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Getting started
Getting started
Filming video is just like taking pictures but with the added component of motion and time. Here I share some key tips for recording video and a great budget audio solution.
Personal Example
Personal Example
Over one summer, I worked for Freedom Boat Club of Northern Virginia creating video content for Youtube and other marketing projects. At the end of the summer, I interviewed members and staff and created this video to tell the story of FBC. You'll notice the wide variety of footage used throughout the video, with visuals relevant to what is being said. This took intentional filming of many different aspects of the business. The story is comprised of interviews that are split up and grouped based on topic and question. The music paced the video and maintained the same volume level to not distract from the audio experience. This video remains one of my favorite videos I've created because of the variety of footage I gathered. Of course, very early in the summer, I had enough footage to create a 4-minute long video, but utilizing more footage tells a more complete visual story.
Key Takeaways...
Film more than you need. Chances are good you'll use it.
The essentials
The essentials
Best iPhone settings for video
Best iPhone settings for video
iPhones are capable of SO MUCH! But are you making the most of your iPhone videos?
Master your camera
Master your camera
Recording video is not easy. You need to understand the complex machine you're holding before you begin creating.
Framing and Composition
Framing and Composition
A large part of visual creation is understanding what is in your frame. There are a few specific rules to follow that help guide your creativity.
5 Essential tips
5 Essential tips
THIS IS HUGE. These are great tips for real-life people no matter your skill level, from lighting to editing.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Getting all the angles
Getting all the angles
Capturing various angles is crucial to the storytelling process. Wide shots provide context while tight shots highlight details. Each angle serves its purpose, and this video will teach you a few of the many common camera angles!
shooting interviews
shooting interviews
Interviews are one of my favorite things to film, but they can be slightly stressful. Trying to pay attention to whats being said and ask the right questions while managing the audio and video can be a lot. This video provides realistic tips for conducting professional looking interviews.
Record iphone audio
Record iphone audio
Good audio is so important for quality videos. In the past, clear audio was hard to achieve, but now you can with nothing but the phone in your pocket (and maybe a pair of headphones).
Buying a Microphone
Buying a Microphone
Want to up your audio game but don't know where to start? Here is everything you need to know!
Lighting 101
Lighting 101
I could talk about lighting all day. The use of light to highlight your subject, tell a story, and add emotion is so beautiful. Here is a quick introduction to lighting!
Outside Lighting
Outside Lighting
For a primarily natural light photographer, like myself, shooting outside requires creative and strategic planning. This video will provide some great tips for using shade and bouncing light onto your subjects.
how to : slow motion
how to : slow motion
We all love a good slow-motion shot! Learn how to get the most out of the slow-motion feature on your phone!
Understanding Frame rates
Understanding Frame rates
Slow motion in camera terms is "Frame Rate." The higher the frame rate, the slower the motion. How slow can you go?
How to : timelapse
How to : timelapse
Speeding up time reveals a new experience of viewing the world. Learn how to get the most out of the timelapse feature on your phone!
How to : timelapse (camera)
How to : timelapse (camera)
Timelapses are beautiful and surprisingly attainable to create. All it takes is a little bit of patience and a tripod.
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Exercise #1 : 5 X 5
Exercise #1 : 5 X 5
A story in 5 parts... Containing just 5 clips, each 5 seconds long. That's the challenge. What story will you tell?
Start by asking yourself...
What is my idea? and how can I achieve that in 5 clips?
You will learn...
Storyboarding, planning shoots, and basic storytelling
exercise #2 : 1 minute
exercise #2 : 1 minute
A story in a frame. Create a 1-minute scene without moving your camera or changing the frame.
Start by asking yourself...
Without moving your frame, how can you create visual interest, action, and energy? What happens in front of your frame to tell a story?
You will learn...
Concept planning and how to activate your scene
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