Getting Started in a Video Career
The secret to a film or video career is that there is no secret. Just do stuff. Oh, and stop waiting for anyone else's permission.
video tips
Who Needs a Hero, Anyway?
ANY focus makes your video better. And one of the best ways to focus is to choose a hero. Here's why:
20 Questions to Make Your Video Great
"I know bad video when I see it" is great when you're watching, but it doesn't help you create. Use these 20 questions to make your video great.
Shoot Better Labor Day Video
As you cruise to the beach or barbecue take your video camera. And think about these tips to shoot better Labor Day video.
Adding Information to Your Video
When a shot is too long, that means it's not adding information to your video. Which means its boring your audience.
Intent vs. Results
In its simplest form, intent helps you make your video. A result is something you measure later to see how successful you've been.
Best Way To Learn Video: Play With Your Toys
That new smartphone, DSLR or editing software look complicated, but they won't hurt you. Learn video the best way possible: Dive in!
Making Interview Videos That Hold Their Attention
Can you use intrigue to keep make your interview videos work better?
Getting from Idea to Film: Collaboration
What do you do when you reach a dead end on your video project? Find other people to help. Film is an art that requires collaboration.
Three Never-Fail Secrets to Building a Career In Entertainment
The three secrets to building a career in entertainment are only "secret" because it takes skill and talent to apply them. But they work, guaranteed.
"Lensing In" to Find What Your Video is About
Pretty pictures, a good narrator. It's not boring, exactly, but still we're left wondering: What's this video about? Lensing in on a topic creates intrigue.
Limited Resources for Shooting Video
No filmmaker has ever had all the resources they need for their film. Maybe not even James Cameron. How do you deal with limited resources? Be a producer.