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Musings on the Art of Cinematography
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Loading ...by David Worth Imagine being able to learn about something as complex as the Art of Cinematography in only half an hour or a weekend. Isn’t that what we all want today, in our new millennium, instant gratification world of the Internet, High Def, GoogleEarth and YouTube? As we look back to the very origins, to the [...]
Understanding TIME CODE
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...By Robert Morton & Jack Fettman Time code synchronization is still a big mystery for many audio and video professionals, and as today’s Audio and Video technologies continue to integrate, having a basic understanding of time code has become more and more essential for both studio and field production. The good news is that the [...]
Sony’s HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...An interview with Doug Jensen By Jack Fettman Doug Jensen is a 25-year veteran of the television and video production industry, with experience in all phases of production. He has worked extensively as a free-lance network cameraman and owns a video production company called Vortex Media. Vortex Media also manufactures production tools such as Warm Cards, Storm [...]
Production Notes: Canon and Nikon Put On THE BIG SQUEEZE
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...A great article by Stefan Sargent on DV.com. …Way back in 2002, I’m having lunch with Jeff Cree, Sony’s HD camera expert. He worked with George Lucas on the Sony/Panasonic F900 Star Wars shoot and later, with James Cameron on the Titanic underwater HD videos. At fruit salad time, I say to Jeff, “Why can’t SLR [...]
Good Shooting Guide: The Basic Principles.
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...The BBC’s Training & Development site has a excellent course on improving your sound, making the available light look good, ensuring your shots cut together, making the best use of time, understanding cameras better and more. …Do you need to shoot a sequence and are not quite sure where to start? Have you shot unusable material [...]
Using a Rubber Band for a Smooth Pan Shot
(1 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading ...You can’t get more low-budget budget than this. Try this “rubber band” maneuver with your tripod. A very simple idea that can add production value to your shot. Best Camera Trick Ever! - video powered by Metacafe
Shutter Speed
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...From: digitaljuicetv - Eric explains how your camera’s imaging chip interacts with the shutter, to show you how shutter speeds affect the look of your video.
Instructions for DIY Camera Boom
(1 votes, average: 1 out of 5) Loading ...Here are illustrated instructions to build your own DIY camera boom. The guide was created in 2000 by Paul Turner, the site is now preserve by Archive.org …My first boom was made from a “No Parking” sign mowed over by some drunk down the street from a bar. The pole was 2 1/2 inch (5 [...]
DIY Steadicam - Flying Camera Support
(3 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...by Videopia: Garret Brown’s original Steadicam® is an icon that revolutionized filmmaking. Being the first and the best, it naturally and justifiably commands a premium price. It is for this reason that homemade DIY Flying Camera Supports have been around since at least 1977, just one short year after Mr. Brown’s invention. With this tradition in [...]
Framing and Composition
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...by Videopia: Basic framing and shot composition - in a minute! No point in droning on and on about the Rule of Thirds and all that nonsense, but if you can keep just one idea in mind when setting up your shots, make it this one: Keep it interesting. Framing and Composition from Videopia on Vimeo.
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