How to Shoot Super Videos

Demo of DVD 1	DVD 1 Shoot Like a Pro (80 min.) 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 min.) 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 min.) 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

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