Course Overview
Teacher
Tom Antos is a director, cinematographer and visual effects / animation artist - all rolled into one. He has directed the feature film “Under Black Skies”, as well as numerous short films and music videos. In addition, he has 14 years of experience in... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 7 min
- Lessons 20
- Attachments 12
- Exercises 76
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105 CQ
20 Lessons in This Course
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6 minFREEVideography lesson 1Free4 CQ
Shooting a simple scene well is not as easy as it seems—unless you understand the rule of thirds, and how different lenses will affect the mood of your shot.
with Tom AntosShooting a simple scene well is not as easy as it seems—unless you understand the rule of thirds, and how different lenses will affect the mood of your shot.
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12 minVideography lesson 27 CQ
Bring your cinematography and photography skills into focus with a lesson on adjusting depth of field using aperture, focal length, and distance from subject.
with Tom AntosBring your cinematography and photography skills into focus with a lesson on adjusting depth of field using aperture, focal length, and distance from subject.
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6 minVideography lesson 34 CQ
Whether you need harsh, bright light or soft ambient light, indoors or outside, learn how to use versatile HMI PAR lights to achieve the perfect lighting!
with Tom AntosWhether you need harsh, bright light or soft ambient light, indoors or outside, learn how to use versatile HMI PAR lights to achieve the perfect lighting!
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6 minVideography lesson 44 CQ
Want a smoother, more glamorous look for your movie or photo shoots? Try umbrella lights for even and elegant lighting, silky skin, and soft reflections.
with Tom AntosWant a smoother, more glamorous look for your movie or photo shoots? Try umbrella lights for even and elegant lighting, silky skin, and soft reflections.
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9 minVideography lesson 55 CQ
Filming outside on a sunny day and facing harsh shadows on your subject's face? Try using a silver or white light reflector to soften and even out the light.
with Tom AntosFilming outside on a sunny day and facing harsh shadows on your subject's face? Try using a silver or white light reflector to soften and even out the light.
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8 minVideography lesson 65 CQ
Want to film glamorous and well-lit footage? Build a low-budget ring light, perfect for lighting commercial, performance, and music videos - or a fashion shoot!
with Tom AntosWant to film glamorous and well-lit footage? Build a low-budget ring light, perfect for lighting commercial, performance, and music videos - or a fashion shoot!
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8 minVideography lesson 75 CQ
Why spend thousands of dollars on a heavy, clunky camera dolly when you can make your own for $120? Learn how to construct your own dolly and tracks.
with Tom AntosWhy spend thousands of dollars on a heavy, clunky camera dolly when you can make your own for $120? Learn how to construct your own dolly and tracks.
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7 minVideography lesson 84 CQ
Want to shoot a film scene in a moving car? Learn how to create a sturdy and adjustable car mount for your camera that can be used even on the highway.
with Tom AntosWant to shoot a film scene in a moving car? Learn how to create a sturdy and adjustable car mount for your camera that can be used even on the highway.
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9 minVideography lesson 95 CQ
Create a world of your own with the magic of cinema! Learn how to build, light, and use a homemade low-budget blue screen for your filmmaking project.
with Tom AntosCreate a world of your own with the magic of cinema! Learn how to build, light, and use a homemade low-budget blue screen for your filmmaking project.
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8 minVideography lesson 105 CQ
Lights, camera, action! Learn to plan and frame an outdoor shot, then play with color correction for great exterior footage even with a low-cost camera.
with Tom AntosLights, camera, action! Learn to plan and frame an outdoor shot, then play with color correction for great exterior footage even with a low-cost camera.
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4 minVideography lesson 113 CQ
Take a short outdoor nighttime film scene and transform it into something dynamic and intriguing with minimal equipment and create cinematography!
with Tom AntosTake a short outdoor nighttime film scene and transform it into something dynamic and intriguing with minimal equipment and create cinematography!
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6 minVideography lesson 124 CQ
Great lighting for a scene doesn’t happen on its own—so learn how to arrange a set and position lights to create a visually compelling shot.
with Tom AntosGreat lighting for a scene doesn’t happen on its own—so learn how to arrange a set and position lights to create a visually compelling shot.
