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Evening light can really step up the production value of a low budget film or short. We can replicate this type of lighting even though we might be shooting in the morning indoors. On a low budget we don't want to try to emulate and emanate actual lights if we don't have to. Instead we can add a golden glow as if there is fading sunlight coming from a window in the scene. 3500K … [Read more...] about Tips for Replicating Evening Light Indoors on a Budget

As the world continues to work from home and have video conferences, it's important for you to look professional to the rest of your team. You should first stick to one spot in your house during video calls instead of moving around. The area should have adequate lighting, and preferably not near a window since the sunlight can be inconsistent. Then, you'll want to ensure your … [Read more...] about How To Look Your Best On A Webcam Video Call

Frame rate is a term used to describe frames per second, referring to how many frames make up a moving image of a film. The standard FPS is 24, and that is how many movies are filmed but not always. Depending on the medium or different region this can differ. Directors also may want to change it up and use a different frame rate, as did James Cameron in Avatar with 48fps or Ang … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Frame Rates

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided many of us with plenty of downtime, and for videographers who need to go out and shoot, this can be devastating. Instead of wallowing in the negative, some camera enthusiasts have used this extra time to get to know their equipment better. Some of them suggest carrying around their camera's manual, stopping to read it whenever they get a … [Read more...] about Use this Downtime to Get to Know your Camera

Many people associate webcam videos and images with grainy and dark-lit appearances. Fortunately, there are different types of software that you can download in order to enhance your webcam's features, allowing you to snap and record like a pro. If you have a Mac, you may want to keep it simple and stick to the QuickTime Player. QuickTime not only gives users the option to … [Read more...] about Using Your Webcam like a Pro: Tips and Tools