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| Get Real with Practicalsby Terry O'Rourke  Blazing a room with studio lights without using the glow from household lamps looks fake. Most movie sets use 'practicals' in their scenes to imply realism. I'm kind of a control freak when it comes to production. I don't like to be late and I don't usually allow the existing lighting in any environment control how I will shoot. I arrive at all of my assignments early and with lots of equipment. It's nice to be early so I can scope out the situation and decide how I want things to look. This strategy gives me plenty of time to plan for compromises because it's inevitable that something or someone will not work out. It also allows for time to lay out all my gear: the lights and stands, the extension cords, the sandbags, the tripods and so on. I have several production carts, each of ...Continue Contour, Inc.Contour+ Sport Camby Mark Holder  If you're a thrill seeker who wants to take your audience along for the ride, the Contour+ is one great way to get them there. Whether you like to cycle, ski, hang glide or bungee jump; if you're looking for great video on the extreme-go then you've got to check out the Contour+. A pretty nifty little camera with lens cover, 2GB MicroSD card, Connect View card for Bluetooth pairing and rechargeable battery. Cables included are USB, mini HDMI and an external microphone cable. Two rotating flat surface mounts, one profile mount, a leash for securing camera to mount and a user's manual round out the box contents. The inclusion of a media card and HDMI cable is much appreciated, making this camera ready to go, literally, "right out ...Continue. More New Product ReviewsGuerilla Subterranean Videography: Caving Video for the Daringby Mike Stoll  Besides being an amateur videographer, I also enjoy exploring caves. Combining these two hobbies can be a bit tricky. Needless to say, lighting conditions are a challenge when shooting underground, since caves are pitch-black. When you combine the darkness with irregular terrain, exposure to water and hard rocks, trying to shoot good video can be a challenge. Some caving systems can be rather large, and you may find yourself underground for 6 to 12 hours. I've been involved with caving for over 15 years and have enjoyed shooting video for more than 6 years. Based on my experience, I will try to explain and recommend some techniques and equipment to help you capture good footage. The equipment and techniques described below can be used in other low-light...Continue Learn How to Make a Storyboard from a Pro Storyboard Artistby Mike Rosen  Want to learn how to make a storyboard for video or film? Videomaker has asked a professional Hollywood storyboard artist to share the tips and techniques that an aspiring storyboard artist needs to understand in our latest free report How to make a Storyboard: Movie Storyboarding Examples. In this special fully illustrated report, professional storyboard artist Jennifer Albright shares all the tips and techniques that an aspiring storyboard artist needs to succeed. When you're making a video, the more planning ahead you do, the better. Figuring out exactly what you'll be doing during a shoot saves your crew time and labor, and saves you from cost overruns and production headaches. A good sample ...Continue More Videomaker Blog Posts |
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