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Crafting your own DIY light modifiers
If you're shooting video and need a way to alter the quality of your light sources, then making your own homemade light modifiers may...
Pro Lighting Setups with Hardware-Store Worklights
Three lighting sources are all you need to create a basic 3-point lighting set-up. If each light is identical, no worries: there are ways...
How to Get Great Video without Great Gear
Have you ever heard anyone say, “This dinner is really good. What model oven did you use?” I haven’t either. Then why do people say, “Wow, great video. What camera did you use?”
Don’t panic when someone asks you for a C47 on set
Don’t panic when someone asks you for a C47 on set! These handy yet cryptically named devices are extremely useful in any number of situations.
5 Tips for Capturing Exceptional Color with Any Camera
Recently, I was excited to discover that one of my favorite TV miniseries from the 80’s was coming out on DVD. But when I...
10 Production-saving Accessories
Inclement weather, dead batteries, missing assistants, cars that break down, tripod legs that snap, shoots being delayed for hours, getting kicked off of locations,...
How Your Camera’s Limitations Change the Way You Shoot (and How...
There’s a 19th century poem by American writer Edward Rolland Sill called “Opportunity.” It’s about a battle: a cowardly soldier leaves the field, complaining...
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Master Your Camera for Stunning Visuals
Understanding the settings of your camera is a fundamental building block to shooting great footage. This DVD will teach you to get full creative...
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Here’s how to make your own light leaks in 5 minutes
Light leaks are one of the most popular cinematic techniques out there — and you can create your own for your videos in just five minutes.
The 9 essential things for beginning filmmakers
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In this video, we’ll cover all the things you should have when starting to make films or videos of any kind. These are the essential things you don't want to be without. Filmmaking is a beautiful art, but there are...
Everything you need to know about disinfecting video gear
Given the current pandemic, you're gowing to want to disinfect your camera gear. Not only will it keep you safe, but also everyone around you.
Easy ways to create glitch video effects
Thanks to advancements in computer editing software, creative minds can add glitch video effect to any video project. Here's how.
High-end look, low-cost camera: How to get more from your budget camera
How do you get the most out of your budget camera and production gear? The key is to know both your tools and the look you want in your final product.
How to build a parabolic microphone dish
It's easier than you think to make your own parabolic microphone. In this tutorial we'll tell you why you need one and to DIY and inexpensive solution.
You probably don’t need new video production gear
If you're like me, you probably have an online shopping wishlist full of thousands of dollars in new video gear, but do you actually need any of it?
DIY tripod alternatives: How to support your camera using everyday objects
We all know the importance of smooth and steady camera work, but what if you don't have a tripod to make it happen? No worries — here are some tripod alternatives to use on your next shoot.
10 inventive ways to use your tripod
Regardless of whether you're using an ancient tripod or the latest model, you will always be able to perform a variety of shots if you are creative and resourceful.
Crafting your own DIY light modifiers
If you're shooting video and need a way to alter the quality of your light sources, then making your own homemade light modifiers may...
Microphone hide and seek: 7 ways to hide a lav
Ever notice that it’s okay to see mics in some video productions, but not others? What’s up with that?
5 Tips for Capturing Exceptional Color with Any Camera
Recently, I was excited to discover that one of my favorite TV miniseries from the 80’s was coming out on DVD. But when I...
10 Production-saving Accessories
Inclement weather, dead batteries, missing assistants, cars that break down, tripod legs that snap, shoots being delayed for hours, getting kicked off of locations,...
Don’t panic when someone asks you for a C47 on set
Don’t panic when someone asks you for a C47 on set! These handy yet cryptically named devices are extremely useful in any number of situations.
