10 Tips for Video Interviews that Don't Suck, Part I
Video interviews should be exciting, interesting, and intriguing. Here are 10 must do tips to make your video interviews fly.
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Shot List: The Opera Spot (p. 77)
Shot list are exactly what they sounds like: a list of all the shots you might want in your video.
A Good Video is Like a Sentence
Good video is like a sentence, with the same “noun/verb” structure you learned then. Here's how to take what you learned in third grade to make great video.
Use a Microphone
Most video cameras have bad microphones-- made worse by bad software. The secret to great video sound? Use a microphone that plugs in.
The Secret to Great Vacation Videos: Shoot the Quest
Whether it's for a place or a state of mind, every vacation is a quest. Shooting that journey makes your vacation videos watchable.
Keep Your Video Short
When it comes to video, the old show-business expression “Always leave them wanting more” applies. Here's how to keep your video short.
More Ways to Make Your Video Sound Great
How does music help your video sound? And if you're not using music, will the video sound okay?
Easy on the Graphics
Unless you have a real design sense (and if you do, you know it already) take it easy on the graphics and titles. Here's why.
Great Video Transcends Equipment
Great video transcends equipment. You can shoot awful video with a crew of 100 — or something like this on your cellphone.
Turn Off the Digital Effects In Your Video Camera
Turn off the digital effects in your video camera NOW. They only make things worse. Once you use them, you can never fix them.
Keep the Brightest Light Behind You!
Do your subjects sometimes look like refugees from the witness protection program? To prevent that, keep the brightest light behind you.
Stop Moving the Camera!
One of the fastest ways to make your video suck less: Stop moving the camera. Some of the greatest shots in movies are locked camera shots