December 4 2009
Much more affordable than they used to be, camcorders are the mainstay of home or small studio movie making. Like any type of technology, there is a bewildering array of options, language, and features to choose from. To find a ...
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November 20 2009
In a previous post I began outlining the different shot types and what they did and were used for. I continue that here with the last of the series of 15 shots that make up the cameraman’s arsenal.
Close Up (CU). ...
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November 13 2009
For the average viewer, there are only about three or four different shot types they could identify in a video. For those of us in the business there are many more. I count 15 last time I checked, but there ...
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November 12 2009
I make my career out of producing movies and videos for other people, so as much as I like sharing my knowledge, I still need people to outsource. Sometimes, a production needs a professional company with the skills and equipment ...
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September 26 2009
Reviewing what you have before leaving a location is essential. If you have frames missing or are unusable then you want to be able to recreate the conditions as closely as possible while you can. Doing this at ...
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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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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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