Internet Audio Production: Clarity and Loudness
By Bryant Falk Media moved online and audio has to keep up. Sound designer Bryant Falk explains how to produce
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The Importance of Dolly Shots and Setting Up Your Track
By Michael Corbett Dolly shots build tension and reveal story. Michael Corbett explains why moving camera shots matter and how
The On-Set Cadence: A Script for Calling a Shot
By Michael Corbett “Roll sound. Speed. Roll camera.” Michael Corbett gives a brief script you can use to call a
26 Tricks for Adding Layers of Suspense to Your Stories
By Sherri Sheridan Stories without tension feel flat. Sherri Sheridan shares 26 tricks for adding layers of suspense, conflict and
27 Ways to Add Humor and Funny Moments to Your Scenes
By Sherri Sheridan Almost every movie needs funny moments to relieve tension. Sherri Sheridan lists 27 ways to add humor
An Editing Time-Saver
By Torb and Nola Jensen Lessons from an Alaskan fish factory: Torb and Nola Jensen share an editing time-saver for
The Art of the Documentary Interview
By Anthony Q. Artis Interviews look simple but aren’t. Anthony Q. Artis explains how to brainstorm questions, set ground rules,
Focus Assist and HDV: Getting Sharp Focus in High Definition
By Tony Levelle Focus is critical on HDV. Tony Levelle explains manual focus, backfocus, push-to-focus and focus assist so your
Fast Track to Vidcasting: A Video Podcasting Primer
By Chris Cavallari Chris Cavallari explains how video podcasts work, from RSS feeds to recording, codecs and file sizes, so
Planning the Workflow of Your Next Production: Start at the End
By Leonard Guercio Begin at the end and work backwards. Leonard Guercio explains how to plan a production workflow from
Lifecasting Primer
By Todd Debreceni Lifecasting can be dangerous if done wrong. Makeup effects artist Todd Debreceni covers the safety risks, materials
Mixing Panel Techniques for Location Dialogue
By Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D., MBKS Fred Ginsburg, CAS explains how to use a field mixing panel for location dialogue: