Camera Work Tutorial

Part 2

This tutorial is suitable for people who already have an understanding of basic camera operations. Before beginning, you should be familiar each of the following points:

• Essential camera functions, including white balance, focus, iris, etc.
• Basic shot types, including WS (Wide Shot), CU (Close Up), cutaway, etc.
• Common jargon such as "composition", "headroom", etc.
• Framing principles such as the "rule of thirds".

If you're not well-versed in these subjects, then try our beginner-level tutorial first.

Contents of this tutorial:

(1) Introduction (you are here)
(2) Planning -- Shooting to Edit

Next Page: Planning to Edit