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One Small Camera Setup for Several Different JobsOne of the complications with making different types of videos is the feeling that each one needs its own collection of equipment.A camera for the desk, another for going out, something for interviews... before long you need a cupboard just to keep track of it all!In this video the folks at Think Media take a DJI … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Camera Setups for Different Situations

The Cheat Code to make Any Scene look CinematicI wanted to add a big of a longer blurb here for the video this week from Tim Runia.That's not because I wanted to dive into the complexities of creating videos but because there is a key message here that holds true regardless of what you are shooting or editing.You can see how he takes a set of shots involving some … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Cinematic Tips and Fast Lighting Setups

How to Film a Vlog on Your Smartphone (Start to Finish)One of the problems many people face when delving into the world of creating a vlog is that they see other vlogs and feel the process looks very complicated.They see action shots, B-roll footage, snappy editing and in general, very polished products.Whilst I would be the first to admit there are are a lot of … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Smartphone Vlogging and AI Short Videos

You're Using Music Wrong in your Videos (here’s how to fix it)Selecting the right music to fill the background of your videos, or to add moments that enhance the emotion you are trying to evoke, can be a tricky process.On top of this, music selection is probably one of the more tedious tasks any video editor has to endure!Choosing b-roll footage is far more … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Music That Fits and Looking Professional

Master Smartphone Composition in 20 MinutesEvery time a phone or camera manufacturer releases a new product or an updated version of an existing one, they have one goal in mind.That goal is to create a desire in you and me for that product and as a result, make a sale!The "old reliable" in this scenario is to push very hard on the concept that:Most of us are … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Composition Tips and Writing Scripts