In-Depth: Canon C300 Mark II / C500

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills needed to operate the Canon C300 Mark II / C500 cameras. Designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field, the course gives detailed instruction on camera set up, operation and workflows. By the end of the two-days, attendees will have gained comprehensive knowledge of the C300 / C500 and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production scenarios.

In this very practical class, participants will work in small groups to shoot test footage and gain familiarity with Canon C300 / C500 cameras. They will learn how to set up the camera and get the best look for each shot. AbelCine instructors who have real-world experience with Canon cameras teach the class.

Certification: Attendees of In-Depth: Canon C300 Mark II / C500 will receive an Certification. This in-depth workshop is designed to give attendees a strong working knowledge of production tools. The certification indicates that attendees have completed our workshop, and have experience in operation of these tools. Certifications are great for anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of production equipment and build their resume at the same time.

Who Should Attend: This two-day workshop is for owners of the Canon C300 Mark II or C500 or those who are planning to purchase in the future, who want to learn all of the functions of the camera as well as learning how to shoot.

Topics

Topics include detailed instruction on camera operation, lens choice, production techniques, and aftermarket accessories. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the camera sensor, recording format, lens choice, menu systems, and color profile creation.

Day 1 – The Fundamentals

• Feature overview
• Key differences / changes
• Building your camera
• External controls & buttons
• Menu overview
• Audio
• Dual Pixel Auto Focus
• Setting up the camera
• Internal codec choices, shooting raw, resolutions, etc.
• Shoot
• Frame rates, resolution, codec, record modes, raw / half-raw, S&Q
• Review footage
• Q&A

Day 2

• Understanding scopes
• Log and Raw
• Setting up a raw recorder
• Odyssey 7Q / Codex
• Exposure dynamics
• Canon Log / Canon Log 2
• Shoot
• Exposure tests / bracket
• Custom Picture menu
• Scene profiles, matrix, gamma, etc.
• LUTs
• SDI output / View Assist
• Post production
• Q&A
  

This is for Beginner & Intermediate Level.