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 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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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 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 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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