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3 minVideography lesson 132 CQ
Building off his lesson on lighting a romantic scene, Tom Antos continues his tutorial with advice for using softboxes, fluorescents and reverse angles.
with Tom AntosBuilding off his lesson on lighting a romantic scene, Tom Antos continues his tutorial with advice for using softboxes, fluorescents and reverse angles.
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5 minVideography lesson 143 CQ
Let's go to the movies... in the movies! Learn to simulate the light that shines from a cinema screen when lighting and filming a movie theater scene.
with Tom AntosLet's go to the movies... in the movies! Learn to simulate the light that shines from a cinema screen when lighting and filming a movie theater scene.
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7 minVideography lesson 154 CQ
Want to capture a laser line or beam of light on camera? Tom Antos teaches you how you can use a fog machine to cause the light to reflect and appear on film.
with Tom AntosWant to capture a laser line or beam of light on camera? Tom Antos teaches you how you can use a fog machine to cause the light to reflect and appear on film.
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11 minVideography lesson 166 CQ
Achieving invisibility is easy—when it comes to adding special effects to your film, that is! Learn how to get the green suit transparent effect.
with Tom AntosAchieving invisibility is easy—when it comes to adding special effects to your film, that is! Learn how to get the green suit transparent effect.
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18 minVideo Editing lesson 1710 CQ
Learn to set tone in a scene by designing the shot with the right color and tones. Also, learn how to color correct in Final Cut Pro and Premiere!
with Tom AntosLearn to set tone in a scene by designing the shot with the right color and tones. Also, learn how to color correct in Final Cut Pro and Premiere!
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19 minVideo Editing lesson 1810 CQ
Get that slick Hollywood look for your film footage by altering it with color correction. Learn to adjust saturation, levels, and find complementary colors.
with Tom AntosGet that slick Hollywood look for your film footage by altering it with color correction. Learn to adjust saturation, levels, and find complementary colors.
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14 minVideography lesson 198 CQ
You may control your shot when filming a movie, but you can't control the weather. Learn how to use color correction to make sunny and cloudy shots consistent.
with Tom AntosYou may control your shot when filming a movie, but you can't control the weather. Learn how to use color correction to make sunny and cloudy shots consistent.
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12 minVideography lesson 207 CQ
How can a guy in your garage become an epic fruit ninja? With the power of cinematography! Learn how to use a regular camera to create slow motion footage.
with Tom AntosHow can a guy in your garage become an epic fruit ninja? With the power of cinematography! Learn how to use a regular camera to create slow motion footage.
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644 min6-part Videography course26 CQ
Review tips and tricks for professional lighting in music videos in this course! Learn about three styles of lighting, how to light performance shots, and how to film in different conditions.
with Tom AntosReview tips and tricks for professional lighting in music videos in this course! Learn about three styles of lighting, how to light performance shots, and how to film in different conditions.
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8 minPhotography lesson5 CQ
Learn how to use histograms to shoot a balanced and perfectly exposed shot.
with Tom AntosLearn how to use histograms to shoot a balanced and perfectly exposed shot.
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7 minVideography lesson4 CQ
Want to shoot film, but don’t have a professional camera? Not a problem! Learn why a smaller, cheaper camera can actually be better than an expensive one!
with Tom AntosWant to shoot film, but don’t have a professional camera? Not a problem! Learn why a smaller, cheaper camera can actually be better than an expensive one!
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10 minVideography lesson6 CQ
An inexpensive camera can capture stunning video, but its ability to capture audio is less enchanting. Improve your film with a portable audio recorder!
with Tom AntosAn inexpensive camera can capture stunning video, but its ability to capture audio is less enchanting. Improve your film with a portable audio recorder!
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7 minVideography lesson4 CQ
Music videos are over in minutes, but require tons of time and dough to make. Save money and gain filmmaking knowledge—learn how to shoot your own music video!
with Tom AntosMusic videos are over in minutes, but require tons of time and dough to make. Save money and gain filmmaking knowledge—learn how to shoot your own music video!
