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Here are some tips for hand-held shooting… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14682/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/15083/ In your front pocket sits a more sophisticated filmmaking tool than all of Hollywood had for the first half of last century. It's your smartphone, and in… http://www.videomaker.com/article/15083/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/15091/ How do successful movie directors get their actors to move and interact so naturally? By blocking the scene and giving the actors good direction concerning… http://www.videomaker.com/article/15091/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14939/ Why is color temperature awareness important in the AV industry? Whether it's setting white balance for iPhone 4 or Nikon D90, your camera needs a starting… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14939/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14947/ Many filmmakers and videographers are turning to 35mm adapters and interchangeable lenses to achieve a more cinematic look. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14947/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14948/ One of the biggest developments in the camcorder industry lately isn't about formats, recording media or 3D imaging, it's the ability to shoot a film-like… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14948/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14953/ DSLR - Short for Digital Single Lens Reflex. Since all marketing departments these days love an acronym they decided that cameras needed a new one. The birth&h… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14953/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/15524/ With its extreme versatility, carefully machined aluminum and sleek design, Cinevate's Atlas 10 FLT is an incredibly useful piece of gear. http://www.videomaker.com/article/15524/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14879/ What You Can't See is What You Get http://www.videomaker.com/article/14879/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/15219/ Weddings are big business for videographers. But in an industry where most everyone relies on the same tried-and-true techniques, how do you stand out? By… http://www.videomaker.com/article/15219/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14920/ A collection of shots strung together can make a movie, but a good story will have shots that motivate the next shot in a powerful technique known as the Art… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14920/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/15233/ Vacation videos don't have to bore your viewers - you just need to understand how to edit while you're shooting on location. http://www.videomaker.com/article/15233/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14919/ Video editors have the fortunate ability to control time. You can move it faster, slow it down, and even stop the tide. The pace of space and time is limitless… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14919/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14949/ Yes, the tools to create green screen composites have changed and, yes, it is cheaper and easier to produce green screen FX shots, but that doesn't mean it is… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14949/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14950/ We advocate using a tripod or steadying device, but there are times when a lot of gear gets in the way when you need to get mobile. Enter the Cave Dweller… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14950/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14874/ From having only one camcorder at your disposal to preparing your interview subject, these tips used by the pros can help you record a professional interview… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14874/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14916/ Video is one of the most predominant story-telling mediums today. It only stands to reason that children will want to learn how to record and produce video… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14916/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/15154/ When we decide where to point a camera, we are composing a shot. The choices are infinite. http://www.videomaker.com/article/15154/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/656/shot-composition/ Though art can be made in many forms, there are some concepts that hold true in every situation. Because of this, it can be very helpful to know the principles… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/656/shot-composition/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:37:03 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/655/camera-movement/ There is all sorts of fun equipment that can help you move the camera. Tools like dollies, stabilizers, and boom arms have been giving us unique perspectives for years. We show you how to use each one of these tools in a way that will make your video look spectacular. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/655/camera-movement/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:18:36 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14910/ Do you remember the first household on your block to own a color TV, an Atari, Nintendo or a VHS player? Being the first is cool, but it has its drawbacks -… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14910/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14917/ There are a few common mistakes that amateurs make over and over again when capturing video - that's why they're amateurs. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14917/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14567/ Interviews on TV are quite common, and not just during the news. Interviews are so popular, entire shows are built around the idea of one person asking another… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14567/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14882/ Price matters when buying a camcorder, but not as much as what you want to use it for! http://www.videomaker.com/article/14882/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/15150/ If you're looking for near-prosumer performance on a sub-prosumer budget then you'll want to have a serious look at the Sony NEX-VG10. http://www.videomaker.com/article/15150/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14565/ Your camcorder has many manual settings - focus, white balance, aperture - that can make better images, but why would you want to set your shutter speed? http://www.videomaker.com/article/14565/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14838/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14838/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14564/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14564/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14853/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14853/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14563/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14563/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14847/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14847/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14562/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14562/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14796/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14796/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/571/wedding-videography-ceremony/ The central moment of the wedding is the ceremony and you don't want to miss a minute of it. This video shows you camera placement, how to do a multi-camera… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/571/wedding-videography-ceremony/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 17 May 2010 10:16:08 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14800/ The 2010 model cameras are offering more great features in every price range than ever before. Better, Cheaper, More Advanced! http://www.videomaker.com/article/14800/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14214/ When most new filmmakers think of making a Music Video, images of beautiful dancers, exotic locations and slick musicians come to mind. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14214/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14559/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14559/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14744/ A Look at Filming Concert Footage. How to Prepare to Capture a Concert on Video. Includes Step-by-Step Instruction and Checklist. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14744/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/559/stop-motion-light-painting/ How to create stop motion animation, using stills with light painting. Learn the step by step process to mastering this special effect. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/559/stop-motion-light-painting/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:42:54 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14536/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14536/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14538/ Will the cellphone+Mp3 player+Camera+Camcorder combination hand held devices harm the market for stand alone camcorders? http://www.videomaker.com/article/14538/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14612/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14612/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14745/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14745/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14291/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14291/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14553/ Since cell phone video recorders shoot at fairly low resolutions, it's important to try and remove potential problems before they can occur. