BASICS 2: EXPOSURE
Hello again, so, in the world of cameras; what is exposure?
Well as in our first post it can be defined as: Read more >>
DEPTH OF FIELD AND CREATIVE FILMMAKING
Depth of field is not something that used to overly concern me. Traditional video cameras have relatively small sensors and most of your shot should be in focus no matter how far away it is. Read more >>
BASICS 1: FOCUS
In our first full length tutorial we are looking at focus in more detail (sorry about the pun…)
If you have already read our first tutorial you will know that: Read more >>
CAN A PLASTIC LENS FOR LESS THAN TWENTY QUID BE ANY GOOD?
I wasn’t sure but it seemed that at £19.99 it was not going to hurt to try it out!
Of course, I needed a model – Mr Jenkins, our cat was hiding – so it was our six month old daughter, Chloe’s turn in front of the camera… Read more >>
BASICS 101: YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED VS THE 6 O’CLOCK NEWS
Recently, while teaching some professional photographers (at Up To Speed Journalism) how to use their still cameras to record video I realised that even very experienced people can benefit from, and genuinely enjoy a ‘basics’ refresher…
WHEN WILL WE GET THE NEW VG20 IN THE UK?
I own a superb Sony VG10. However, there are a few things about it’s design that are frustrating when using it professionally.
But, not to worry as Sony announced the updated VG20 at the end of August… Read more >>
