To Filter or Not to FilterOne subject in the world of shooting your own videos that can be a bit polarizing is that of filters.Haw haw! See what I did there? Polarizing?Anyway there are two types of camera filters that are most often discussed when it comes to shooting video at a basic level.The first is the neutral density filter.Very often around the … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Proxy Files, Polarizing Filters and Framing
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This is where you will find my weekly roundup covering all the latest news, tips, tutorials and releases in the world of shooting, editing and producing video.
The Friday Roundup – Frame Rates, Slow Motion and GoPro Tips
Pinnacle Studio 20 Ultimate Slow Motion TutorialOne of the things in video editing that a lot of people have trouble wrapping their heads around is applying slow motion effects to a clip.Usually the directions on the box simply state that all you have to do is load the clip, apply the slow motion effect any way you want and hey presto, slow motion magic.As it is … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Frame Rates, Slow Motion and GoPro Tips
The Friday Roundup – Cinematic Videos, Preview Quality and Lighting Tips
Cinematic Tips One of the problems that is created by the modern batch of video cameras and video editing software is that after a while everything starts to look the same. The reason for this is that when shooting in high definition the safest way to go is to use the auto settings of the cam. Most of us don't have the opportunity to intervene and set up the camera to take … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Cinematic Videos, Preview Quality and Lighting Tips
The Friday Roundup – Smoke Machines, Camera Movement and Timelapse
Simple DIY Smoke for Videos and PhotosSo this is a simple little technique to sock away in your bag of tricks for effects.It is an easy way to create a smoke effect in your projects without having to resort to hiring an industrial grade smoke machine or resorting to cheesy pre-packaged effects in your video editor.Meaning Behind Camera MovementWhen … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – Smoke Machines, Camera Movement and Timelapse
The Friday Roundup – 360 Degree Video and the 180 Degree Rule, it’s all degrees this week.
Why Do I Sound Like That?This is something I think everyone can relate to.For whatever reason or in whatever project you are doing you find you have to create or there already exists a recording of your own voice.You play back that recording and as you are listening to it you are horrified by that sound.You of course are absolutely certain that your own … [Read more...] about The Friday Roundup – 360 Degree Video and the 180 Degree Rule, it’s all degrees this week.