Shot Types

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Did you ever notice that in the movies we never have a problem seeing a person's features while he's driving down the road? Even at night?

A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video.

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

There's something about water that fascinates us. We're drawn to it, for travel, food, and entertainment.

Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to jump.

As editors, we are in control of the time universe. We can stretch it, shorten it, and even change Fate by manipulatiing time.

Tips to define the shot you want, and the language to create it.

Physical comedy has been a hallmark of the film industry since the early days of the silent film.

Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason:

Learn how to set the stage so that your subjects behave naturally in front of the camera.

"Leave it on the cutting room floor" is an old film phrase signifying to edit out stuff you don't need. It's a good reminder to cut down your piece for a tighter final project.

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.

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

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