Posted 01/03/2023
Juliana Broste, aka @TravelingJules, sets you up for success with five tips for vlogging, such as how to get comfortable being on camera, what to look for in a vlogging camera, and other useful suggestions.
Are you a traveling vlogger? Do tell, in the Comments section, below.
Posted 11/22/2022
Documentary filmmaker and photojournalist Ashlei Payne, owner of Tracing Thought, shares five tips for interviewing people in a foreign country. When making a documentary, it's important to understand the customs of the place in which you're filming, as well as to treat your subjects with respect.
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Tip 1
1:01 - Tip 2
1:50 - Tip 3
2:33 - Tip 4
3:29 - Tip 5
4:34 - More from Ashlei Payne
As compact technology improves at a blistering pace, today's cameras must strike the delicate balance of being small while still being able to do it all. Nothing exemplifies this more than the LCD screen, a key component of the camera where size has a direct impact on usefulness. Even the most attentive creator can miss a mistake when reviewing footage on a tiny LCD screen, which is why an external camera screen, also referred to as on camera monitors, are a vital
Posted 09/29/2022
If you’re new to using an FPV drone, then this is the intro guide for you! You'll learn the benefits of FPV droning, important rules before you start, how to practice before you fly, and additional tips!
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Flight Modes
1:31 - Practicing in a Flight Simulator
2:41 - Before Your First Flight
3:44 - Flying in Manual Mode
4:32 - FPV Tips
4:57 - Final Thoughts
Click here to learn more about the DJI Avata FPV Drone. The video features the
Posted 09/22/2022
A little goes a long way when it comes to color grading. Dean Peterson shows you how to color-grade RAW footage in a way that visually tells the story you want. Peterson color-grades this video to look cinematic and dramatic; however, these tips can apply to any look you desire!
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Adding LUT & Initial Adjustments
5:49 - Power Windows, Skin Tones, and Qualifiers
12:05 - Storytelling Through Color
15:31 - Soften and Glow
19:21 - Grain
21:07 - Adjustments
23:45 - Before and After (Showing Each Step)
26:03 - Final
Posted 09/15/2022
Are you new to color correcting LOG footage? It seems intimidating, but take a deep breath. In this B&H Online video, Dean Peterson walks you through the steps to color-correct flat footage in DaVinci Resolve, including instances when the white balance is very cool. You'll be a professional colorist in no time!
For more information, be sure to watch How to Film in LOG: A Beginner's Guide.
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Exposure
3:46 - White
Posted 09/08/2022
This is your beginner's guide to filming in LOG! What is LOG? How do you properly expose your footage? When and why should you use it? Watch to find out the answers to all these questions, and others.
0:00 - Introduction
0:16 - What is LOG?
0:51 - How to Expose LOG Footage
2:45 - Is Shooting in LOG Better?
3:20 - Final Thoughts
Posted 09/01/2022
Whether you're making an independent film, YouTube video, or vertical video, understanding framing and composition can help improve your video's quality. Nick Brigadier explains how, when, and why to use these seven basics rules of video composition.
0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - The Rule of Thirds
1:10 - Leading Lines
1:37 - Balance
2:12 - Symmetry
2:43 - Depth of Field
3:11 - Distracting Elements
3:38 - Frame Within a Frame
4:03 - Final Thoughts
Posted 08/04/2022
What does aperture do on a camera? How can you achieve cinematic bokeh that everyone loves? Should you film open or closed? How does selecting your aperture affect your depth of field, as well as your shutter speed and ISO? Nick Brigadier explains this and more!
0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - What is Aperture?
1:30 - How Does Aperture Affect Depth of Field?
3:57 - Final Thoughts
Wedding season is upon us! Whether you are a wedding photographer, videographer, or the one getting married, the question of livestreaming the event has probably come up. Keeping in touch with distant relatives via video calls is now much easier and sometimes you want to invite people to the big day who just can’t make the trip. If you want to learn how to livestream a wedding using Sony cameras, follow along for a few different options, ranging from simple to professional.
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Posted 05/25/2022
Pro content creator Lea Motion shares her tips on how to create better stop-motion videos, such as what gear, filming, and editing software to use. Whether you're using a camera or your smartphone, these tips will help you improve your stop-motion videos.
Have you made your own stop-motion videos? Stop moving and share your tips in the Comments section, below!
Posted 05/12/2022
In this B&H video, we share 10 camera movements that will level up your next film or video! You'll learn how to achieve these moves in-camera, whether handheld or with a gimbal. Remember, use these techniques only when the story calls for it!
Which of these shots are you looking to try? Let us in on the plan, in the Comments section, below.
Posted 05/04/2022
How do you choose your first tripod? Do you select carbon fiber or aluminum? How do you find the best one for your budget? Should you get a full-size or travel tripod? Landscape photographer Gabriel Biderman shares five tips on how to choose the right tripod.
What are your questions about finding the best tripod for your needs? Ask them in the Comments section, below.
Posted 04/05/2022
Let's take a look at the PowerVision S1, a smartphone gimbal that's perfect for the content creator, regardless of whether you're vlogging, making Reels and Tik Toks, or doing vertical livestreams. Using his iPhone 13 Pro Max, Jake Estes tests the AI Face & Object Tracking, 3-axis motors, PowerFollow feature, and more!
What do you think of this mobile gimbal? Let us know in the Comments section, below!
Posted 03/25/2022
Jason Vong shares five tips on how to take better smartphone videos. Whether you’re filming with an iPhone, Sony Xperia, or other mobile phone, you, too, can take cinematic video! What are your thoughts on filming with a smartphone?
Let us know your thoughts in the Comments section, below.