Technical Tutorials

Manual Exposure for Film - Sony 6400

This video outlines how to manually control exposure on the Sony 6400 to attain the best possible image quality for your footage. This is a mandatory skill for the moving image unit. 

Setting up the Podcasting Studio

This video explains how to set up the Maono Podcasting suite to record audio and video in the studio. Please make sure you know how to set up the hardware, before beginning with this tutorial. 

Don't skip over the settings segment regarding recording, or else you'll have a very hard time editing your podcast! 

Manual Exposure - Canon 800D (OLD)

This is a very basic temporary tutorial outlining manual exposure using a Canon 800D. A more robust tutorial will be forthcoming, however this should provide all the information you require to create beautiful footage, regardless of the less than elegant nature of this tutorial. 

Manual Audio Levels

This tutorial shows how to get the best from your camera when it comes to recording audio. For very high quality audio it is recommended you use a separate audio recording device, such as the Zoom H4 or H6 which are also available. 

Three Point Lighting

This video outlines one of the most heavily used lighting techniques. This can be thought of as a starting point for most filming situations, with further adaptation required for more artistic productions such as music video or short film. 

Green Screen

Popularized through Hollywood special effects, green screening (technically known as Chroma Keying) allows you to remove the background of footage and replace it with whatever you'd like. This tutorial shows you the basics of how to light for acceptable green screen footage.

Mapping Home and Media Resources (OSX)

In order to securely save your work and access Kellett Media classroom resources you will need to 'map' the Home and Media resources drive to your computer. This tutorial applies to devices running OSX, so can be used on any iMac or Macbook, including your personal device. Please be aware the mapping will only work when on the Kellett School Wifi network.