Better Video with "How?"
You might be stuck on a problem shooting, but the clock keeps ticking. Shoot better video by stopping to ask yourself "how."
Better Video with "Why?"
Want better video? Try asking yourself "Why"? Sometimes people will look at you a little funny, but you don't need to ask out loud.
5 Questions to Figure Out What Your Video Should Cost
What your video should cost depends on a lot of stuff. Here's how to sort it all out.
Video Sound in a Loud Room
Can you get decent video sound in a noisy room, like a nightclub? It's tough — but here's one secret way they do it in the movies.
Free Excerpt: How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck
The first 20 pages of How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck include the complete quick-start guide: 12 tips to make your video better instantly.
How to Compose a Shot that Doesn't Suck
The way you compose your shots tells the viewer where you want them to look in your video — key to telling a clear story. Here's how:
Five Tips on Making Demo Reels that Work
Video is a portfolio business. To judge whether you're worthy, people want to see what you've done. Demo reels can help you—or kill you.
Great Video on no Budget: It's all in the Brains
Can you do a great video on no budget? These guys did. It's not about the equipment or the money. It's about the thinking that comes first.
If the Talent Looks Bad, Whose Fault is it? Yours.
There are a lot of reasons why people who shouldn't end up in front of the camera. If the talent looks bad, your video will suck.
The Secret to Compelling Video: Add Information
The secret to compelling video: Always add new information to intrigue the viewer. Short shots is one way—here's another.
How to Make a Boring Interview Interesting
In Part 2 of our 10 Must-Do Tips for Video Interviews, your interview should be exciting, interesting, and intriguing.
Ten Things They Should Teach You About Video in High School but Probably Don’t.
Most students don't learn much about video in high school. But they should — it's a language you can't afford to speak badly.