David Welton

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David G. Welton is a teacher in the Radio/TV/Film Department at Butte College in Northern California. He also runs a vintage recipe website called Nana's Recipes that celebrates his mom’s cooking legacy.

A beginner’s guide to the dolly shot

Shooting David Welton

The dolly shot is a powerful, unique tracking shot that allows filmmakers to engage their audience with silky smooth camera zooms.

Finding success on YouTube in 5 steps

Online David Welton

Starting a YouTube channel is like most things in life, having a clear plan is key. Here are five steps that will set you on a path to YouTube success.

Freytag’s pyramid, dramatic structure and story arc

Writing David Welton

A first-class story is compelling from beginning to end. Freytag's Pyramid is a formula that describes the structure of most dramas.

How to plan a successful video ad

Organization David Welton

Here we’ll focus on the pre-production aspects of producing a video commercial. We’ll discuss all the steps that must be completed before you press...

Microphone hide and seek: 7 ways to hide a lav

Hacks David Welton

Ever notice that it’s okay to see mics in some video productions, but not others? What’s up with that?

How to Use Affiliate Marketing to Turn Video Streams into Cash Streams

Promotion David Welton

Filmmaking is a labor of love, but it’s also hard work. Perhaps it’s time for your videos to work for you. If you own...

Location Sound Recording: How to Cut through the Noise

Audio Recording David Welton

When working on a tight budget web series, or a low budget film, there is no money — or time — to re-record audio....

3 Tips for an Effective Multi-Action-Cam Shoot

Composition David Welton

The action camera market segment, popularized by GoPro, has made point of view (POV) filmmaking accessible to the masses. There’s something compelling about watching...

BBS Pipeline Remote Phosphor Reporter Kit Review

Lighting David Welton

At first glance, you might think the Pipeline is a fluorescent tube fixture. On closer inspection, you’d discover it’s a completely new form of...

How to Match Sound from Two or More Separate Recordings

Audio Editing David Welton

How does a filmmaker match the sound qualities of two different recordings if they were captured with different microphones, in different locations? It is possible to trick the audience.

Audio-Technica System 10 Review

Audio David Welton

The ATW-1701/L is a member of Audio-Technica’s System 10 family of wireless microphones. There are a total of 19 configurations that mix and match...

Deciphering Mic Tech Specs

Technology David Welton

Have you ever struggled choosing the best microphone for a particular situation? Let us demystify mic specifications to give you the power to make the best choice.