http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/55122.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:34:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55122shaneburleyHere is a quick guide to what backlight is and how it works. Interview Lighting Backlight can be a difficult concept as it is used in a variety of different situations for different reasons. One of the most common locations to see a backlight is in a three point lighting scheme for an interview on film or television. Here it is used to highlight th...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/55121.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:32:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55121shaneburleyLearn about this diopter and how it will help you with close images. Why Would I Need One? If you have ever heard of a close up diopter you may be confused as to how it works exactly or why it is important. These close up diopters are considered an additional lens that you put on the front part of the existing lens that is on the camera. In thi...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/55120.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:30:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55120shaneburleyThe batteries for your digital video camera are sensitive, so here are ways to protect you in the field and the video battery equipment over all. Life Blood Digital video camera batteries are the heart of your image capturing process. They can single handedly reverse evolution on your vision by shutting you down mid stroke. Anybody who has seen dig...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/55114.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:20:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55114shaneburleyLearn about the split field diopter and the specific moments when it may be useful. Specific Video Equipment Some diopters for capturing moving images are so specific in their use that you may never touch them. For most people getting general images is what is most important. They do not look into gathering the most specific types of shots that wou...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/55027.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:34:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55027shaneburleyLearn about Digital Light Processing and its options for home viewing. The High Definition Revolution As the shift from Standard Definition to High Definition is almost complete, most people have a fairly clear picture of what the viewing options of this now present future are. This usually only includes the over priced plasma televisions and the L...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54969.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:17:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54969shaneburleyHere is the basics of image focus in digital video. Getting Into Depth of Focus When we are talking about the true meaning of depth of field there is a need to first understand what focus is. Focus is at the heart of the depth of field because it is the purpose of this field. The depth of field is really the area in which an object can remain in fo...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54967.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54967shaneburleyHere are some of the basics for understanding focal length in digital video. What is Focal Length? The term focal length gets thrown around a lot without a clear understanding of what it is exactly and how it relates to the clarity and focus on an image captured by a digital video camera. The lens in camera contorts light, and this is directly ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54950.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:39:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54950shaneburleyLearn about what 24p Native means and why you may want it on your digital video camera. Digital Video Frame Rate Film and video really record moving images by taking many photos sequentially very quickly. When these images are sequenced through rapidly it appears as though the image is moving as it was captured. Traditional film moves at 24 frames ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/1405.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1405papajohnConnect a mini-DV camcorder to a computer using firewire (iLink per a Sony manual) and capturing the footage is easy. Capturing Footage with Mini-DV Camcorder If you’re like me, having purchased a higher end mini-DV camcorder such as a Sony TRV80 to get the best of pixel quality, at least before stepping up to the next plateau of high defin...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54382.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 13:57:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54382shaneburleyLearn some of the basics of how depth of field works and how you can work it. Getting Into Depth of Field Depth of field can be somewhat vague for those new to digital video production. The definition of depth of field really relates to an acceptable area of clarity that is being captured by the film or video camera. Over all the depth of field is ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54381.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 13:55:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54381shaneburleyLearn about vignetting in filmmaking, what causes it, and how to use it in your favor. Lens Aberrations Often times in digital video the sole difference between a video effect and a video equipment malfunction is intent and motive. If the result is the same it is hard to decide what one actually occurred. The real test here is if the final image ca...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54380.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 13:52:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54380freevideoworkshopA microscope video camera is an amazing invention which captures image of cell movement and behavior of microorganisms. How is it different from a conventional microscope? How does it work with a computer? In the old days when scientists study cell specimens they would have to store their slides for future study. How the early scientists wo...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54263.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:53:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54263freevideoworkshopItching to switch to high-definition video? You may not be ready yet. Here are issues to consider before taking the plunge. You may have heard that high-definition video promises superior video quality and contrast. What does switching to high-definition video mean for a videographer who shoots standard definition (SD) video? What are the pros ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54242.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 13:23:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54242shaneburleyHere are a few tips for picking the right charger for your digital video camera battery. Powering Up When it comes to more expensive and reliable prosumer cameras you will find that the batteries are sensitive to the environment that you are in and the other video equipment that you use. Your digital video camera battery will not last for ever and ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54240.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 13:19:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54240clarkdrLighting ratios can measure the ratios between the light sources on a set with an incident light meter. For instance, a ratio of 8:1 is equal to a difference of 3 f-stops. Lighting Ratio Formula How To Find Lighting Ratios A lighting ratio is the ratio between the key light and fill light, not the brightness reflecting off the subject ( this wo...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54097.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:44:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54097shaneburleyHere is a basic guide to, and some tips for, reversal film 16 mm Film Stock Much of 16 mm film is labeled by the processes and uses of that film. One popular film stock is reversal film, and it gets its name from the way that it captures and image. Reversal film ends up as one of the more common types of 16 mm film stock, especially if it is not go...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54095.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:40:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54095shaneburleyLearn about how reflected light works and how to deal with it in a digital video setting. Getting the Reflection An image is only seen when light reflects of the object in question. The reflection of that light is then perceived by the eye, which your brain can then interpret as the image. When you are measuring light you often first go for the inc...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/49241.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:39:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49241shaneburleyHere are a few tips for using a light meter for film or digital video recording. Measuring Light for Video Recording Once you begin using light meters when filming you are going to find that you have taken your film production skills to another level. When you are using a 16 mm Bolex camera or a PD-150 digital video recorder , the use of the light ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/54092.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54092freevideoworkshopIt seldom happens, but your video camera recording head may act up during an important shooting assignment. A quick solution is a video camera cleaning cassette. Here are tips on how to choose and use one. One of the problems you’ll face sooner or later is the appearance of `mosaics’ or a black screen when you play your recorded video. The indicati...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/53913.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:01:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53913shaneburleyHere are some tips for effectively composing a wide shot. Wide Angle Tips When you are composing a wide shot, especially on film, you have to properly frame the image so that you take advantage of the strengths and weaknesses. The first thing to remember is that wide shots are clips where individual people and items do not take prominence. Instead ...