Video lighting basics – understanding electricity

Video lighting basics – understanding electricity Video lighting basics – understanding electricity

Recovering deleted video files

Recovering deleted video files Recovering deleted video files

DIY lighting – it’s easier (and cheaper) to light your film than you might think

DIY lighting – it’s easier (and cheaper) to light your film than you might think DIY lighting – it’s easier (and cheaper) to light your film than you might think

The truth about video gain and how to use it properly

The truth about video gain and how to use it properly The truth about video gain and how to use it properly

How to white balance your camera

How to white balance your camera How to white balance your camera
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The shows of the future? The commercials themselves . . .

Remember television commercials?  You know, those things that aired in the middle of your favorite shows and gave you just enough time to go to the bathroom or get a drink.  Thanks to DVRs and TiVO we’ve been able to escape the advertisers grasp – not for long.  Now it looks like the push is […]

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Always get generic versions from your talent

Think ahead before you wrap your talent on the shoot day. It is always a great idea to get some generic versions before you start to strike any location because you never know if the client will change their mind. (Here’s a little tip – the client will ALWAYS change their mind so try to prepare yourself accordingly – start by reading this post.)

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Tutorial – A great way to begin any editing project

This tutorial explains the proper way to set up a media elements folder on your system so that you can keep all of your projects organized and easy to navigate. This tutorial is helpful for any non-linear editing platform including Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc. Start here before you begin your first editing project.

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Camera Functions – Image Controls

This post gets into the common controls and functions for proper image color and exposure. This is where you begin to earn your title of “camera operator.”

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Oliver Peters – Film/Video Editor, Colorist and Post Production Supervisor

Oliver Peters and I have a little chat about what it takes to be a good editor, as well as some advice for those of you that aspire to greatness in the field of post production. A very cool interview that you don’t want to miss.

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Stephen F. Campbell – Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Director

Stephen Campbell discusses his background in the world of motion picture cinematography and give some key information for anyone looking to begin a career in the camera department.

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Use a microphone – not the one on the camera

Professional audio requires a microphone that plugs into your camera. The one that comes with camera isn’t a good solution when you have talent that is speaking. Unless you like the sound of someone talking like they are a mile away . . . that’s up to you.

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Stephen Campbell talks about his work on Zombieland

Stephen Campbell describes his work on the film “Zombieland” as we watch the film’s trailer. If you’re interested in working as a camera operator on feature films this is a very cool video.

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Freelancing etiquette: working with people that you don’t know

Being a new freelancer can be exciting and challenging. Here’s some quick tips to start your life as a freelance production dude.

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The After Effects file saved the day

We all make mistakes, including me. Here’s a good example of how backing up every part of your project (not just the project files) will save you from turning a 20 minute “favor” into a full day of editing for free.

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