Let me first start off with a quick overview:
I am currently a college student enrolled in an Associate's program (digital video and cinema production) aimed at teaching the basics of filmmaking. So far I have been taught how to write a script, the importance of audio (what mics to use in varying circumstances, how to record proper sound, sound design, and etc. ), editing (pro tools, avid, premiere), how to use varying cameras (fs100, ex1, ex3), and amongst other things.
The problem I find myself facing, is that I am still not knowledgable of proper terminology and other seemingly basic principles involved in using a camera e.g. Nd filters, f-stops, focus peaking, ios, and the variations of all the different fps, just to name a few.
Understandably, one can easily say: "You're going to school to get a degree in filmmaking. Why haven't you learned these things yet?" To answer that question: yes I am, but the problem I'm running into is that many of my teachers throw us into the water while barely mentioning any of the above terms or features. And if they do, its just to passingly give us a shallow explanation about them. Arguably, many of these things are INDEED the basic principles to filmmaking and they're things we should know already to some degree. Although I am familiar with them, I feel as though I'm not that well versed.
I have even taken measures to acquire additional knowledge on these features and industry jargon (** I have signed up for classes on cinematography and even done some of my own research. I even plan on becoming familiar with basic camera functions by purchasing my own personal camera**) But unfortunately, I still feel like I'm coming up short esp. when pitted with people in my degree program who are much more knowledgable than me in those areas.
At this point, I feel as if I'm behind the curve from my lack of know-how and at the very least feel overwhelmed from constantly trying to make up for lost time esp. when taking into consideration I'm nearly done with my degree.
I'm wondering is there a way to educate myself on these principles where my teachers have otherwise failed such as a very informational book, go-to encyclopedia or something to that effect
Other suggestions are welcomed as well.
I am currently a college student enrolled in an Associate's program (digital video and cinema production) aimed at teaching the basics of filmmaking. So far I have been taught how to write a script, the importance of audio (what mics to use in varying circumstances, how to record proper sound, sound design, and etc. ), editing (pro tools, avid, premiere), how to use varying cameras (fs100, ex1, ex3), and amongst other things.
The problem I find myself facing, is that I am still not knowledgable of proper terminology and other seemingly basic principles involved in using a camera e.g. Nd filters, f-stops, focus peaking, ios, and the variations of all the different fps, just to name a few.
Understandably, one can easily say: "You're going to school to get a degree in filmmaking. Why haven't you learned these things yet?" To answer that question: yes I am, but the problem I'm running into is that many of my teachers throw us into the water while barely mentioning any of the above terms or features. And if they do, its just to passingly give us a shallow explanation about them. Arguably, many of these things are INDEED the basic principles to filmmaking and they're things we should know already to some degree. Although I am familiar with them, I feel as though I'm not that well versed.
I have even taken measures to acquire additional knowledge on these features and industry jargon (** I have signed up for classes on cinematography and even done some of my own research. I even plan on becoming familiar with basic camera functions by purchasing my own personal camera**) But unfortunately, I still feel like I'm coming up short esp. when pitted with people in my degree program who are much more knowledgable than me in those areas.
At this point, I feel as if I'm behind the curve from my lack of know-how and at the very least feel overwhelmed from constantly trying to make up for lost time esp. when taking into consideration I'm nearly done with my degree.
I'm wondering is there a way to educate myself on these principles where my teachers have otherwise failed such as a very informational book, go-to encyclopedia or something to that effect
Other suggestions are welcomed as well.
