September 12 2009
Getting continuity shots right is at the core of shooting a seamless sequence which will edit together well. The three principles of geography, crossing the line and direction of movement are the cornerstones of what makes it all work.
This ...
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September 10 2009
Movement in frame and in camera makes sequences much more interesting, but it comes with its own challenges. All movement shots should be motivated to either help the story along or follow action.
Shooting movement is where the cameraman’s mettle ...
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September 6 2009
There are many ways to film the perfect picture, which is just as well as a poorly shot sequence will end up on the cutting room floor, or at worst, bore the audience. Whatever kind of camera you prefer, ...
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September 4 2009
Good planning is essential in any enterprise if you want it to succeed. Video production is no different, especially if you want to avoid having to make decisions on location or creating problems during edit.
Even on the easiest shoot, ...
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September 2 2009
If the story is planned, the summary written and time to shoot, equipment choice will now come forth. Choosing the right tool for the job is as important in video production as it is in any other field. ...
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August 31 2009
Each type of production has a distinct style. Within that style is a further one. For example, a wedding shoot has a fairly serious style, with an edge of familiarity and humor. The standard shots need to ...
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August 29 2009
Before shooting even a frame you need to know the whole story you’re trying to tell and how this footage fits into it. Knowing in advance will give you a much better idea of what you need and from ...
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August 26 2009
Video production is another profession with its own acronyms that take almost as long to learn as the technology itself. One of the most oft used ones is DV, or Digital Video. DV applies to any camcorder that ...
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August 24 2009
Sometimes you are bound by a location and can do nothing about the challenges it may throw you. Learning to cope, and make best use of what you have and what you know can help salvage a situation.
In changing ...
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August 8 2009
A well framed shot tells a story and is a pleasure to behold. Poor framing can be distracting, and make you miss what’s actually going on. The adage here is “if it looks good, it is good, if ...
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