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Videography Coursework

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Wow... The software programs I am trying to learn for my videography coursework are insanely complex layered with features buried within features. I wouldn't say I am overwhelmed but I am left feeling like I am starting this coursework knowing absolutely nothing about video production. I'm not lost... I'm not overwhelmed... but... I guess I am frustrated by the workflow and lack of logical placement of tools and features. So, I guess I am a bit lost. My focus for the past day or so has been on learning how to effectively use Davinci Resolve 12 for color grading. I haven't even gotten to actually adjusting colors the way I would like with this program just yet. I'm still trying to figure out how to use each of the program's features. So far, I'm not too impressed with this program... it is reminding me of some photography RAW conversion software programs that I dislike so much that I refuse to use them (so I use others instead). We'll see if it grows on

An Education in Video Production

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Photography has been an active hobby of mine for most of the time I've been disabled. I continue to learn more about the ever-changing photography world each day and, more importantly, I look forward to learning more each day. Now I am beginning an education in video production as well.  I upgraded my computer in the past few days with a beefier power supply and a new graphics processor... I downloaded the appropriate software that I'll be using for video editing... and, about a week ago, I enrolled in a somewhat basic videography course geared toward specific software applications for video editing and color grading. Just like with photography, this education began with learning to use the camera effectively. If you record video improperly, there isn't much you can do about it in editing. The same holds true for photography and I learned many years ago that capturing exactly what you envision is the key to beautiful photography. Just like in photography, the first step