Digital Cinematography Video-on-Demand

• Camcorder Care
• Camcorder Controls
• Camera Angles
• Camera Movement
• Composition
• Continuity
• Format
• Shot Types

• Casting Shadows with Cookies
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand demonstrates how to create special effects with shadows using props & patterns.
• Ghostly Special Effects
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand demonstrates an easy way of creating an out-of-body special effect.
• Basic Handheld Techniques
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights some pointers on shooting better hand-held footage.
• Sped-Up Background Effect
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand demonstrates how to evoke "calm in a chaotic world" with this easy effect.
• Deceptive Shooting Part 1
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights two shooting tricks using angles.
• Deceptive Shooting Part 2
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand demonstrates two more shooting tricks using depth of field.
• Shooting Video from a Moving Vehicle
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand demonstrates the different ways to shoot video from a moving vehicle.
• Natural Transitions
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand covers the Hows, Whys & Whens of effectively using Natural Transitions.
• How to Shoot Online Video
  November, 2009
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  Learn how to shoot for a small video sharing screen, to create better online videos.
• Camera Shots & Tricks
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights how to shoot deceptive angles, including the zolly shooting technique and why you should include multiple different angles.
• The 5 Deadly Sins of Amateur Video
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand features a step-by-step approach to create better, more professional looking video by eliminating the 5 most common amateur mistakes.
• Hand Held Video Camera Shooting Tips
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand is a step-by-step tutorial to creating better, more professional looking video by taking a closer look at hand held video camera…
• Shooting Landscape
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights some techniques that are used to capture vast landscapes... in a small frame. John goes over the basics of how to capture…
• Shooting Natural Disasters
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights some tips about surviving and filming a natural disaster or extreme weather event. In January of 2008, Chico, CA was struck by "…
• Avoiding Continuity Errors
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights things to watch out for in the Pre-Production, Shooting & Post-Production stages to avoid common continuity errors.
• How to Shoot a Fight Scene
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights how to use editing, continuity, and camera techniques to create a realistic and dramatic fight scene in your action video.
• How to Make Your Video Look Like Film
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights how to give video a film look using 24p.
• Shooting Video with a Tripod
  November, 2009
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  This Video on Demand is a step-by-step tutorial that demonstrates how to set-up a tripod to capture professional level video.
• Shooting Macro Video
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights the Hows and Whys of shooting Macro Video.
• Protecting Your Video Equipment
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand presents a look at bags & cases designed to help protect your video gear.
• Video Green Screen Magic Tricks
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand demonstrates how to create a magic wand effect using special effects and video green screen background software.
• Special Effects - Gun Muzzle Flashes
  November, 2009
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  Adding gun muzzle flashes and blast sounds to your shootout scenes is easy to do in post production. Learn how to build intensity using post-production editing…
• Earthquake FX
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand demonstrates some simple tips on re-creating an earthquake.
• Special Effects - Hit By A Car
  November, 2009
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  This shows 2 methods for faking a person being hit by a car. One uses Adobe Photoshop and editing software, requiring time & effort to add realistic detail&hell…
• Chromakey - Avoiding Green Screen Mistakes
  November, 2009
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  How to avoid common chromakey mistakes when using a green screen.
• Deceptive Shooting
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights the techniques of deceptive shooting. Simple camera skills and tricks of perspective that sell your shots.
• The 180 Degree Rule
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights the techniques of the classic 180 degree rule for shooting video.
• Cutting on the Action
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights the technique known as cutting on the action. Presented are examples of clips that are cut on the action, and by narrating over…
• Natural Wipes
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights the technique known as Natural Wipes. Several examples of these types of "in camera" transitions are presented and it is…
• Shooting Sunrises & Sunsets
  November, 2009
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  This Video On Demand highlights the ways to capture a great sunrise or sunset on video. This technique is demonstrated using footage shot on a recent trip to…