The True Meaning of Holiday Video
Why do we shoot holiday Video? To remember. Here are some things to think about as you're making memories this holiday season.
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Making a Simple Interview Look Great
Interviews have to BE great, but how do you make your interview LOOK great? You'll be unsurprised that I have some thoughts about this.
Fix Up Quick Storyboards
Drawing storyboards gives you a good idea what a video will look like before you shoot it. Can't draw? There's another, even EASIER way.
10 Tips for Video Interviews that Don't Suck, Part II
Video interviews should be exciting, interesting, and intriguing. Part 2 of 10 must do tips to make your video interviews fly (more...)
10 Tips for Video Interviews that Don't Suck, Part I
Video interviews should be exciting, interesting, and intriguing. Here are 10 must do tips to make your video interviews fly.
Use a Microphone
Most video cameras have bad microphones-- made worse by bad software. The secret to great video sound? Use a microphone that plugs in.
The Secret to Great Vacation Videos: Shoot the Quest
Whether it's for a place or a state of mind, every vacation is a quest. Shooting that journey makes your vacation videos watchable.
Keep Your Video Short
When it comes to video, the old show-business expression “Always leave them wanting more” applies. Here's how to keep your video short.
More Ways to Make Your Video Sound Great
How does music help your video sound? And if you're not using music, will the video sound okay?
Turn Off the Digital Effects In Your Video Camera
Turn off the digital effects in your video camera NOW. They only make things worse. Once you use them, you can never fix them.
Keep the Brightest Light Behind You!
Do your subjects sometimes look like refugees from the witness protection program? To prevent that, keep the brightest light behind you.
Stop Moving the Camera!
One of the fastest ways to make your video suck less: Stop moving the camera. Some of the greatest shots in movies are locked camera shots