Shooting Video (15)
Camcorder Settings
How to use common settings on your camcorder, such as exposure, F-stop/aperture, etc.
F-Stop/Aperture Setting
This Izzy Video discusses the use of the F-stop (sometimes called "aperture") setting on your camcorder. The F-stop determines the amount of light getting into your camera by changing the size of the iris opening, or aperture. A larger F-stop setting lets in less light, and conversely a smaller F-stop setting lets in more light. ...more »
Camcorder Exposure Settings
From WonderHowTo.com, a video that discusses the use of camcorder exposure settings... ...more »
Using a Crane/Jib
In this short video, cinematographer Steven Dempsey discusses and demonstrates his use of a Kessler crane.
Hold it Right There!
Digital Juice has solid advice on steadying your camera, whether you're using a tripod or going hand-held. ...more »
How To Make Videos For The Web
If you are making a video that is going to be displayed on the
Internet, there are a few things you can do to improve the look on the
computer screen.
Three-Point Lighting
While natural lighting can often work well, to get consistently good results you need to take control of the lighting of your videos. For many situations -- particularly for indoor shoots -- the "3-point system" is used. ...more »
DIY Light Diffuser
Inexpensive DIY light diffusers that work with work lamps
Do It Yourself Video
Video production on a budget, by Joren Clark
