DSLR Video Production

Program Description

Whether you are a budding videographer or a seasoned pro, our DSLR Video Production Certificate of Achievement will have something for you! Our professional instructors will guide you through everything that you will need to know to produce your very own high quality videos - From understanding frame rates and lighting to shooting your video and the final editing process. Join us at the Calgary main campus as we help you through the wonderful World of video.

Using tools like Non-Linear Editor and delivering hands on shooting instruction, you’ll get the chance to set up your own lights, shoot real video, and go to post production. Our instructors will work with you in the classroom as well as out in real shooting situations. With most new cameras able to shoot in full high-definition video, SAIT can teach you how to get the most out of your equipment. You won’t need a lot of high-cost gear to get started, so pick up your camera and register today!

Key points you’ll cover:

• Difference in frame rates and how they can affect subject and timeline
• Video quality
• Controlling rolling shutter
• Proper use of filters
• Editing in Non-Linear Editor
• Lighting
• Storyboarding
• Theory and practice of audio

Students have up to five years to complete all of the required courses. For more information contact us at 403.284.8401.

Required Gear:

• Any DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses
• 18-55, 24-70 or any standard lens
• Tripod with video head
• Small shot gun microphone
• Minimum 2 class 10 memory cards ( 90mb/s or 600x) with 32gb of space
• Minimum 2 batteries
• 50mm f1.8 (optional but recommended)
• Card Reader
• Single 36” reflector (white/sliver)

Program Overview

Progression

You have up to five years to complete all certificate courses. You must meet the graduation requirements as they exist at the time you register for your first course (see AC.3.1.1 Grading and Progression).

Admission Requirements

There are no entrance requirements for this program. You can begin registering for courses anytime by clicking a course name or calling 403.284.7248. Once you have registered for at least one course and have a SAIT student ID number, consider filling out and submitting the Program Declaration Form to the Office of the Registrar. Contact information for the Office of the Registrar is located in the upper corner of the form.

Program Outline