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July, 2011
Studios can save a lot of time in a shooting schedule. In order to set up your own, we'll show you what to consider when choosing a studio space such as size,&h…
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May, 2011
Though great lighting does require some artistic prowess, even the first-time video enthusiast can get great results. To help you make professional looking…
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August, 2011
Wide shots establish the mood of a scene and are important to set correctly. This segment defines the goals of good lighting, gives you some tips on how to&hell…
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August, 2011
It only takes a few minutes on set to realize night scenes are one of the hardest setups to master well. To help you get the best night light setup, we'll give…
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August, 2011
Learn a few tried and true methods to lighting car interiors such as using a truck to power and tow the car, placing small, hidden lights inside the car or…
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July, 2010
Tutorial on how to light a green screen with easy to follow step-by-step instructions so you can get the perfect key.
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February, 2010
How to create stop motion animation, using stills with light painting. Learn the step by step process to mastering this special effect.
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September, 2009
Step by step tutorial on how to use the 3-point lighting technique to light your videos like the pros.
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September, 2009
Solutions to outdoor lighting for video problems encountered on a sunny day. Also the secret to shooting in the middle of the day and making it appear to be…
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September, 2009
A step by step tutorial on how to apply four styles of lighting. Learn how to use Rembrandt beauty, cameo and filling in from the key to add to your videos…
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September, 2009
How to prevent indoor lighting problems and utilize various specialty lighting setups for your videos.
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August, 2009
Tutorial on how to light and set up a multi-cam interview with easy to follow step-by-step instruction
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August, 2009
The foundation for all professional studio lighting for video. This tutorial provides step by step instructions on how to light your subject like the pro's…
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July, 2009
The technique of shooting outdoor night scenes in broad daylight has been around since the early days of film. It is commonly called Day for Night (DFN), and…
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July, 2009
How often do we still hear the term, filming, when everyone really means videotaping? While we easily forgive friends or even clients as they repeat this…
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January, 2009
Learn how use lighting effects to create an emotional impact on the viewer.
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December, 2008
Learn some unique lighting techniques to add a professional touch to your video.
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December, 2008
Lighting on a budget. Learn how to substitute expensive video lighting equipment with inexpensive alternatives.
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November, 2008
Learn the foundation for all good video lighting techniques.
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April, 2008
Mark explores the basics of lighting for a nighttime shoot.
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March, 2008
Mark gives a demonstration on 3 Point Lighting at a recent Videomaker Workshop....
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October, 2007
How to create special effects with shadows using props & patterns.
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April, 2011
Good lighting defines the difference between great looking footage and poorly made home movies. Knowing the lighting technology and gear, such as fixture…
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June, 2007
In our Tips & Tricks segment, John introduces some tips on interior lighting.
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December, 2006
In our News & Technology segment, Derek has some exciting news in the video-sharing world. Samsung has developed a phone that delivers Divix media. A new…
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December, 2006
In our News & Technology segment, Derek and Mark tell you about Hitachi's newest DVD/Hard Drive Camcorder and some great news on DVD and CD prices…
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June, 2010
The ceremony is done, but the big day isn't over yet. The reception is an important part of the wedding day. We show you how to light the dance floor, use the…
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November, 2009
In this tutorial we show you how to light a green screen, look for common errors and fix them along the way. This will make it easier to pull a key when…
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October, 2009
How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production.
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June, 2009
There are many opportunities in event videography in addition to wedding videos. Today videographers are getting jobs videotaping theatrical performances,…