People who work in the television and film industries are all too familiar with something called a “jump cut.” That’s because jump cuts are a big no-no … and should be avoided at all costs! Jump cuts occur when two … Read More
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
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
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
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