DSLR Video

Recovering Exposure in a Video Shot

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Properly exposure of your footage is everything. The next best thing to do is slightly underexpose and preserve the details.  If you’re shooting RAW video then this becomes less of an issue as you have more latitude.   I will take a few examples of poorly underexposed shots and using Adobe After Effects will bring the details back to life using a few of my favorite tools and techniques including, matching tolerance and the Refined Matte Effect. 

Recovering Video with Exposure

To learn more, I’ve created an exciting course called Repairing and Enhancing Video with Lynda.com. 

http://www.lynda.com/After-Effects-tutorials/Recovering-exposure/149128/160041-4.html

Whether you want to fix a problem in post or simply give your video more style, this course will help everyone from motion graphics designers to video editors improve their footage. Rich Harrington uses Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and even Illustrator to correct problems you'd encounter in real-world projects, like lens distortion, camera shake, noise and grain, and overblown exposure. Plus, you'll learn advanced techniques for speeding up or slowing down your video, rotoscoping footage, and using the numerous creative color and texture effects in Photoshop and After Effects. If your footage has ever needed some extra attention, this course is for you.

Topics in this course include: 

  • Reviewing the retoucher's toolbox
  • Stabilizing footage
  • Fixing alignment
  • Retiming footage
  • Removing lens distortion
  • Using rotoscoping to enhance footage
  • Recovering exposure
  • Color grading with Photoshop
  • Converting to black and white
  • Creating a film or painterly look
  • Adding depth of field

 

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/After-Effects-tutorials/Recovering-exposure/149128/160041-4.html

Adjusting the Camera Settings with the CamRanger on a Laptop

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The CamRanger is a stand-alone device which creates a WIFI network that you’re wireless device can connect to.  Once your camera and computer are tethered, it’s time to take some test shots and play with the camera settings.  The great thing is as you're test shooting, you can view the photos on your laptop at one hundred percent and check focus and other technical elements.  In this course we’ll do some test shooting and go through settings in the camera with it already tethered to the laptop.

Shooting Wireless with a CamRanger: Adjusting the Camera Settings with the CamRanger on a Laptop

To learn more, I’ve created an exciting course called Tethered Shooting Fundamentals, for Lynda.com

http://www.lynda.com/Photography-Cameras-Gear-tutorials/Adjusting-camera-settings-CamRanger-laptop/145427/161156-4.html

There are many advantages to tethered shooting. It allows you to get instant feedback on the subject you’re shooting, at one hundred percent.  You can check things like exposure and focus, on an external device that is connected through your camera.  You can also gain greater control over your in-camera adjustments and get a more accurate picture of your lighting and setup. In this course, I’ll introduce the tethered shooting workflow and demonstrate how to connect your camera to a computer, an external monitor, and even an iPad or mobile device. We’ll review the shooting environment, build the tethered station, software solutions for tethering, and wireless shooting with a CamRanger or GoPro camera. These techniques work well both in the studio and in the field, so you'll be prepared for all tethered shooting scenarios.  We’ll do a studio set up demo and also do a set up in the field so you can get a sense of both workflows in two different environments.

Topics in this course include:

  • The benefits and drawbacks of tethered shooting
  • Creating a stable platform
  • Tethering the camera
  • Building a tethered station
  • Tethering with Lightroom, Aperture, and more
  • Choosing a wireless memory card
  • Connecting a CamRanger
  • Shooting with a GoPro

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/Photography-Cameras-Gear-tutorials/Adjusting-camera-settings-CamRanger-laptop/145427/161156-4.html


Keeping Data Mirrored on two Devices when Shooting

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It’s good to have a healthy paranoia about backing up footage.  It’s a best practice to have three backups on two different devices with one in a completely separate location.  In this course, you will learn some good habits to follow when backing up and then benefits that come with tethering.

Software Solutions for Tethering: Keeping Data Mirrored on two Devices

To learn more, I’ve created an exciting course called Tethered Shooting Fundamentals, for Lynda.com

http://www.lynda.com/Photography-Cameras-Gear-tutorials/Keeping-data-mirrored-two-devices/145427/161147-4.html

There are many advantages to tethered shooting. It allows you to get instant feedback on the subject you’re shooting, at one hundred percent.  You can check things like exposure and focus, on an external device that is connected through your camera.  You can also gain greater control over your in-camera adjustments and get a more accurate picture of your lighting and setup. In this course, I’ll introduce the tethered shooting workflow and demonstrate how to connect your camera to a computer, an external monitor, and even an iPad or mobile device. We’ll review the shooting environment, build the tethered station, software solutions for tethering, and wireless shooting with a CamRanger or GoPro camera. These techniques work well both in the studio and in the field, so you'll be prepared for all tethered shooting scenarios.  We’ll do a studio set up demo and also do a set up in the field so you can get a sense of both workflows in two different environments.

Topics in this course include:

  • The benefits and drawbacks of tethered shooting
  • Creating a stable platform
  • Tethering the camera
  • Building a tethered station
  • Tethering with Lightroom, Aperture, and more
  • Choosing a wireless memory card
  • Connecting a CamRanger
  • Shooting with a GoPro

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/Photography-Cameras-Gear-tutorials/Keeping-data-mirrored-two-devices/145427/161147-4.html

Essential Gear for Recording Interviews

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When conducting an on-camera interview, having the essential gear it crucial.  In this course I’ll explore each piece of gear that plays an important role for the production of the interview, including the camera package, audio recording device and client production monitor to name a few.

