Camera Techniques for Live Productions | By Tech Direction

Are you passionate about videography and camera operation for live productions? Whether you're a camera operator, or a technical director, or simply curious about the art of camera operating, this session is designed for you. Watch on for an exclusive training session featuring a very special guest, Gio Benavidez.

About Gio Benavidez:
Gio Benavidez is a professional videographer and content producer for a major corporate media company known for his passion to create compelling content that tells captivating stories.

Tech Direction's mission is to empower creators to develop elevated experiences through innovative technology and design.

Thank you to Gio Benavidez, as well as ‪Word of His Power Church‬ for hosting us in London, ON.

Introduction
0:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Gio Benavidez

Camera Movements
5:00 - Overview of Camera Movements

6:17 - Panning: Horizontal Movement

8:04 - Tilting: Vertical Movement

9:53 - Dollying: Moving the Camera Forward and Backward

12:00 - Trucking: Moving the Camera Side-to-Side

14:00 - Pedestal: Moving the Camera Up and Down

17:58 - Zooming: Achieved with a Zoom Lens

Camera Angles and Shots
20:00 - Overview of Camera Shots and Angles

20:52 - Extreme Wide Shot

23:25 - Wide Shot

23:55 - Medium Shot

25:05 - Medium Close-up

25:55 - Close-up

26:19 - Extreme Close-up

Techniques and Equipment
28:45 - Handheld Techniques

35:05 - Shoulder Rigs

37:30 - Tripod and Monopod Techniques

40:35 - Slider and Gimbal Shots

41:20 - Video Example of Gimbals and Sliders

45:48 - PTZ and Gimbal Use for Live Streaming

52:25 - Live Demo: Camera Operation and Controls

56:25 - Video Example: Handheld and Rolling Car Shots

Conclusion
1:01:28 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks