case study of a two-person narrative short film, with in-depth explanation of editing rhythm and tips.
Part 3: Color Grading and Final Output
\– Color Grading Tools and Basics
– Introduces the panel tools needed for color grading, including DaVinci color grading concepts and how to apply them in other software.
– Detailed Explanation of the Color Grading Workflow
– Step-by-step explanation of color grading methods for the fresh style, including primary correction, stylized secondary color grading, mask detail adjustment, and multi-shot color matching.
– Application of LUTs and Color Grading Techniques
– Teaches how to correctly use LUTs to quickly achieve beautiful colors, as well as tips for DaVinci color grading.
– Emotional Short Film Color Grading in Practice
– Provides a practical color grading demonstration for a fresh-style emotional short film, ensuring students can apply the techniques they learn to real projects.
Course features
\This course aims to comprehensively improve students' skills in shooting fresh-style short films, from pre-production cinematography techniques to post-production editing and color grading, with detailed explanations and practical demonstrations at every stage. The course content is suitable for photographers and video production enthusiasts of all levels, especially creators interested in the fresh style.