In-Depth: Canon C300 Mark II

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches you the skills needed to operate the Canon C300 Mark II camera. Designed for working professionals, as well as people looking to enter the field, this workshop gives you detailed instruction on camera set up, operation and overall workflows. By the end of the course, you will have gained comprehensive knowledge of the C300 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 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.

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.

Topics:

Part 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

Part 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

Camera owners who made their purchase through AbelCine receive 50% off this class! Ask your salesperson for details.