http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56775.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:17:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56775clarkdrBefore shooting action, follow some of these tips to create an intense, action-packed experience for your viewers. Shooting Action Capturing action is a visual process that is open to endless shooting techniques and styles. Recreating a 3-dimensional field of action to realistically play out in a 2-dimensional frame requires multiple camera angles,...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56774.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56774shaneburleyLearn about what Flash Frames are and how to fix them during Linear Editing. Linear Editing Errors There are common mistakes that occur when performing film editing in the linear editing format. Since linear editing gives you over all less control than non-linear editing you are going to have to keep your eyes out for specific problems. Flash Frame...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56735.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56735shaneburleyLearn how to use a sychronizer in linear editing to sync audio with your video image. Sync Linear Editing Audio, at least in more traditional film production, does not record directly in line with the picture. The film picture is a series of still shots strung together quickly to give the illusion of motion. Sound, on the other hand, is a consisten...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56733.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56733shaneburleyLearn about how to use a Cement Splicer during post-production. From Linear Editing to Printing Linear editing is by no means a common form of film or digital video editing and is instead used as a specific novelty. Linear editing is saved for certain purposes, mainly video art utilizing these specific media and technology, preference for certain p...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56730.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56730shaneburleyHere are a few key tips to take exposure control on your video image. Getting Into Digital Video Exposure Exposure really boils down to whether or not the image handled the level of brightness that was available. This is to say if it was too bright, not bright enough, or somewhere in the middle where it was acceptable. Controlling that exposure, an...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56728.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56728clarkdrWhat is the difference between set dressings and props? Set Dressings and Props Both add interest to the story and character(s) and may include subtle clues about who they are, and they may even include symbolic references about the plot and/or how the character may tie into the conflict(s). The production designer, who manages the entire art d...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/19363.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19363mistyfaucheuxDo you have some great footage from that Tibetan trip or that trek through the Teton? Then, create your own travel videos and share them with others. Learn how to capture your viewers interest and make a viral video log. Get a Good Mic Travel video logs (vlogs) are an amusing way to share your experiences with others. It's fun to star in your o...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56572.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:47:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56572shaneburleyLearn all about altering a video image with a low contrast filter. Digital Video Filters There are a whole host of different filters that you can employ when trying to alter the image in your digital video or film project. Some of these filters are based around a simple principle and will do exactly what is expected. This is what drives the use of ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56571.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:40:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56571shaneburleyLearn some of the details of what neutral density filters are, why they are used, how they are measured, and their place in production. Digital Video and Film Filters Filters intend to change the way that the digital video or film camera ultimately reads and prints the image. It can do a number of different things according to its set purpose, as w...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56568.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56568shaneburleyLearn about protecting against lens flare with a lens shade. Lens Flare You will find that stray light may be the main enemy of great digital video or film images. Finding light reflecting or light sources within your frame can be a killer for any videographer or filmmaker. To avoid this many people employ the lens shade with the rest of their vide...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56564.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:49:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56564shaneburleyLearn all about adaptor rings, and how they secure filters to your lens. Attaching Filters to Your Video Camera Lens Digital video and film cameras have lenses on the front through which light is twisted and contorted, then read and printed by the motion camera. Often times you are going to want to alter the image that is interpreted by this lens f...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56113.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:53:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56113shaneburleyLens flare occurs from light reflection in the lens, and there are a number of ways to deal with this common problem. Lens Flare Tips Glass is a problem for direct light in all situations. When you see light transfer through a window you will notice both that the light bends, and usually creates an image on the glass itself. Seeing as a film or vid...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56279.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:51:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56279shaneburleyLearn about foot candles and how they measure light. Measure Light in Foot Candles When you hear someone referring to foot candles they are likely not talking about twelve inch tall emergency candles from their garage. Instead foot candles actually refer to an important measurement that people use in motion film and digital video quite often. What ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56278.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:50:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56278shaneburleyLearn about exposure range and how to use it to get the brightness in images correct. Getting Into Exposure Range The reality is that our sensibility about what images look good comes from our own sense of perception. Our eyes and interpretative brain can handle a whole range of contrasts and light paradigms without many problems. These images may ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56277.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:39:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56277shaneburleyLearn about Tungsten Balanced film stock and how to use it. Choosing Film Stock Balancing, as it applies to film stock, is often referring to setting that film stock to specific situations. Daylight balanced film stock is set to a temperature average that will handle the light temperatures of the daylight average. The film stock balancing is about ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56276.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:37:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56276shaneburleyLearn about daylight balanced film stock and how to use it. Film Light Tips When it comes to actual motion film you will find that things tend to be much more focused to the purpose of the film. The place and time that you film at will affect your choice in what type of film stock you are going to choose. If you are going out to film in the middle ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56275.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:35:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56275shaneburleyLearn how to manage UV haze in your digital video camera. UV Haze Digital video reads light and images differently than the human eye does. It will be affected by different sources that may not end up really impacting personal vision. Ultraviolet light sources can show up on the digital video and will definitely enhance the atmospheric haze that is...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/56112.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:28:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56112clarkdrWhat is a zolly? Zoom + Dolly = Zolly The Zolly A Zolly (a.k.a. Dolly Zoom, the Vertigo Effect, Telescoping, etc.) is a simple and commonly used camera effect that gives the illusion that the subject is being pulled toward the camera and the surrounding background is being pushed back, or vice-versa. The main requirement for creating th...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/55831.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 19:38:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55831shaneburleyHere are some ways to work with color contrast in digital video images. Against Each Other Contrast can be referred as the difference between two things. This can be the clash between two ideas, two personality types, two songs. In digital video we refer to color contrast is how you tell two images apart and see different shades in an image. The be...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/55828.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 19:34:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55828shaneburleyA timecode break can come from switch ups on the flow of your digital video tape. Timecode Issues In the world of digital video you are going to find problems with timecode almost inevitable. The reason is that this digital time marker, which began with measuring film, will start and stop according to your digital video camera decisions. Your decis...