Film using ANY Camera! Basics of Shooting Video Correctly (Udemy.com)
Complete guide to filming on a Phone, DSLR, Mirrorless, or Cinema Camera
Created by: Gene Nagata
Last updated July 2019
What you will learn
- How to Film Video with Any Camera
How it compares
Against the other 275 rated Udemy courses in Photography on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 91% of them
- Reviews2,632#18 of 276 by number of reviews
- Length3.2 hourslonger than 51% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2019earlier than 72% of them
Course Description
No matter what camera you have, luckily once you learn the basics, it's all the same across the board. So we'll start simple and learn the bare basics. Then slowly evolve to more advanced cameras and settings until you're able to work a cinema camera such as the RED. We learn about lenses, cameras, sensors as well as the best settings to use for any situation.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
2,632 Reviews
Gene Nagata
YO!!! Thanks for stopping by! Most of you know me as Potato Jet on youtube where I geek out about new cameras and tech while I travel around and do weird things and stuff. Outside of youtube I've been a professional filmmaker for over 10 years where I've shot and directed commercial with brands such as FIAT, Disney, Paypal, Sandisk, etc.
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Reviews
By Xin Yao Wong on 4/19/2026
Hii, this is Yao. So, I was an Advertising graduate. We did touch a bit of cameras and film here and there during uni, but that was during mco and I'm a really slow learner, so I didnt understand most things there. Currently, I'm working in a commercial production company that do shoots. I like it there, but I am a bit miserable cause I am so unfamiliar with the cameras and the basics and everything, so I'm basically useless there. So, I'm glad that there is a course out here that actually go downs to the basics step by step, that could help me learn. So, thank you very much!!
By Barry Stepp on 11/21/2025
I didn't realize just how much I didn't know about cameras and camera functionality until I watched this. This course should literally be everyone's first step when they pick up a camera. Not to mention, Potato Jet's personality is shining throughout this whole thing. Full of personality, making it enjoyable to learn.
By Gaizka Pujana on 4/18/2025
Gene knows how to keep you engaged, which I believe is one of the most important qualities when it comes to teaching. Only people who are truly passionate and deeply knowledgeable can do that. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to understand the basic terms and concepts of photography and filming. Clear, concise, and inspiring.
By Zach Norton on 4/24/2024
I knew a lot of information he went through already but it was nice to know he pretty much starts at a point of you don’t even know what a camera is. Even with some background knowledge he still covered material I didn’t know like codecs, tuning white balance, and hider end camera operations. Also he’s super personable and definitely someone you WANT to learn from.
By Jonathan E Hitchcock on 11/22/2020
I find it annoying that it has to get rid of full screen to go to another lesson. I've done courses before with other sites and know that there's the potential to keep it full screen. It just takes me out of the moment.
By Logan Myers on 11/8/2020
It's been nice. He's a very charismatic person and I think that helps a lot with the learning process.
By Charles Mutyaba on 11/8/2020
The instructor makes it easy for one to understand through his illustrations and style of teaching.Highly recommended.
By Christian Gen Monsen on 11/1/2020
Awesome
By Sinead Sinead on 11/1/2020
This was exactly what I was looking for, thank you, Gene. I was so happy to find all the answers to my questions in one place. I found this course really interesting and extremely easy to watch, Gene is a natural teacher, with the perfect balance of energy, warmth and humour. 10/10.
By Michael A Robles on 10/27/2020
I wish I just took this class then suffer another day through my regular cc classes.
By Eugene Lim on 10/21/2020
very clear and engaging
By Jacob Coldwell on 10/19/2020
Finally, I know what all the camera terms mean. Well worth the time!
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