A perfect video does not exist without perfect (or at least close to perfect) lighting. Lighting is also not as simple as it seems. There is firstly the key light, which is the main light. Then there is the fill light, which fills in the rest of the subject with a light or reflective board from the opposite angle of the key light. The last light in a traditional three-point-lighting set is the back light, which is used to illuminate the background as well as separate the subject from the background. In class we had some hands on experience with lighting a subject, and it is not always as easy as it is explained. There are several different options, each one giving of a slightly different look from that last.
Obviously, camera work is also needed for a great video - and where better to start than with a camera in hand. The automatic settings can work very nicely, but for more advanced technique videos, the manual settings are a must. In class we learned about zebra lines, a setting on the camera which shows the viewer areas of intense light. In addition to this, we learned some simple things such as zooming in and out, adjusting brightness, focusing, and other basic camera functions. All in all, with my increased knowledge in both lighting and camera techniques, I feel videos will already begin to start coming out more professional.
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