Course Content
Introduction
The Self Shooter Guru course from Mad Dogs Television is a professional training program created by industry experts to help aspiring self-shooters gain confidence and competence operating broadcast-level cameras. Covering core principles of camera work and sound recording applicable to any make or model, the course is divided into short, focused video segments that can be followed sequentially or revisited as needed. Each subject concludes with a multiple-choice quiz, allowing learners to test their understanding and track personal progress in a supportive environment.
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Introduction
01:33
Welcome to The Dojo
Learning at Your Pace
Interactivity – Leave Notes and Comments
Depth of Field
In this section we explore depth of field. What it is, how we harness it and the benefits and pitfuls you need to consider when selecting your depth of field.
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1. The Concept of Depth of Field
00:53
2. Factors which effect Depth of Field
01:00
3. The Aperture effect
04:00
4. The Focal length effect
02:00
5. Camera to subject distance effect
06:00
6. The sensor size effect
02:00
The practical uses of depth of field
Now you know how to manipulate your depth of field we can look at scenarios where you might want to consider how much depth of field is right for your shot.
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1. Focus anxiety
01:00
2. The pull focus shot
00:00
3. The non-sync wide
00:00
4. Shooting in the rain
00:00
5. The two shot
00:00
6. The back lit shot
00:00
7. Macro
01:00
Quick Quiz: Depth of field
Ready to see how much you've picked up? This quick quiz on depth of field will test your understanding of blur, focus, and what really controls that cinematic look.
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Depth of field
Exposure
Have you heard of the exposure triangle? The exposure triangle consists of three universal exposure tools which you will come across with any camera and understanding what these all mean is essential to making sure you are exposing your camera correctly.
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1. Introduction to the Exposure Triangle
00:53
2. F-Stop
00:53
3. Gain/IOS Introduction
00:00
4. Gain explained
00:53
Exposure
Self Shooter Gurus

Welcome to Mad Dogs Televisions online Self shooter Guru course. This is a course devised by industry experts including DOPs, technical supervisors, camera operators and sound recordists specifically to support aspiring self shooters.

The aim of these tutorials are to walk you through the steps of operating up to a broadcast level camera and to get you confident to operate any camera as a self-shooter. The principles of camera operating & sound recording covered in these tutorials are generic enough to apply to any make or model of camera and by following this course you will be equipped with pro tips and insights on how to elevate your shooting ability. So, with that introduction please continue onto segment two to begin your journey towards self shooter enlightenment. 

This course will be broken down into multiple subjects and each subject divided into short manageable segments. These segments are designed to be followed sequentially however they can be revisited and viewed repeatedly and by dividing it this way it is easy to find the tutorial video you most wish to gel up on. 

Each segment consists of a short video packed with useful knowledge and then at the end of each subject there will be a multiple choice quiz to test what you have learnt. So, challenge yourself to get the highest possible score and remember you are only working to your own personal best, this is not an exam but just a chance to give yourself a pat on the back.

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