10 Tips for Shooting Underwater Video

Tips you Need to Know when Shooting and Editing Video Some may be familiar to those of you who started off shooting still photography; others address issues unique to video. Hopefully these 10 tips will help you get started, but remember that the best way to get better at shooting…

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How to Set Audio Levels for Video

Bad sound can easily ruin good footage. Use these tips when it comes time to set audio levels for video and film projects. As a filmmaker and videographer you probably spend a lot of time trying to get the most beautiful shot possible on set. Then when you sit down to edit…

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Shutter Speed vs. Shutter Angle

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the way a video camera calculates shutter (fractions of a second) and the way a film camera calculates shutter (in degrees)? If so, then this article is just for you. Here’s what you need to know…   Default Exposure Time –…

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Moving Lights At Night on An Indie Budget

Need mobile lighting on a DIY-budget? These tips will help you get the most out of your moving night shots. Cover image via American Hustle (Atlas Entertainment). Set lighting, for the most part, is stationary. However, when an actor is moving, especially at night, lighting is a different ballgame. For example,…

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