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Shot List: The Opera Spot (p. 77)

~ Steve Stockman

16 Aug 2011

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From  How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck, Page 77: The easiest way to plan a video that’s more complicated than “point at party guests” is by using a shot list. A shot list is exactly what it sounds like: a …(Read the rest)

Bad Video Loses in Court

~ Steve Stockman

08 Apr 2011

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Before you start jury duty at LA Superior court you have to watch a training video.  If you watch the video on line at home, you can come in later on jury duty day when they play it in court.  Sounded …(Read the rest)

Set the Shot and Hold It: Beyonce (p. 111)

~ Steve Stockman

27 Feb 2011

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If you watch professionally shot film, you’ll be surprised how often the camera stays still. Practice keeping the camera locked. That way the action in the frame becomes the most important thing.

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