Production of Video Interviews: Essential Gear

To learn more, I've created a new course with communication specialist Amy DeLouise called Art of the Interviews for Lynda.com

http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Essential-gear/141499/155877-4.html

There is a real art to conducting an on camera interview.  Doing research and prep work ahead of time is huge. Join me and communication specialist Amy DeLouise as we team up to show you how the pros prepare for, organize, and conduct great video interviews. Learn about performing background research before you "set foot on set," positioning the subject in front of the camera, building trust, avoiding common mistakes in questioning, capturing secondary audio for use in a podcast, and much more. Amy brings years of interviewing expertise to this important subject, while I offer tips that will help make editing easier and reduce the amount of money spent in post-production.

Topics in this course include:

  • Planning interview goals
  • Anticipating interviewee's answers
  • Conducting background research
  • Scheduling interviews
  • Building rapport
  • Teasing out supporting points
  • Getting transcripts
  • Avoiding obstacles with challenging interview subjects

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Essential-gear/141499/155877-4.html

Creating a Story Arc with your Questions for an Interview

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You want to create an experience for your interviewee and one of the most effective ways to do that is through a story arc, where the interview questions form a beginning, middle and end.  Building up to your key points is a great way to keep the interviewee engaged and you’ll most likely get the sound bites you want.  Communication specialist Amy DeLouise and I will share some helpful strategies for building the story arc with your interview questions.

During the Interview: Creating a Story Arc with your Questions

To learn more, I've created a new course with communication specialist Amy DeLouise called Art of the Interviews for Lynda.com

http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Creating-story-arc-your-questions/141499/155890-4.html

There is a real art to conducting an on-camera interview.  Doing research and prep work ahead of time is huge. Join me and communication specialist Amy DeLouise as we team up to show you how the pros prepare for, organize, and conduct great video interviews. Learn about performing background research before you "set foot on set," positioning the subject in front of the camera, building trust, avoiding common mistakes in questioning, capturing secondary audio for use in a podcast, and much more. Amy brings years of interviewing expertise to this important subject, while I offer tips that will help make editing easier and reduce the amount of money spent in post-production.

Topics in this course include:

  • Planning interview goals
  • Anticipating interviewee's answers
  • Conducting background research
  • Scheduling interviews
  • Building rapport
  • Teasing out supporting points
  • Getting transcripts
  • Avoiding obstacles with challenging interview subjects

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Creating-story-arc-your-questions/141499/155890-4.html


Building Rapport During a Video or Audio Interview

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Building rapport with your interview subject is vital. You want the subject to feel comfortable in the environment amongst crew they have never met before.  In essence, you’re building trust right off the bat.  A comfortable engaging subject will only create a stronger interview.  In this course, communication specialist, Amy DeLouise and I will walk you through the important tactics to use before  the interview.  Think of this as best practices for a on-camera interview.

During the Interview: Building Rapport

To learn more, I've created a new course with communication specialist Amy DeLouise called Art of the Interviews for Lynda.com

 

http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Building-rapport/141499/155887-4.html

There is a real art to conducting an on-camera interview.  Doing research and prep work ahead of time is huge. Join me and communication specialist Amy DeLouise as we team up to show you how the pros prepare for, organize, and conduct great video interviews. Learn about performing background research before you "set foot on set," positioning the subject in front of the camera, building trust, avoiding common mistakes in questioning, capturing secondary audio for use in a podcast, and much more. Amy brings years of interviewing expertise to this important subject, while I offer tips that will help make editing easier and reduce the amount of money spent in post-production.

Topics in this course include:

  • Planning interview goals
  • Anticipating interviewee's answers
  • Conducting background research
  • Scheduling interviews
  • Building rapport
  • Teasing out supporting points
  • Getting transcripts
  • Avoiding obstacles with challenging interview subjects

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Building-rapport/141499/155887-4.html


Positioning the Subject for a Video Interview

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When setting up a subject for an on-camera interview, there is a lot to think about.  Do you want them sitting or standing, what angle do you want them at, what’s the backdrop?  In this course, communication specialist Amy DeLouise and I will discuss the key elements to think about when positioning your subject.  

During the Interview: Positioning the Subject

To learn more, I've created a new course with communication specialist Amy DeLouise called Art of the Interviews for Lynda.com

http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Positioning-subject/141499/155885-4.html

There is a real art to conducting an on-camera interview.  Doing research and prep work ahead of time is huge. Join me and communication specialist Amy DeLouise as we team up to show you how the pros prepare for, organize, and conduct great video interviews. Learn about performing background research before you "set foot on set," positioning the subject in front of the camera, building trust, avoiding common mistakes in questioning, capturing secondary audio for use in a podcast, and much more. Amy brings years of interviewing expertise to this important subject, while I offer tips that will help make editing easier and reduce the amount of money spent in post-production.

Topics in this course include:

  • Planning interview goals
  • Anticipating interviewee's answers
  • Conducting background research
  • Scheduling interviews
  • Building rapport
  • Teasing out supporting points
  • Getting transcripts
  • Avoiding obstacles with challenging interview subjects

 

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/Video-Shooting-Video-tutorials/Positioning-subject/141499/155885-4.html