Composition

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Composition

The Rules of the Grid

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00am

Knowing the technical workings of your camera is half the battle of shooting a good video. Understanding good composition can really give your work some pizazz.
Lighting Car Interiors

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00am

Did you ever notice that in the movies we never have a problem seeing a person's features while he's driving down the road? Even at night?
Dynamic Chase Scenes

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00am

Introducing an exciting new feature from Videomaker: Interactive tutorials! Every month these articles will link to an on-line training video and clips you can download to recreate the effect or technique. See the end of this story for the link.
Capturing Sunrise &Sunset on Video

This week Brandon talks about ways to capture a great sunrise or sunset on video. He demonstrates this technique using footage he shot on a recent trip to the Southwest.
Composition Tips for 16:9

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

Shooting for widescreen doesn't mean just shooting wider. It's how to creatively get your entire subject in frame and what will be lost if viewed on a 4:3 aspect ratio TV.
Shooting Nature and Landscapes

Shooting Nature and Landscapes for Video
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.
Avoid Confusing Audience by Following Line of Action Rule

Learn how to use a simple rule to always keep your subjects looking in the right direction."
Video Equipment to Change Depth of Field

John explains how to use depth of field to your advantage.
Wedding VideoLand

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 08/01/2007 - 12:00am

A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video.