Shot Types Articles (Page 2)

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• Reaction Shot
• Two Shot
• Wide

• Video Warm-ups
  February, 2000
  by Stephen Muratore
  Practice makes perfect. Try these simple exercises that all videographers can use to improve their shooting skills.
• It's in the Lens
  January, 2000
  by Joe McCleskey
  Forget expensive software, you can create these cool special effects inside your camcorder.
• Nice Shot: A Guide to Common Video Shot Types
  April, 2000
  by Bill Davis
  Is shot selection ruining your golf game? Imagine what it's doing to your video productions.
• The Wonderful Cutaway
  June, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Discover the many uses of that all-purpose editing bandage, the cutaway.
• Begin With the Edit in Mind
  August, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Learn to shoot and direct like a pro and the editing will be easy
• Frequently Asked Questions About Camcorder Use
  July, 2000
  by Chuck Peters
  Learn the answers to some common camcorder conundrums.
• Getting Started: Altering Space and Time with Video
  September, 2000
  by Arthur Aiello
  The space-time continuum used to be the sole domain of science-fiction writers.Today it is the playground of the videographer.
• Home Video Hints: Shooting to Edit - 5 Tips for Success
  October, 2000
  by Mark Bosko
  Learn to shoot video with the mind of an editor and your editing will be faster, easier and a lot more fun.
• Take 5: Five Tips for In-Camera Transitions
  January, 2001
  by Chuck Peters
  Five Tips for In-Camera Transitions
• Storyboard - Basketball
  September, 2001
  by Tad Rose
  Anyone can be a basketball star in this tale that uses editing techniques to make magic on the screen.
• Take 5: Five Tips for Shooting to Edit
  July, 2001
  by Chuck Peters
  Five Tips for Shooting to Edit
• Home Video Hints: Shoot Video With the Editor In Mind
  August, 2001
  by Jim Stinson
  Make the editing job easier by keeping the editing process in mind when shooting your video.
• An Up-close Look at Macro Video
  November, 2001
  by Bob Stephenson
  Learn the fundamentals of macro photography and use the results to spruce up your video projects.
• Home Video Hints: Videotaping Children
  February, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  Make compelling home videos, not just boring, uninspired raw footage.
• What's Your Angle?
  March, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  Half a video director's job is picking the right camera angles. Here are five factors to help you position the camera effectively.
• Home Video Hints: Camera Sinners, Repent!
  September, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  An in-depth look at seven suspect shots you should avoid when shooting your footage.
• Shooting an Interview TV-Style
  July, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  You can shoot a television-style interview with a single camcorder and a little creativity.
• Take 5: Five Tips for Creative Camcorder Techniques
  November, 2002
  by Chuck Peters
  Don't just point and shoot. Add interest to your shots with these creative camera ideas.
• Jargon: Glossary of Video Production Terms
  October, 2002
  by Charles Fulton
  Glossary of Video Production Terms
• Do-it-yourself Transitions
  January, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  In-camera transitions are more effective, unique and fun than the sterile digital effects on your computer.
• Videography 101: Videotaping Live Events.
  March, 2003
  by Chuck Peters
  Switch to a second camera set on a safe shot with a standalone switcher.
• Light Source: Sound and Light Shows
  April, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  With lighting, you can create spectacular elements with little or no budget.
• Home Video Hints: Composing Your Shots
  April, 2003
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Shooting great looking video can be as simple as solving a few problems with composition.
• Faking a Big Fall
  May, 2003
  by Tom Patrick McAuliffe
  Toss an actor from a building without breaking his neck... or the bank.
• A Shot in the Dark
  May, 2003
  by Michael Joseph Kelley
  Six Tips (and a Few Cautions) for Shooting Video at Night
• Home Video Hints: Shooting Steady
  May, 2003
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Steady your shots withh these handy tips.
• Light Source: Lighting for Compositing
  July, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Good lighting is the key to chromakey.
• Directing to Edit
  September, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  By anticipating your editor's needs and shooting footage to fulfill them, you can help create a better program--and a happier editor.
• Using Camera Angles Like a Pro
  December, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  In quality videos, camera angles enhance the style of the program
• Home Video Hints: Common Shooting Mistakes
  February, 2004
  by William Ronat
  Avoid these 10 mistakes to shoot like a pro.