Learn DSLR Filmmaking — Make Better Videos by Yourself (Udemy.com)

I was disappointed in this. I have an introduction to videography with a DSLR already from a college course I took. I have a background in commercial photography, so I already know a lot of your basics with regards to choosing a camera, lenses (for photography) lighting, etc. So that stuff, I could just skip right over. I just feel there is WAY too much information in this in order to do a good job. Equipment for videography for DSLR is really very different than just shooting stills. Caleb never mentions that. Like purchasing a tripod for example. You don't want just a regular camera tripod. You really need a tripod with a head on it that is specific for video shooting and there is a big, expensive difference in comparison to photography. I was hoping for video on Cine lenses. I discovered those in my class at school and WISHED when I had gone to school for photography, my teachers had told me about cine lenses for my DSLR. I spent a lot of money already on lenses, but the cine lenses are a dream for shooting video. And, of course, they are super expenisve (seems videography wins this category over photography on every level.....videography is WAY more expensive than photography). I was hoping for an introduction of gear stabilization equipment you can use when walking and shooting. There is no review of these things. Caleb mentioned a digital audio recording piece of equipment that he purchased thinking he would use a lot more of, but that he doesn't "run n gun" (???) so he rarely uses it. Well, my goal is to "run n gun" (I think?? I plan to be moving a lot myself outside with what things I want to shoot), so I would have appreciated better explanation on that piece of equipment. Frustrating. There were some things discussed in his videos I was interested to learn, but they are more technical and he rushed right over them without showing - just talking. So far, I've seen about 1/2 the videos and there's no examples shot. It's just Caleb talking. Even some PDF's with further information would be helpful. These are nicely shot videos of Caleb talking and if you are a beginner it is an introduction to a lot of basics that you will need to go and research further on your own if you are completely new to understanding how a camera works. This is not my learning style. Watching someone talk doesn't really engage me. Showing me things where I need to pay attention and can connect with what you are saying to what you are doing would have been much more helpful for me.

I was thinking of learning how to make a video for an online course and this course elucidates everything I would need in terms of tool, equipment and the videography techniques. It also makes me realise that I need a partner in crime to do the online course videography. Caleb is superb in his delivery: no frills, to the point, extremely informative and friendly in communicative approach. For once I didn't fall asleep watching his course in one sitting. Really love it. Awesome!!!

The course is aimed at someone setting up their own studio from scratch. I would like to see a few more video examples of what he talks through.

Overall, I loved the course, Caleb definitely knows his stuff and it shows by the quality of his videos . My only suggestion would be to add more text information to show important points . Great Job!

Excellent course. In-Depth examples that fill in many of the gaps that other similar courses are lacking. I recommend this course. No matter what level your expertise in film making, you will be able to find something in this course that you can use in your practice.

This is a solid course, taught by a friendly, down-to-earth instructor. It's very easy to follow and delivers valuable knowledge, but it's also a bit too short, and ends abruptly. All and all, I'd strongly recommend this course to other beginners and self-taught video makers.

Grate information on ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture, along with excellent examples as to application. Another keeper to refer back to as I learn the trade. Highly recommended to anyone just getting started.

Loved the course. Really helped me to take my knowledge (or at least what I thought I knew) and skills to a whole other level. Lot of respect for Caleb. Greatly appreciate him taking the time to make and share this course.

More than 50% of the course is a tech review of equipment used by the author. "Filmmaking" is a technique how to create a story, how to shoot the scene using that equipment. I wanted to see pro tips how to create a scene, how to move the camera in order to achieve some cinematic effects. 0 tips about the video editing and after effects. Just FYI, from Wikipedia: "Filmmaking is the process of making a film. Filmmaking involves a number of discrete stages including an initial story, idea, or commission, through screenwriting, casting, shooting, sound recording and reproduction, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and exhibition."

Awesome Tutorial! You really helped me understand what certain equipment is and how to use it right. Also you helped me decide what camera to purchase to get me started. Thanks for all the great information!