Am I Using B-Roll Right?
What is "b-roll" and how do I know I'm using it right? A brave reader submits a recent video. Turns out it's good—but there's still room to improve.
Your Questions, Answered
You've shared your problems — we've got your answers!
How to Deal with Disappointing Reviews, Part 1
Everyone gets disappointing reviews from time to time. How do you take them, and what do you do about them? Read on:
Breaking the "Rules" of Video
Rules? There are no "rules" in video. Oh, wait. There is this one.
Why Knowing "Why" makes Better Video
Asking "why" make a video comes before you ask "how." Otherwise you may spend a lot of effort on something that just won't work.
Why Some Critiques Suck: The Myth of "Brutal Honesty"
"Brutal Honesty"? Maybe looking for an awesome teacher is a better idea. Here are some tips on where to find critiques for your videos.
The Filmmaker as Detective: Finding Story
Everyone has a story in them, but they aren't always obvious. To find great stories, you need to become a great detective.
Target Audience: Who is Your Video For?
It's hard to know how your video did unless you know who it was for in the first place. Know your target audience and you'll build a better video.
For Video that's Relatable, Tell Specific Stories
The trick to generally relatable video? Tell specific stories. Detailed tales draw us in and make us think about our own experiences.
Before You Pick Your Equipment, Pick a Story
A chef with an idea for a documentary wants equipment advice. But can we answer equipment questions without knowing the story first?
5 Tips for Growing Your Video Production Business
How do you market a video production business? By using video, of course! That and finding the right people for the job of becoming your customers.
Can a 90 Minute Lecture Video be Great?
Can a lecture video be compelling? Ummmmmm...probably not. Here's why not, and some advice on how you might be able to come close.
What about Video Classes?
A reader asks about video classes—do they work? Do you know any good ones?