Composition

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.

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 Advanced Class in Composing.

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

A basic understanding of the rules of composition will help you frame for maximum impact and ultimately enhance the outcome of your finished piece.

Multitasking when you are directing is not easy but sometimes necessary. Here are a few suggestions.

Wide-angle and telephoto lenses render images differently from the way we naturally see things. Skilled videographers can exploit these differences to create effective shots.

"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.

When one shot flows into another seemingly seamlessly, you've got the makings of good shot composition.

Have you ever wanted to wrestle a camcorder away from Uncle Buck while at a

Available light can be all you need if you patiently think through your options and wisely exploit the location.

In order to call yourself a professional videographer you need equipment, clients and a good reputation.

Readers' letters

Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.

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