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Lighting for Classrooms and Auditoriums
Lighting for a digital video recording in a classroom or auditorium can be difficult, but the results can be stellar. A Unique Situation When trying to videotape a subject, for an interview or otherwise, each location presents a completely new set of challenges. When you are trying to record someone sitting in a classroom, auditorium, or theater where...

Published by Shane Burley (6,355 pts ) on Jul 17, 2008 to
Digital Video Articles
Taking the Shine Off Eye Glasses, Shiny Skin, and Bald Heads In Your Digital Video
Lighting for people with eye glasses, shiny skin, and bald heads may be difficult, but there are some standard ways to deal with it. Dangerous Reflection When shooting digital video any sort of reflective surface can be fatal when trying to light the scene. The second a mirror or dark window catches the reflection of the light source you are using it...

Published by Shane Burley (6,355 pts ) on Jul 14, 2008 to
Digital Video Articles
How To Shoot Digital Video in the Rain
Most people want to stay indoors when it rains. But taking videos in the rain can result in some amazing footage. Here are some techniques to successfully prepare and light digital video shoots in the rain. Be Prepared One of the most difficult parts of shooting outside is the lack of control over the weather. Nothing can doom a planned shoot like a...

Published by Shane Burley (6,355 pts ) on Jul 8, 2008 to
Digital Video Articles

How to Light Objects So They Look Good
A simple method of lighting objects or and products so they look great on digital video. Object Lighting Not every digital video project has the goal of recording people or events. Some home projects require shooting inanimate objects and making them look as good as possible. If your goal is to record an object so that it looks great you simply have...

Published by Shane Burley (6,355 pts ) on Jul 8, 2008 to
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Outdoor Lighting for Digital Video
Lighting for the outdoors can be one of the most difficult ventures for new digital video enthusiasts. A few key principles can help ensure the quality of your final images. The Difficulty of the Outdoors The beauty of shooting with a light-weight digital video camera is that you have the versatility to switch between one kind of environment to another...

Published by Shane Burley (6,355 pts ) on Jul 8, 2008 to
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Video Production Lighting for Rooms With Windows
Recording with a camcorder indoors with windows providing light takes a special set-up to get things to look just right. Lighting the Room Lighting for any video recording is crucial to how the visuals are going to end up appearing on the screen. When you have the ability to shoot indoors with no outside light you have a lot of control over the situation...

Published by Shane Burley (6,355 pts ) on Jul 7, 2008 to
Digital Video Articles

Lighting for Home Digital Video Interviews
How to light home digital video interviews so they look like professional studio filmed documentary footage. The Studio Environment What tends to separate what people see as professional documentary work from those who approach the art form with a “Do It Yourself” ethic is the setup of the interviews. One of the most important, and most...

Published by Shane Burley (6,355 pts ) on Jul 3, 2008 to
Digital Video Articles