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Foldable Videography Tip Sheet
Videomaker Cheat Sheet for Videographers Includes: Tips for shooting video, Camera Controls, Lighting Tips, Audio Recording Tips, Directing Tips, Talent Release, Camera Menu Items, Location Checklist, Packing Checklist
Creating Shadows
Shadows are evil. They introduce noise into our video, obscure our subject detail and suck the life from a well-lit scene. We must exorcise these underlords of darkness from our sets.
Lighting Film Noir Style
The air is crisp and the mood is dark and forlorn. These are the perfect ingredients for film noir shooting.
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Guide to Composition
Videomaker reveals some of the secret tricks of composition created and used by the Master Videographers.
Directing as a Sound Recordist
You make videos because you love the freedom to tell a story in a new way. Choose to be a Director Sound Recordist and explore greater possibilities than ever.
Lighting Video - Five Important Aspects
A lot of people mistakenly believe that shooting with a better video camera will give them better footage.
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Color Correction Tools
Color Correction Tools
Pre-Production for Commercials
Pre-Production for Commercials
180 Degree Rule
180 Degree Rule
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