Should I Worry About Color Grading?
A reader writes: "I hear a lot about color grading. Is that something I have to worry about?" Think about? Maybe. Worry about? No. Here's why.
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Document vs. Documentary
Filming with one camera? Learn the difference between documenting and making a documentary—and how to shoot great video with limited gear.
Teaching Video: Summer Stars Foundation
I've been teaching video for 19 years at Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts. This year's project taught me a lot.
The Art of the Static Shot
Whether you're just learning to shoot looking for a shot with power and authority, practice the Art of the Static Shot for better video.
Breaking into Screenwriting with an Abstract Film?
Q&A: Can you use a short abstract film as a screenwriting sample? How about as a way to get your film made? Well, it all depends.
Don't Start Your Video Marketing Conversation with SEO
If you're starting your video marketing strategy conversations with words like "views" and "SEO", you're doing it wrong.
The Opposite of Viral Video
I wanted some bad video. The opposite of viral video. Turns out it's very, very difficult to find bad video on YouTube.
The Dreaded Video Committee
Writing with a video committee sucks. But committees are a fact of life in many work situations. Here's how to manage them.
The "180 Degree Rule" and Why You Shouldn't Care
Some rules are made to be broken. The 180 degree rule is one of them.
Finding the Hero of Your Story
Great stories need a hero. Finding the hero completely changes the way the story goes, how it feels, and how great is is for your audience.
Single Camera vs. Multi-Camera for a New Director
A new director wonders if single camera coverage or multi-camera coverage is best for the marketing video she's shooting.
Introducing How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck: The Video Course
Discover "How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck: The Video Course." Transform your video creation skills with 22 lessons, hundreds of tips, and practical exercises.