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14553/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14103/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14103/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14153/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14153/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14194/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14194/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14225/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14225/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/546/mastering-your-camera-controls/ Don't leave important decisions up to your camera! In this video you will learn how to use the camera controls to adjust the white balance, focus, audio and… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/546/mastering-your-camera-controls/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:19:58 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/544/lighting-for-video/ How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/544/lighting-for-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:12:47 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/542/hand-held-video-camera-shooting-tips/ This video shows you how to create better, more professional looking video by taking a closer look at hand held video camera shooting. Learn how to get… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/542/hand-held-video-camera-shooting-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:14:21 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/541/the-5-deadly-sins-of-amateur-video/ A look at how to create better, more professional looking video by eliminating the 5 most common amateur mistakes. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/541/the-5-deadly-sins-of-amateur-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:32:50 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13920/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13920/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14280/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14280/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14221/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14221/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/115/dynamic-chase-scenes-tutorial/ These are the media files for the January 2008 Tutorial: Car Chase. The .zip archive contains 60 files and is 312MB in size. Read the full article Dynamic… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/115/dynamic-chase-scenes-tutorial/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:41:27 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/531/camera-shots-and-tricks/ How to shoot deceptive angles, including the zolly shooting technique and why you should include multiple different angles. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/531/camera-shots-and-tricks/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:57:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14209/ The super clarity of HD has image-sensitive personalities clamoring for a camcorder filter that can best smooth out their wrinkles and rough edges. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14209/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14220/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14220/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/529/how-to-make-your-video-look-like-film/ How to give video a film look using 24p. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/529/how-to-make-your-video-look-like-film/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:06:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/527/how-to-shoot-a-fight-scene/ How to use editing, continuity, and camera techniques to create a realistic and dramatic fight scene in your action video. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/527/how-to-shoot-a-fight-scene/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:33:03 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14389/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14389/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14176/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14176/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14215/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14215/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14072/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14072/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14090/ Known as 'The Ken Burns Effect', the Pan and Scan technique has become the norm when combining still photos with your moving images. 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There’s a lot of different ways to support your camera while shooting, many of which don't need the death grip to… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13799/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/461/shooting-in-snow/ This week Brandon goes into the wilderness to demonstrate techniques for shooting video in the snow. What situations to avoid, and what situations provide… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/461/shooting-in-snow/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:55:31 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/457/capturing-sunrise-andsunset/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/457/capturing-sunrise-andsunset/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:00:58 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/12985/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12985/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/450/shooting-landscape/ In this weeks episode of John talks about some techniques that are used to capture vast landscapes...in a small frame. John goes over the basics of how to… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/450/shooting-landscape/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:00:34 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/449/natural-wipes/ In this week's , Jennifer talks about the technique known as "Natural Wipes". She gives several examples of these types of "in camera" transitions and how they… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/449/natural-wipes/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:10:37 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12984/ There's more to getting your camera in focus than meets the eye. But what is focus? http://www.videomaker.com/article/12984/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/446/the-180-degree-rule/ Learn how to use a simple rule to always keep your subjects looking in the right direction." http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/446/the-180-degree-rule/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:19:25 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/442/depth-of-field/ John explains how to use depth of field to your advantage. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/442/depth-of-field/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:30:26 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12981/ So you know about medium shots, wide shots, closeups and even extreme closeups. But why do your videos still lack that special zing? http://www.videomaker.com/article/12981/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12989/ Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer. All good directors are students of film. They&… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12989/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13086/ Readers' letters http://www.videomaker.com/article/13086/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12970/ Shooting performances or group discussions is difficult using one video camera, but it can be a nightmare with several cameras and without good planning. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12970/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12980/ There's something about water that fascinates us. We're drawn to it, for travel, food, and entertainment. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12980/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/414/more-hand-held-shooting-tricks/ In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer is back with more hand-held shooting tricks for camera movement. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/414/more-hand-held-shooting-tricks/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:30:34 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12988/ Even in blockbuster movies, continuity errors happen, and eagle-eyed viewers love to find the mistakes. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12988/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13232/ Mixing it up with Videomaker Presents - Like the changing technology, Videomaker Presents is moving with the times, and once again we are in the design stages… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13232/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13280/ 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,… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13280/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/398/underwater-video/ In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer and Andrew goes pool-side with a couple tricks to shooting underwater video without breaking the bank for expensive… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/398/underwater-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 12 May 2007 01:00:57 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/394/interviewing-tips/ In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer demonstrates a couple quick interviewing tips. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/394/interviewing-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 05 May 2007 01:21:21 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12978/ Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12978/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13115/ http://www.videomaker.com/article/13115/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/386/shot-perspective/ Jennifer shows us how taking the camera from eye level to a low or higher level can change the perspective of a shot and enhance the emotional mood of your… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/386/shot-perspective/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:30:07 PDT