You’ve mastered the art of freezing a split second with stunning bird photographs. But what about capturing a shorebirds energetic foraging behavior? The heron’s patient hunting technique? The dramatic courtship display you witnessed but couldn’t fully share?

Video lets you document behavior, tell stories, and share the living moments that made you fall in love with birds in the first place. And you already own the equipment to do it—your DSLR or mirrorless camera shoots professional-quality video right now.

Course Content

Introduction and Course Overview
Course Overview and Goals
Types of Video Assemblies
Video Sequence Example
Sequence Analysis
Equipment
Introduction to Equipment
Cameras
Testing Rolling Shutter
Lenses
ND Filters
Camera Support Systems
Fluid Heads
Video Accessories
Camera Setup & Settings
Camera Setup Essentials
Viewfinder Settings
Selecting Format: Resolution, Codec, and Frame Rate
Shutter Speed and the 180-Degree Rule
Exposure and Depth of Field Control
White Balance & Picture Profiles
Autofocus Settings