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.
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5 Killer Halloween Video Tips
Want to shoot Halloween video of your kids that relatives will actually watch? Here are five killer Halloween video tips to make your videos pop.
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...
How to Do a Zoom Meeting that Doesn't Suck
A Zoom meeting can be a great substitute for the real thing. Or it can suck. Here's how to make yourself look and sound better on Zoom.
Shooting Ratio: How Much is Enough Footage?
How do you know if you've shot enough for your next video project? Learn about the shooting ratio, and why directors always aim to waste footage.
Why Making Video "Ask for the Order" Doesn't Work
How to really motivate change? Try "intrigue" instead.
Shoot Just Enough and No More
Directors go off the rails by not knowing what they need to shoot. Often they do too much, or not enough. How do you know just how much to shoot?
Wedding Video Blues: 5 Tips for Better Wedding Videos
Are you doing a wedding video? Here's how to use your knowledge of the ritual to plan your shoot. They even hand out a program to help you!
Mothers Day Video Tips
Ah, Mothers Day! Burnt toast and tap-water-brewed coffee in bed. Turn chaos into memorable video with these Mothers Day video tips.
Shooting a Boxing Match Three Ways
The answer to how you shoot a video is embedded in this bigger question: Why are you shooting? Here are three ways you might answer.
5 Tips for Father's Day Video that Doesn't Suck
Father's Day Video. Memorable—or as undercooked as the runny eggs the kids bring you in bed? Five tips to keep yours from sucking.
Video as a Collaborative Art
Video is a collaborative art. It takes a team—and a team leader—to make it work. Here's the secret to great performance:Give people space.