Digital Cinematography Articles (Page 2)

• Camcorder Care
• Camcorder Controls
• Camera Angles
• Camera Movement
• Composition
• Continuity
• Format
• Shot Types

• The Hypnotic Effect of Depth of Field
  October, 2010
  by Michael Reff
  So you have questions, problems. Do not fear. First, you must gaze...deep..., deeper into my lens. Things are getting blurry, you are having trouble focusing&he…
• The 180 Degree Rule
  September, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  In video production, every time you break the rules, you take the viewer outside of the viewing experience to puzzle over what just happened instead of simply…
• How to Make a Documentary: Part 3 - Shooting and Editing
  September, 2010
  by Morgan Paar
  Almost everyone who has a story to tell dreams about making a documentary at some time. Bringing that dream to fruition can become a reality now that the…
• Multi-camera Shooting
  August, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Most of us are probably "go it alone" videographers. When an event arises we show up with one camera and a bag on our back - but that's not always the best…
• 10 Tips for Guerrillas on the Go
  August, 2010
  by Dave Sniadak
  Backpack Journalist. Run-N-Gun. Lone Wolf. You've heard all the solo shooting call signs, but with all the advancements in technology and improvements in…
• Making Your Video Look More Like Film
  July, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Remember the TV ad raving about a brand of audio tape challanging us to guess whether it was live or tape? Now you go to the movies and wonder, "Is it film or…
• Day for Night
  June, 2010
  by Michael Reff
  Those 3 Words We Love to Hear, Day for Night (DFN). What better three words could a director ask to hear? No huge generators, no freezing temperatures, no&helli…
• The Best camcorders on the Market
  May, 2010
  by John McCabe
  The 2010 model cameras are offering more great features in every price range than ever before. Better, Cheaper, More Advanced!
• Making Music Videos
  April, 2010
  by H. Wolfgang Porter
  When most new filmmakers think of making a Music Video, images of beautiful dancers, exotic locations and slick musicians come to mind.
• When to Move the Camera
  April, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  You know the camera moves and names, but that's just half the battle. Here are some answers to WHEN and how to use those moves effectively.
• Filming Concerts
  March, 2010
  by John McCabe
  A Look at Filming Concert Footage. How to Prepare to Capture a Concert on Video. Includes Step-by-Step Instruction and Checklist.
• Guide to Camera Filters and How to Use Them
  February, 2010
  by Michael Reff
  With just a few basic facts about camera filters you will be on your way to being a pro. Filters are all about experimentation through trial and error.
• Viewfinder: Stand Alone Vs The Cell Phone, Mp3, Camera And Camcorder Combo
  February, 2010
  by Matthew York
  Will the cellphone+Mp3 player+Camera+Camcorder combination hand held devices harm the market for stand alone camcorders?
• Time Lapse Video
  February, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Last issue we talked about the powers of the slo-mo effect. This month we'll talk about using the wonders of manipulating time, with time lapse video.
• Zoom In On Macro Videography
  February, 2010
  by Bohus Blahut
  Learn how to use your digital video camera to zoom in on new worlds. With a simple twist of the lens barrel on your camera.
• Protecting Kids' Identities
  January, 2010
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  There's no problem videotaping your own children or those that you personally know, but what if you have a need to shoot children on a playground or in a…
• Making The Best Video Possible From A Cell Phone Video Recorder
  January, 2010
  by Marshal M. Rosenthal
  Since cell phone video recorders shoot at fairly low resolutions, it's important to try and remove potential problems before they can occur.
• Mini Camcorders Vs Professional Size Camcorders
  December, 2009
  by Matthew York
  Camcorders have always been getting smaller. The first consumer-level equipment that was used to record video was too big. The first video cameras did not have…
• 35mm Adapter Buyer's Guide
  December, 2009
  by Nathan Beaman
  In 35mm adapters, the ground glass often moves in order to simulate a film grain look, and to minimize the presence of the ground glass texture in your image.
• How the CMOS or CCD Sensor In Your Camera Sees The Light.
  December, 2009
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  Whether it's a CMOS camcorder or a pro unit with a 3CCD sensor these chips do a whole lot of work that used to be done by many mechanical parts.
• How To Video Record Live Events
  December, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  From taping little Jenny's Holiday Pageant, or the big annual production at your church, live video recording of events is plentiful. Here's how to capture it…
• Don't be Square about Framing
  October, 2009
  by Michael Reff
  For an image to be exciting, it has to move! Right? Things need to be constantly changing and adjusting. Pictures flying in and out, angles adjusting and…
• Making Video In Low Light Conditions
  September, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  Steps you can take to ensure your video quality is as good as it can be when faced with the challenge of making digital video in low light conditions.
• Camera Movement Techniques - Tilt, Pan, Zoom, Pedestal, Dolly and Truck
  August, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Learn to develop a variety of basic camera movement techniques to move your audience when the scene calls for a tilt, pan, zoom, pedestal ,dolly, or truck.
• When To Use A Camcorder Filter
  July, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  The super clarity of HD has image-sensitive personalities clamoring for a camcorder filter that can best smooth out their wrinkles and rough edges.
• Making a Better Baby Video
  July, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Making an effective baby video rests very heavily upon knowing your audience. Here's a four-point strategy will keep everyone happy: Shoot, archive, edit, edit.
• The Low Down on Low Camera Angles
  May, 2009
  by Tom Benford
  Getting the low-down (perspective, that is) on changing your camera angle changes the mood of the story. Here are some ways to alter the emotional impact of…
• Standard and Widescreen, what's the Diff? A Primer on Aspect Ratios
  March, 2009
  by Benford Tom
  With widescreen fast becoming the default format, what's the best way to convert your traditional 4:3 images for widescreen viewing? The aspect ratio is the…
• Seeing the Rule of Thirds
  March, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Some photographers and videographers have a Natural Eye that composes shots and scenes all around them, even when they aren't holding a camera. You know you…
• Format Terminology
  February, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Once, there was VHS and there was... VHS. Now with AVCHD, DVCAM, Mini DV and more, recording choices are mind boggling. Let's decipher the alphabet soup. It…