Digital Cinematography Articles (Page 4)

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

• Family Video Help
  June, 2007
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Some tips to help you enjoy the fun that you usually only experience after viewing the tapes. It's June; you know what that means: weddings, graduation,…
• Videotaping Sporting Events
  May, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to…
• Vidcast Recap: Videomaker Presents
  May, 2007
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
• Shot Lingo
  April, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Tips to define the shot you want, and the language to create it.
• Directing a Fall
  April, 2007
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Physical comedy has been a hallmark of the film industry since the early days of the silent film.
• Stage It!
  March, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason:
• Screen Direction
  February, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
  Screen direction is perhaps one of the most confusing yet easily remedied problems in directing a video production.
• Looking for Light
  January, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Shooting in a low light setting is more than just turning down the lights or opening your camcorder's aperture. You can't take low light shooting lightly.
• Videotaping Conversations
  December, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Tips for to improve conversation audio in your video
• Everyday Masterpieces
  December, 2006
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
  December - a time of cold and perhaps snow. A few weeks of quiet time before the onrush of the holiday season.
• Manfrotto 560B Monopod Review
  December, 2006
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  My 'Pod - When is a 'pod not a tripod? When it's a monopod, of course. When does a monopod have one leg and three feet? When it's the 560B by Manfrotto.
• Practice Makes Perfect
  November, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Artists, athletes and entertainers all know that the best way to become the best at what you do is to practice as often as you can. Why shouldn't video…
• Basic Training: Composition 102: Part 2
  October, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, but a great photo is due to well-executed and thought-out composition. Take your seats, it's time for the…
• Depth of Field Demystified
  October, 2006
  by Tony Bruno
  How to manipulate the viewer into watching one portion of your movie, while other events continue along in the scene.
• Composition 101: Part 1
  September, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  What makes great art great? Composition. In this first of two parts, we'll reveal some of the secret tricks of composition that the Masters use
• Controlling the Color of Light
  September, 2006
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  From yellow to blue, soft to harsh, indoor or out, the "color" of the scene changes with your light setup, and can influence the mood of your video.
• Sifting the Light: A Look at Lens Filters
  June, 1995
  by Dave Welton
  Lens filters offer a simple way for videomakers to get better images. Author David Welton explains the different types of filters and their uses, for beginners…
• A Production Value Primer: Big Looks for Small Bucks
  February, 1996
  by Mark Bosko
  Gaining production value on a project doesn't instantly mean spending money. Here's how to improve the quality of your videos with such simple tools as…
• Video Cleaning Products: Maintain Your Gear To Maintain Your Sanity
  August, 1995
  by Mark Bosko
  Dirt, dust and foreign objects don't mix well with video equipment. This article explains what cleaning products work best, and how to use them safely and effectively.
• Edit Suite: Continuity Boot Camp
  May, 1996
  by Mike Loehr
  How to put an end to the often comical - and always embarrassing - continuity error.
• Getting Started: The Seven Deadly Camera Sins
  April, 1997
  by Jim Stinson
  Follow these easy guidelines for video you'll be proud of.
• Getting Started: Sideline Video: Shooting Sports
  December, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Videotaping sports events can be just as challenging as the games themselves. Here's a few hints to help you hit a home run with your viewers.
• Getting Started: Visual Composition
  August, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  You don't have to be George Gershwin to be a great composer. Just carefully arrange your video scenes, and you'll achieve visual harmony.
• How to Use a Camcorder: Keeping Your Image Steady
  April, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Ways to steady your camcorder. Use an external viewfinder to keep your hard forehead from touching the camera.
• Getting Started: Auto vs. Manual
  March, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  If better-looking video is your goal, maybe it's time you took control.
• Camera Work: Et Cetera, Et Cetera
  February, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Et Cetera, Et Cetera
• Camera Work: Shots and Scenes
  January, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Shots and Scenes
• Camera Work: What's Your Angle
  November, 1995
  by Jim Stinson
  What's Your Angle
• Camera Work: Camcorder TLC
  October, 1995
  by Jim Stinson
  Camcorder TLC
• Bore 'em Cross-eyed!: Tips for Tedious Videos
  July, 1995
  by Jim Stinson
  Some people make boring videos without trying; this article shows you how to put some effort into it and make a real industrial-strength snoozer. If you'd…