Camera Movement

Nothing screams

Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.

Reader's Letter

A pro's look at holding your camera

So you know about medium shots, wide shots, closeups and even extreme closeups. But why do your videos still lack that special zing?

Whether it's shooting a wedding, baseball game, church service or two-person interview, shooting it with more than one camera can be a time-saving and very creative endeavor.

My 'Pod

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 producers do the same?

It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say

How to use movement, lighting, and filters, to make a video look like film.

When you want a moving shot, you have all kinds of options, including a few that you might not have thought of before.

At best, a person is a very unstable bipod with two legs and too many moving parts. A decent tripod will cost you a bit of money, but this tripod buyer's guide will show you how to save your shot.

It's April Fool's Day, and what better way to amuse your friends than getting a little giddy with the camera and going a little wacko with your video?

"Shoot to Show" and "Shoot to Edit" are two different styles requiring different methods of planning. No one knows these techniques better than a run-and-gun News Photographer.

Videographers rely heavily on tripods to get smooth, steady and level images. While essential, they can be a hassle when there's no time for setup.

The Civil War not only changed American history forever, but it changed the future world of video editing.

A well-built light-weight tripod that offers smooth pan and tilt movements.