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#5 Sure Sign of Amateur Video: Backlighting

#5 Sure Sign of Amateur Video: Backlighting

by Cindy Burgess on March 18, 2013 with No Comments

Unless you shoot video for a living, you probably don’t own a professional three-point lighting kit.  Not to worry!  You can still shoot quality video using natural light or existing light fixtures. One of the most common mistakes we see … Read More

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#3 Sure Sign of Amateur Video: The Shakes

#3 Sure Sign of Amateur Video: The Shakes

by Cindy Burgess on March 4, 2013 with No Comments

Unless there’s an earthquake going on, your video should be as stable as possible! The easiest way to accomplish this, of course, is to use a tripod. Just make sure it’s level.  Many tripods feature a little bubble level (known … Read More

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#2 Sure Sign of Amateur Video: Firehosing

#2 Sure Sign of Amateur Video: Firehosing

by Cindy Burgess on February 25, 2013 with No Comments

One of the hallmarks of amateur video is something we call “firehosing.” If you’ve ever watched firefighters try to put out a fire, you know exactly what I’m talking about! Picture a raging house fire.  Firefighters rushing into the house … Read More

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The Rise of “Vertical Video”

The Rise of “Vertical Video”

by Cindy Burgess on January 20, 2013 with No Comments

Quick question for you. How many hours a day do you spend staring at screens?  You know … smart phones, tablets, computers, televisions … I’m guessing a lot. We’re surrounded by screens. Screens are the natural platform for video.  Indeed, … Read More

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