Lessons

  • 180 Degree Rule Explained! Featured

    The 180 Degree Rule is something every beginner filmmaker struggles with as they begin shooting. We've done our best to break it down and make it easy to understand once and for all!

    Category:
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • POV (Point of View) Featured

    Point of View (POV) is a camera perspective used in all sorts of videos. Learn what it is and why it can help your video viewers leap into experiencing your story.

    Category:
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Weekend Challenge: One to One Hundred

    This weekend, make a video using only one second clips! It's a simple project with boundless possibilities.

    Category:
    Editing
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Tripods, an Exposè!

    Are your shots shakier than the San Andreas fault line? Do your attempts at smooth panning end up giving your viewers a case of vertigo? Well help is on the way! Let's learn about tripods!

    Category:
    Gear
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Do More With Your DSLR II: Building a Rig Featured

    When it comes to DSLRs, rigs are all the rage. Find out what they are, how to use one, and other great tips for keeping your shots stable from the Bui brothers!

    Category:
    DSLR
    Gear
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Shooting an Interview

    Itching to try an on-camera interview with an intriguing subject but not sure where to start? Come along friends, we'll show you how it's done.

    Category:
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • What is a neutral density filter? Featured

    A neutral density filter may sound like some sort of fancy starship technology, but it's actually just a piece of glass you can attach to the end of your camera lens. Find out what it is and why it's sometimes used in capturing imagery.

    Category:
    DSLR
    Gear
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Weekend Challenge: Memories Revisited II

    This weekend we're challenging you to use archival media to make a video about a family story, memory, or moment in time.

    Category:
    Do It Yourself
    Editing
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner

Tutorial Videos

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  • How To Fake Multiple Camera Angles

    How to fake a 2 camera shot, disguising scene cuts using cropping.

    Category:
    Editing
    Shooting
    Software
    Difficulty:
    Advanced
  • Canon 60D Video Noise Test & On board Audio Test

    Hope you enjoyed . Cleaner results gives ISO 160 for daylight. USE ISO 160 - 320 - 640 - 1250 - 1600 - 2500 . ................................................................... Also…

    Category:
    DSLR
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Time-Lapse Tutorial

    A tutorial I put together back in 2007. It covers how to shoot a timelapse using a DSLR and intevelometer. The tutorial covers everything from settings you should use to making the…

    Category:
    DSLR
    Editing
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Advanced
  • DSLR Episode #11: Using FD Lenses With HDSLRs

    You can find the mount adapter here: http://tinyurl.com/2g2dul7 -- Website: http://dslrvideoshooter.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/calebpike Facebook: http://facebook.com/pages/DSLR-Video-Shooter/110744922316715

    Category:
    DSLR
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Advanced
  • Rick's Quick HD SLR Video Tips

    Here are a few quick tips on making HD videos with your digital SLR. I put this quick movie together quickly in iMovie. Explore the light, Rick

    Category:
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Marketers Cruise 2010 Part 2: POV with small cams

    New technique of holding a Sanyo Xacti HD2000 + extra wide lens and Panasonic GH1 on a special lightweight boompole. All shot during massive photo session on deck 11 Carnival Dream…

    Category:
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • Shooting with the Flip Camera

    http://www.storyguide.net/ HD cameras are hitting rock-bottom prices. The Flip MinoHD, the Kodak Zi6 HD and others are flooding the market. The cost of these little disposable treats…

    Category:
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner
  • How To Make A Brilliant Film - We Are What We Do

    Another demo film for the guys at We Are What We Do - who are making us make the world a little better all the time

    Category:
    Shooting
    Difficulty:
    Beginner

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