Reading Time: 15 minutesToday’s cameras have many settings, which can seem daunting when you start. But you don’t need to fiddle with all these settings at first. I’m here to guide you through the most important settings you need to know for shooting video: You may think these are the same features you need to know if you’re… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Camera Settings for Video Production
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Buyer’s Guide: Video Tripods. Things You Should Know
Reading Time: 7 minutesNext to the camera and lenses, the next most crucial facet of a videographer’s equipment cache is the tripod. “What could be easier to purchase,” you think, “three legs and a mounting plate for the camera.” Then, your cursory online search returns 20,000 results, each marginally different from the one before. Where do you start?… Continue reading Buyer’s Guide: Video Tripods. Things You Should Know
Voice Over in Movies & Video. Meaning and Examples.
Reading Time: 4 minutesVoice-over definition and meaning A voice-over (Voice-over (VO)) is off-screen narration or dialogue that provides additional information or commentary, enhances the narrative, or provides context. It deepens the audience’s understanding, conveys characters’ thoughts, or narrates events. Voiceovers are used in many genres, from video games and audiobooks to documentaries and animated explainer videos to commercials… Continue reading Voice Over in Movies & Video. Meaning and Examples.
Lighting In Film 102: Types of Lamps, Lights & Modifications
Reading Time: 11 minutesIn the previous article, we looked at different lighting types, such as natural and artificial. Now it’s time to move on to light bulbs and accessories that help to manipulate the light. As you probably know, different bulbs produce light, such as incandescent, halogen, tungsten, etc. Each has its properties and is suitable for particular… Continue reading Lighting In Film 102: Types of Lamps, Lights & Modifications
How to Become a Videographer Without a Degree
Reading Time: 6 minutesKey Takeaways Becoming a videographer is a dream for many, but it requires more than simply buying a fancy camera. Video content creators often wear multiple hats, handling camera operations, sound recording, and editing. This makes it a multifaceted profession that requires technical skill and creative vision. It includes various skill sets, from shooting video… Continue reading How to Become a Videographer Without a Degree
Lighting In Film 101. Part 1: Different Types of Light
Reading Time: 10 minutesCinematographers use a combination of lights, colors, and shadows to “paint the scene” and draw attention to the most essential aspects. Choosing the right light type when filming dramatically impacts its quality, mood, and overall aesthetic. When you want to shape your scene, you have numerous lighting types, such as natural, hard, soft, mixed, etc.,… Continue reading Lighting In Film 101. Part 1: Different Types of Light