Archive for Filmmaking
Ever want to know the software used by Pixar?
ShareDid you ever want to know the software used by our friends at Pixar for their animations? Find it HERE
Read moreMost Common Amateur Video Editor Mistakes
Share#1: Poor Soundtrack – One of the first mistakes beginning editors make has nothing to do with the image. The soundtrack often makes or breaks a video production. No amount of excellent video can overcome a poor soundtrack. Even the most basic video editing programs provide at least some means of audio editing, volume control, [...]
Read moreWhat is the best format for YouTube video uploading?
ShareYouTube supports almost any video format for upload, but for most users we have found the following settings give the best uploading results on YouTube. Here’s a summary of the audio and video specifications you will need if you want to learn the best format for YouTube uploading. Best format for YouTube: H.264, MPEG-2 or [...]
Read moreThe Most Common Mistakes of the Novice Videographer
Share 1. Headhunting–placing every subject in the center of your frame. 2. Motorzooming–overuse of on-screen zooms. 3. Rooting–staying in one spot instead of looking for interesting angles. 4. Firehosing–panning all over the scene. 5. Upstanding–shooting everything from standing eye-level. 6. Snapshooting–taping only two or three seconds per shot. 7. Backlighting–too much light falling on the [...]
Read moreHow to View AVI Videos on iPhone and iPad
ShareSo you just took a whole bunch of videos with your digital camera. They show up in iPhoto and you can publish them to Facebook and MobileMe, but you can’t get the videos to transfer onto your iPhone or iPad. Why?… Our guess is that your camera’s videos are in AVI format, which isn’t supported [...]
Read moreFinal Cut Shortcut Keys
ShareDownload a very nice Final Cut Keyboard Shortcut file HERE Also, believe it or not, there is an iphone / iPod app for FInal Cut and Photoshop keyboard shortcuts ! Search the iTunes App Store for “iKeysToGo” .
Read moreUsing Pacing in Video
ShareA common misconception about editing is that it’s as easy as cutting and pasting clips together. In its most basic form, it is that simple. However, perfecting the art of editing takes time and dedication, as well as a firm grasp on techniques. One of these techniques is proper pacing. Obtaining a good pace in your [...]
Read moreThe “slow reveal” technique for music videos
ShareVideo Tip to Capture Interest in your Video: We like to call it “onion peeling”, “slowly unfolding”, “slow reveal” – it’s a technique used to capture the viewer’s attention. Music videos use them all the time. Watch the video below. If the story of the welder was not strategically cut into the shots of the [...]
Read moreFrame Rates and Video
ShareYou recently purchased a high def video camera. It offers different frame rates (like 24p, 60i, etc). What do they all mean and how can they create better video? When to use these frame rates for video: 60i will give you fluid motion. Shooting fast motion like sports, racing cars, trains automobiles and runners for [...]
Read moreFilm’s 15 Second Rule
ShareThe 15 Second Rule Patience is hard for video shooters. I guess it’s because we’re human, and humans generally struggle with it. Still, if you have a little patience when you’re shooting video, you’ll be happier with your results. For example, there’s the 15 second rule. It’s simple, but it will make your life a [...]
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