Pre Viz

The goal of pre-visualization is to help you save time and money during production by planning your shoot in full detail. Because pre-viz requires careful planning, it allows you to spot problem areas in your project before the camera captures a single frame of video.

7 Tips for Shooting Low Camera Angles

Jackson Wong - November 20th, 2012

Getting low camera angles is one sure way to engage your viewers. Using those low angles in an effective story can be a challenge, so we're bringing you 7 tips for shooting low camera angles, hopefully they'll get your brain working toward even more creative uses. In no particular order here are some ways to use your camera with very little clearance above a solid surface.
Forming Ideas for Music Videos

Finding an idea for a music video can be one of the most rewarding parts of making a music video. To help you, we'll look at sources for ideas such as the artist's identity, musical lyrics, shock value, media, and how to use recycled ideas properly so that your music video can get started on the right foot.
Using Storyboards, Shot Logs, & Slates to Keep your Video Business on Track

Few things in life work well without a plan. The same goes for video. Planning a shoot by completing shot sheets, storyboards, logs, and slates can help you to get the shots you need and help your video to look planned and professional.
Scriptwriting Software to Help you Write Videos

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 07/01/2010 - 12:00am

If you want your production to rise above the competition, then a solid script and well-thought out storyboard should be an integral part of your production arsenal.
How to Tell a Video Story with Green Screen

Learn how to apply greenscreen effects to a window, windshield or door. Examine how we planned out our video shoot to utilize a greenscreen to create an outdoor environment consistent with our storyboard.
Cut on the Action to Create Smooth Transitions

This week Brandon explains in-depth the technique known as cutting on the action. Brandon explains this technique by highlighting examples of clips that are cut on the action, and by narrating over a sequence that he filmed which is designed to demonstrate how cutting on the action creates a visually seamless entertaining film sequence.
Create Live Action Animation Effects with Rotoscoping

Learn the post production element of rotoscoping & creating live action animation special effects.
Storyboarding and Scriptwriting Software - Guide and Review

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 06/01/2007 - 12:00am

Shoot the plan

We've all said those words. We set up our shot schedules, have our prop lists handy and make sure our talent is well briefed. But none of these tools - essential as they may be - has the visceral impact of a single storyboard panel.
Extreme Shooting - Xtreme it Up!

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 03/01/2006 - 12:00am

Motorcycle racing, rock climbing, and underwater adventures are just a few extreme activities you can capture on film. If you've tried to capture them already, you know that working in extreme environments or in any situation with high activity can be challenging. Learning about extreme shooting, picking up some action shooting techniques, and exploring new gear will make that challenge a little less intimidating, so that you, too, can shoot extreme.
Gearing Up for Battle

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 12/01/2005 - 12:00am

Before you grab your gear and hop on your trusty steed, you need advance preparation to successfully ride off into battle.