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How to Shoot
Super Videos
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Improve Your
Videography Skills!
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Shoot Super Videos -- $99.95
Item # DVD456
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What is Covered
on the DVDs
Demo of
DVD 1 |
Shoot Like a
Pro (80 mins.)
PART A: Still Photography Concepts to Help You Shoot Video Like a Pro
how to keep shots simple, and why
how to use visual basics: line, form, texture and color for a professional
look
understanding video as a sequence of still frames
what shutter speed to use for action video
why lens aperture settings help or hurt your video
depth of field made easy - you'll finally grasp this useful concept
how pre-focusing separates the pros from the amateurs
when to use focal length to your creative advantage
using selective focus for a slick Hollywood look
PART B: Composing Shots
what is a close-up shot, and when to use it
ideal situations for using a medium shot
why most amateurs shoot terrible long shots, and how to correct this
learn why you must go in tight and use big close-up shots in your videos
how to ramp up the emotion with an extreme close-up
what about that macro feature? discover what you can do with it
the proper way to "set the scene" with an establishing shot
when to go really wide with an extreme long shot
three ways to get a great long shot now your video will really look
professional
how to use the classic rule of thirds to make your shots more dynamic
the correct way to set up a profile shot
how shot composition affects your intentions as you tell a story
why you must know your viewfinder when composing shots
the important secret difference between video vs. still photography |
Demo of
DVD 2 |
Camera
Techniques (80 mins.)
Smooth Moves
panning yes, a pan is OK when you do it correctly
panning tips how to pan properly
tilting when and why a tilt is both acceptable and useful
tilting tips proper ways to cover vertical shots
why Hollywood uses dollying techniques and how you can too
dollying tools optional accessories for a professional look
booming techniques add "production value" with minimal effort
introduction to zooming why it's overused and abused
real, legitimate reasons for zooming
zoom in to focus the best kept secret about your zoom lens
why you must recompose during the zoom to avoid a common amateur blunder
how to watch for and prevent shaky zooms
zooming tips turn that silly "joystick" into a creative tool
Bonus Section Transferring Memories to Video
telecine introduction equipment you'll need
transfer old home movies to video a worthwhile project, indeed
transfer slides to video archive everything before it all fades away
transfer photos to video and bring them to life
Bonus Section How to Clean Video Heads
do-it-yourself tips for servicing your camcorder and VCR |
Demo of
DVD 3 |
Telling a
Story (80 mins.)
Part A · 7 Steps for Good Continuity
1) vary your shots to add interest to your storytelling
2) change the angle like the pros do for a smooth look
3) watch screen direction and avoid crossing the axis to minimize confusion
4) use clean entrances and exits to keep your story flowing
5) how to compress time to keep your video moving along
6) use cutaway shots to increase viewer interest and achieve a seamless
result
7) add titles to help tie everything together
examples of continuity blunders some are fun, some are just funny
continuity demonstration #1 "A Walk in the Park"
continuity demonstration #2 "A Walk in the Park" improved version
Part B · In-Camera Editing
why in-camera editing is possible got to love that new technology
example #1 "Sprucing It Up"
doing re-takes how to smooth out your rough spots
stops and starts how to calibrate your camcorder for best results
example #2 "Ice Cube Attack"
inserting shots - how to cover your faults skillfully
advantages of in-camera editing
drawbacks of in-camera editing
Part C · Shooting to Edit
example #1 a well-shot sequence "At the Hair Salon"
example #2 a documentary-style video "Gold Panning"
example #3 dramas or skits "Hockey Star Interview"
advantages of shooting to edit
disadvantages of shooting to edit
developing the storyboard how to plan like a pro
example #4 shooting to edit "On the Golf Course"
the "amateur" way things you must not do
planning your shots ask when, where, who, what, how and why |
Demo of
DVD 4 |
Lighting and
Sound (83 mins.)
PART A: Lighting
lighting gear low cost accessories to improve your video making
qualities of light four important qualities to learn and control
brightness the first quality of light to work with
color the second quality of light that affects your shooting
white balance how to tweak your camcorder for best results
fluorescent lighting a special situation that can throw color off
NTSC problem a color challenge when more than one camcorder is used
contrast the third important quality of light and 5 ways to beat high
contrast
direction the fourth quality of light and how to control it
indoor lighting influencing the mood and choosing color balance
backlighting indoors big problems for videographers and ways to overcome
them
outdoor lighting what to watch for and how to work with the sun
outdoor lighting and moods how to control daily challenges outdoors
filters, effects furthering your creativity and having fun too
lighting Q & A including what colors to avoid when shooting video
PART B: Sound
why your camcorder's on-camera microphone is often inadequate
using headsets to monitor sound to get results like the pros
how directional microphones weed out unwanted sounds
microphone limitations
when and how to use wireless microphones for optimal sound
how the concept of signal to noise ratio can help you get great sound
microphone placements how to cover a school play and really hear the
kids
learn how auto gain can work for and against you
recording room tone a professional touch that's easy to do
sound and mood go hand-in-hand when making super videos
copyright issues with music a warning worth heeding
where to find buyout music to enhance your video productions
inserting music actual example on how to time music to your video |
Learn better video skills with this 4 DVD tutorial .
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