In this course, students will learn to describe and apply key concepts related to optics, camera mechanisms, and light sources while gaining practical experience in shooting high-quality video. The course covers essential topics such as video signals, CODECs, file formats, and data rate calculations, as well as camera settings, lighting techniques, and depth of field. Additional topics include aperture, focal length, f-stop, creating in-camera blur effects with shutter speed, and selecting lenses (prime, telephoto, and wide-angle). Emphasis is placed on working effectively within a production team, the role of the Director of Photography (DOP), and fulfilling the role of a camera assistant. This course aims to equip students with the skills needed to produce well-composed and technically sound video content.