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337 min3-part 3D Design course20 CQ
Want to produce a professional-looking music video with multiple cameras? This course from award-winning filmmaker and digital strategy consultant Jesse Borkowski shows how to edit a multicam video.
with Jesse BorkowskiWant to produce a professional-looking music video with multiple cameras? This course from award-winning filmmaker and digital strategy consultant Jesse Borkowski shows how to edit a multicam video.
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1039 min10-part Video Editing course26 CQ
Master the art of video editing with this beginner-friendly course on using Final Cut Pro X. Learn how to perform basic functions in the software, and get key tips for speeding up the editing process.
with Dion SchuddeboomMaster the art of video editing with this beginner-friendly course on using Final Cut Pro X. Learn how to perform basic functions in the software, and get key tips for speeding up the editing process.
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18226 min18-part Video Editing course122 CQ
In this course for iMovie novices, discover everything you need to know for working with video, including organizing clips, editing video, adding sound effects, and exporting the final product!
with Nets@LifeIn this course for iMovie novices, discover everything you need to know for working with video, including organizing clips, editing video, adding sound effects, and exporting the final product!
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36226 min36-part Video Editing course132 CQ
Start editing video professionally with Adobe Premiere Pro! In this course for beginner video editors learn with the software used by professionals worldwide for every type of film production project.
with Video School OnlineStart editing video professionally with Adobe Premiere Pro! In this course for beginner video editors learn with the software used by professionals worldwide for every type of film production project.
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658 min6-part Adobe Suite course32 CQ
What does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
with Video School OnlineWhat does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
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20187 min20-part Video Editing course105 CQ
What does filmmaking entail? This comprehensive course by director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist Tom Antos offers hope and detailed guidelines for independent filmmakers on tight budget. You’ll learn videography basics like the rule of thirds and depth of field, what type of lighting to use and when, and how to make a DIY dolly or car mount for filming. You won’t even need elaborate costumes or backgrounds because you’ll learn how to shoot with blue and green screens.
with Tom AntosWhat does filmmaking entail? This comprehensive course by director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist Tom Antos offers hope and detailed guidelines for independent filmmakers on tight budget. You’ll learn videography basics like the rule of thirds and depth of field, what type of lighting to use and when, and how to make a DIY dolly or car mount for filming. You won’t even need elaborate costumes or backgrounds because you’ll learn how to shoot with blue and green screens.
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15146 min15-part Videography course81 CQ
Learn how to fly the the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and film great aerial videos and photos! This course covers safety guidelines, flight drills, and tips for filming and editing quality video.
with Greg ChicvoyageLearn how to fly the the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone and film great aerial videos and photos! This course covers safety guidelines, flight drills, and tips for filming and editing quality video.
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728 min7-part Videography course18 CQ
In this course, explore the essentials of DSLR videography to get going as a filmmaker. Learn how to choose the right camera, use quality external audio equipment, extend your battery life, and more!
with Dulabic StudioIn this course, explore the essentials of DSLR videography to get going as a filmmaker. Learn how to choose the right camera, use quality external audio equipment, extend your battery life, and more!
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31160 min31-part Videography course95 CQ
This cinematography course for beginners covers how to shoot beautiful videos with any camera! Learn to feel confident shooting, whether you're working on a documentary, narrative, or a wedding video.
with Video School OnlineThis cinematography course for beginners covers how to shoot beautiful videos with any camera! Learn to feel confident shooting, whether you're working on a documentary, narrative, or a wedding video.
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1056 min10-part Videography course33 CQ
Improve your visual storytelling skills with this introductory digital cinematography course. Learn about camera angles, focus, depth of field, color grading, filmmaking terms that pros use, and more!
with Dion SchuddeboomImprove your visual storytelling skills with this introductory digital cinematography course. Learn about camera angles, focus, depth of field, color grading, filmmaking terms that pros use, and more!