It’s nice to see a film that confirms so much of what I try to teach people about video. If only the Hobbit could have confirmed it in half the time. Let me start by saying that Peter Jackson can direct …(Read the rest)
I’m a writer and director in Hollywood, and this 3-minute video is based on my book: How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck. The video gives you 5 tips you can use right now to shoot better video. If you like …(Read the rest)
I bought your book via Amazon kindle. I have my first wedding to shoot next week. My intention is to capture the momentum leading up to the wedding, the wedding itself, and party celebration, focusing on capturing as much emotion, people as possible. Any …(Read the rest)
Way back when (okay, a couple of weeks ago) I posted our new FREE Video Bootcamp for Teachers and Trainers– 5 hours of classroom lessons you can use with your students/employees to make their video better. Since then, I’ve received more …(Read the rest)
In my job, I’m expected to shoot school video of many programs (musicals, plays, etc.) How can I make these videos not suck and please parents who want to see their children performing with the group? –Kyle Parents are tough, and any video …(Read the rest)
In every project,you’ll reach a point where something isn’t working. That’s when you need to ask “How?” How might I show his fear? How might I make this funny? How might I shoot when there’s a car in the way? Learning …(Read the rest)
Want better video? Try asking yourself “Why” and see what happens. Sometimes people will look at you a little funny, but remember that you don’t need to ask out loud. “Why shoot this video?” leads to answers like “to remember our …(Read the rest)
One of my coolest projects this summer is a new show that debuts on Food Network September 23 at 10pm. It’s called “$24 in 24”. The premise: we’ll take host Jeff Mauro to any city in America and find a full …(Read the rest)
Just in time for the new school year: the new FREE, downloadable Video Boot Camp Guide for Teachers. The booklet includes 5 one-hour lessons you can use to bring video literacy to your classroom. If you don’t have 5 hours, try …(Read the rest)
Hi Steve- You sometimes say that a certain video doesn’t cost much. But I don’t have an idea on how much anything in video should cost. Can you give us some guidelines? –Jason Black This will sound at first like a non-answer …(Read the rest)
Is there a fix for trying to get decent video sound in a loud room such as a nightclub? Some cameras have a limiter in them that clamps down on the sound levels but leave you with wimpy sound, while others are totally …(Read the rest)
We finished shooting the 4th episode of our new Food Network series $24 in 24 Hours in Cleveland on Thursday. Last stop: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I spent 9 years of my life working in Rock radio, going …(Read the rest)
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