I’m a pure novice at making movies, so your book was exactly what I was looking for! I made one diving video from a point & shoot underwater camera and tried to use your tips, but I struggled with “the hero” – …(Read the rest)
So, @SteveStockman I’m ready for a critique of one of my videos. I’m interested in ideas for improvement. –Paul (Mr. Adventure) @bcoutdoor via twitter Pretty video, Paul, and I can’t tell you how much I love being inside on a nice day …(Read the rest)
When somebody asks you what a movie is about, you probably say something like this: “It’s about a guy who decides to say ‘Yes’ to everything he’s asked to do” or “it’s about a girl who gets flown to another world …(Read the rest)
Several readers forwarded this video. It’s a great example of the principle of intrigue. Notice how the video sets up a game with the viewer– how will writer Charlene DeGuzman’s key point be revealed in each shot? Once we know what …(Read the rest)
Let me introduce you to specificity, your new best friend. You guys want to be buddies because being more specific about what you’re shooting automatically improves almost any video. Instead of the random tourist shots of“Our Vacation,” shoot the video “Samantha’s …(Read the rest)
Great video transcends equipment. You can shoot an awesome film on your cell phone, or a terrible video on a Panavision digital rig with a crew of 200. Case in point: This video, shot on a Nokia N8 Mobile phone. It …(Read the rest)
“Shoot What Interests You” is number 8 in a series of 12 video tips to improve your video instantly. I recently watched a video blog post that featured an orchestra whose only instruments were iPhones. The players—it looked like there were about …(Read the rest)
This is the third in a series of 12 video tips that will improve your video instantly. See the rest here. In the movies, on the big screen, we’re impressed by giant vistas. The stunning old West, where cacti and cowboys …(Read the rest)
This demo video from Corning gets us excited about the future of glass. Here are some lessons you can use in your next demo video: Think about structure: The entire piece takes place over a single “normal” day. By putting us …(Read the rest)
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