AI? So what?
A new short film teaches us, yet again, that using generative AI to make even so-so video requires a human brain. Sorry, you still have to know what you're doing.
Inspiration
Creative Inspiration for shooting better video from writer/director Steve Stockman, the author of "How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck"
Finding the Hidden Script
A reader asks "How do I create a narrative from unscripted video when I have no control over what's going to happen?"
First Principles
Welcome to the Entertainment industry.
Can You Have Video Without Story?
Story isn't for everyone. You can make your shots flow, be seamless and feel good for you and the viewer without trying to paste on a story that you're not interested in.
Learning from Mediocre Video
We can mostly agree that we are watching a GREAT film or video—and an awful one. But what about that vast middle ground? What can we get out of watching truly mediocre video? More than you would think...read on!
For Videos Audiences will Love, Tell the Truth
Want to make a fascinating video that audiences will love? Tell the truth.
Creating a Music Video with Kids
I teach "How to Shoot Video..." 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.
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.
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.
Better Call Saul: The Devil is in the Details
There's no better show on TV than AMC's BETTER CALL SAUL. Astoundingly well written and acted, of course. But for me this show, more than any I've seen, the intrigue comes from small specific moments. The devil is in the details.
Every Video Needs a Story
We love story. We care about story. Every video needs a story, or it's almost impossible to watch. Get the fundamentals of story...