ShootingCamera Settings 5 Tips for Shooting in Log Profiles By Kyle Cassidy - November 7, 2017 Video can be an unforgiving medium, and without proper ligh

ShootingCamera Settings Choosing the right focal length With focal lengths between 8.5mm and 500mm easily available to nearly any video producer, how do you choose which lens to use? Today we’ll look at narrowing down those choices and helping you to get

You’ve purchased a new camera. Now, with a few deep in-breaths and inspiring ideas, you’re ready to venture into the world of video. You take the machine in your hands, and you notice plenty of buttons and have no idea what they do or why are they even there. Don’t panic! Let̵

ShootingCamera Settings The exposure triangle explained While modern cameras do a good job of guessing proper exposure, understanding how exposure works and how to set it manually is a critical skill in videography.

With any camera set up, it’s important to get it right. However, when you add multiple cameras into the mix, things can get a little hectic. In this article, we will help you determine what things you need to be checking in your multicamera setup before you start recording. Now, not only do yo

If you're a regular reader of Videomaker and the Videomaker blog, you've no doubt read about or seen our videos on lens whacking. It sounds like a rough treatment of camera gear, but lens whacking is a videography technique by which the camera operator holds an unattached interchangeable l

No matter what type of video producer you are or the gear you use, you will invariably depend on some power source. However, due to the misuse of batteries, video producers using POV cams might experience frustration when they grab their action cams for that once-in-a-lifetime shot and find their ba

It looks simple. Strap an action cam to your helmet, bike or body and off you go. Some of the best video watched on YouTube are from action cams. These amazing devices can get you into the action better than anything invented as yet. Everyone is using action cams from skaters and bikers to surfers a

Ever wonder how to emulate expensive mounted video shots? Those shots you want but can’t afford the equipment or rentals to acquire for your next action video production? Maybe you want to do a car chase scene, or a follow sequence. You’re willing to work for it but you also want to achi

One of the coolest things about television, film and video production is the way that camera angles can alter the viewer’s perception of reality. This is particularly true in the case of continuity of motion and screen direction. Understanding how camera position impacts screen direction is importan

Right out of the box, your action cam is: Lightweight and tiny, with high-quality video capabilities Wireless, allowing you to snap photos or record video from a distance Waterproof, up to a certain depth In addition, it is probably also Housed in durable plastic, in case the camera falls 60+ fps

It’s hard to get over bad habits. Even when you know what they are. Learn how to push through these common ruts. 1. Looking at things the same way. I have five or six interview spots that I always default to. Part of it is me thinking that I’m saving time by always knowing where I’m going to take so

Andy Warhol shattered the mold that artists had been using for hundreds of years – the mold that made “art” and for many art critics, the jury is still out on Andy, but there’s one thing that nobody can deny – he shook up the art world. I went to a screening of “Empire” in college and, I’m guessing,

In a nutshell Filmmakers use terms like pan and tilt to effectively communicate between director and cinematographerThe basic camera movement techniques include the tilt, pan, zoom, pedestal, dolly and truckUse all the basic moves together to create rich, complex cinematography Early movie ca

I have a lens obsession. My relationship with glass goes beyond a mere appreciation for focal length. I have a deep fascination with vintage lenses. Each shiny little bauble has the ability to take an average image and infuse it with something unique. The right lens can change more than the field o

There are many good reasons to switch camera brands. Especially when an exciting new camera has decent specs, and a good price point. Plus, if the camera has unique features, it’s usually worth a closer look. However, there are also a few not so good reasons, as described in our article on ch

When people think of lens filters for video today, they’re usually thinking of an effect from a dropdown menu in an editing program. Yet, what we’re talking about here are actual physical glass filters. These go between your camera lens and the real world — actually filtering the light by let

While many of us filmmakers wish we could own every piece of gear we use, that sadly isn’t realistic. Whether it is due to cost, space or both, filmmakers often rent equipment, many opting to rent cameras rather than buy them. Renting a camera can be a great workaround regarding price and storag

Having the right equipment when you decide to start vlogging will make your life a whole lot easier and will allow you to make much better content. In this article, we will list all the essential vlogging equipment you need when you start vlogging. Camera Of course, to vlog you need some k

In today’s age, almost every device you get includes a camera. Anyone with a smartphone is carrying a video camera in their pockets. However, while most people already have access to some kind of camera, some wonder if they should upgrade to a professional video camera. While the professional ca