-
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…
-
June, 2011
Audio plays many roles in a documentary. To help you make your audio sound great, we'll be looking at the proper ways to use microphones, how to monitor sound,…
-
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…
-
May, 2011
Good B-roll helps you keep a good pace, cover mistakes, and dive even deeper into your story. To make sure your story has all of that, we'll go over some tips…
-
May, 2011
With a little preparation and knowledge, interviews can actually be one of the most thrilling portions of making a documentary. To help you prepare, we show…
-
April, 2011
Having a good crew behind you can help you to not only get the shots you need, but get them on time as well. To help you find good crews, we'll first go over…
-
November, 2010
The lens is where the magic of cinematography begin. With it you can bend light into focus, achieve great depth of field, and zoom into your subjects. We will…
-
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…
-
May, 2010
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…
-
February, 2012
Before you start to roll camera, you and your team need to know what the actors will be doing and where they'll be positioned. This step is called blocking,…
-
January, 2012
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk…
-
November, 2011
Directing music videos requires the skillful mixing of three rare traits: a good sense of style and creativity, strong leadership, and an extensive knowledge…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
May, 2011
To help you get started with your documentary interviews, we show you the equipment you'll need, give you some tips on making a room look good, tell you what…
-
April, 2011
Keeping a crew happy results in a more efficient and stress-free production. In order to help you do just that, we'll go over some ways to hold useful…
-
March, 2011
A good audio kit includes more than a microphone. The best kit will have a good field mixer, external capture device, headphones, and cables and adapters…
-
January, 2011
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…
-
January, 2011
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.
-
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.
-
May, 2010
You may think that shooting weddings is all about the ceremony, but there is a lot more involved than meets the eye. We will show you how to plan for capturing…
-
February, 2010
How to create stop motion animation, using stills with light painting. Learn the step by step process to mastering this special effect.
-
February, 2010
We show you how to pull off three simple special effects using just the camera and the subject's reaction to sell the illusion. Learn how to make realistic…
-
January, 2010
We show you the step-by-step process for creating realistic looking blood with the use of corn syrup, red and blue dye, cocoa powder and corn starch.
-
January, 2010
How to properly set up your green screen backdrop, lighting, and camera. We will go over some common errors and their solutions.
-
December, 2009
How to use a green screen outdoors for chromakey. Learn about the lighting, obstacles and proper usage of the elements outdoors to add to the effect.
-
December, 2009
In this DIY tutorial, we show you how to make your own green screen with frame. Learn how to build the frame, attach the cloth and prep the materials for your…
-
December, 2009
The steps that you need to follow to be able to create a website video spokesperson walk-on effect.
-
December, 2009
Learn how to use a green screen to show your subject launch off the ground and fly through the air.