Introduction
Intro to Pro Video Tips
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1. The Great Polarizer Spectacular
Controlling reflections in glass
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Managing color with polarizers
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Using a polarizer to adjust skin tones
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Using polarizers when shooting landscapes
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Ten polarizer tips
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2. Lav-Hiding Techniques
Supplies to get to hide lav mics
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Hiding lavs in collars
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Hiding mics in hair
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Hiding mics in sheer tops
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Hiding transmitter packs on talent
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3. Checking Out the Canon C100
Canon C100 overview
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Looking at the Atomos Ninja
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Checking out the C100 menu options
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4. Safety On Set
Ten tips for set safety
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5. Traveling with Your Gear
Packing a truck
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6. Putting Together a Lens Kit
Putting together your lens kit
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Normal lenses
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Wide lenses
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Ultra-wide and fish-eye lenses
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Telephoto lenses
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Super zooms
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Macro lenses
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7. Tools to Help You Judge Exposure
The importance of exposure
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Using waveforms
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Using histograms
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Using zebra stripes
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8. Understanding Shutter Speed
Shutter speed overview
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Different ways to use shutter speed
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9. Budgeting
Tips for keeping your budget down
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10. Batteries
Working with batteries
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11. Audio Settings
External audio settings
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Audio input menus
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Audio output menus
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Setting and monitoring your levels
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12. The Beauty of Backlighting
Introduction to backlight
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Types of backlight
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Exposing for backlit shots
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Backlighting translucent object
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Avoiding lens flare and wash out
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13. Mic Booms
Booming techniques
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14. Feeding Your Crew
Feeding your crew
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15. Working with Prime Lenses
Choosing between prime, servo, and manual zoom lenses
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Running and gunning with prime lenses
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16. Working with Green Screens
Green screen lights and materials
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Mounting the green screen
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Lighting the green screen
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Lighting your subject
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17. Tripods and Monopods
What to look for when buying a tripod
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Working with monopods
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18. Shooting a surf video
Choosing a camera
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Preparation and supplies for a surf shoot
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Dealing with lens fog
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Mounting your POV camera
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Tracking and shooting your surfer from the shore
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Interview with Tony Cruz
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19. Lens Mounts
Introduction to lens mounts
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Canon mounts
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PL mounts
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Nikon mounts
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Micro 4/3 mounts
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20. Lighting Ratios
Introduction to lighting ratios
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Comparing ratios
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Measuring light ratios
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21. Ten Looks in Ten Minutes
Ten Looks in Ten Minutes
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22. Camera Height and POV
Using camera height and POV to better tell your story
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23. Lighting an Interview Subject
Tips for lighting an interview subject
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24. Making Your Subject Look Better
Taking 10 pounds off your subject
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Dealing with nose shadows
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Lighting different skin tones
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Putting makeup on your subject
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25. Cookies
Types of cookies
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Making your own custom cookies
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Controlling the look of a cookie
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26. Shooting Sports Footage
Introduction to shooting sports footage
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Getting good coverage for your sport shoot
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Camerawork for shooting sports videos
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Gear to bring on your sports shoot
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Wrapping up
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27. Bouncing Light
Tips for using bounce light
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28. Shooting a Video Portrait
Video portrait intro
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Video portrait camera work
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Considerations for a video portrait interview
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Bonus: Finished video portrait
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29. How to Get a Film Look
Shooting at 24p
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Using depth of field
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Lighting for a film look
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Using filters
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Getting a film look with software
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30. Professional Car Rig Mounts
Introduction to professional car rigs
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Attaching a side mount rig
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Mounting a speed rail rig
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Hood suction mount
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Car rig safety tips
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31. Camera Techniques To Manipulate Size
Manipulating the size of people
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Manipulating the size of buildings
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Making crowds look more crowded
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32. Lighting Techniques for Car Shots
Introduction to lighting cars
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Lighting the car from outside
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Lighting the car from inside
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33. Air Travel with Gear
Packing your gear for air travel
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What to do at the airport
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Getting on the plane
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34. Working with Editors
Why you should hire an editor
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Working with editors during pre-production
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Working with editors during shooting
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Working with editors after your shoot
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Final tips on working with editors
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35. Avoiding Scam Film Festivals
Tips on avoiding scam film festivals
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Common Budgeting Mistakes
36. Four common budgeting mistakes
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37. 10 Filmmaking Lessons
10 Filmmaking Lessons...I Learned the Hard Way
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38. Dealing with Moire
Why you get moire and aliasing
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Avoiding moire
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39. Adding Production Value to Your Shoots
Tips on boosting your production value
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Shooting with a shallow depth of field
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Great audio and sound design
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Keep your shots steady
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Keep your camera moving
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Location, location, location
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Adding appropriate titles and FX
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Hiring a colorist
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40. Shooting an Interview by Yourself
Positioning yourself for the interview
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Settings for camera and audio
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Using a second camera
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41. How to Make a One Camera Shoot Look Like Two
Tips on shooting an interview with one camera
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Faking reverse shots and cutaways
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42. Shooting Scenes with Windows
The trouble with shooting windows
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Dealing with exposure issues
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Managing mixed color temperatures
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Tips and tricks for shooting window scenes
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43. How to Adjust SMPTE Color Bars
Adjusting SMPTE color bars
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44. Stealth Filmmaking Tactics
Introduction to shooting discreetly
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Scouting locations for a stealth shoot
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Traveling and shooting low profile
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Recording audio discreetly
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Using discreet cameras and camerawork
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Running interference
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Adding production value with local resources
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Always have a plan B
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45. Dealing with Production Issues
Five things you can do when your production stalls out
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46. Using an Interrotron
Why to use an Interrotron
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Setting up an Interrotron the traditional way
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Nontraditional Interrotron setups
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47. How to Get Beautiful Shallow Depth-of-Field
Five ways to achieve shallow depth of field
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48. Media Management Tips
Tips for managing your media
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49. Tips for Renting Equipment
Tips for renting equipment
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Do your homework
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Test the gear out
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Get the best rate on your rental
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Getting all the manuals
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Stay covered, with insurance
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Dealing with damaged, lost, or stolen gear
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50. Editing on the Road
Using your hotel TV as an ad-hoc monitor
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51. Shooting with Mirrors
Shooting an overhead tabletop demo with a mirror
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52. Heat Wave Effect
Creating a visual heat-wave effect
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53. Shooting Live Events
10 Tips for Shooting Live Events
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54. Coverage Strategies for Live Events
Understanding the challenges of shooting live events
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Shooting for the cut
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Getting neutral shots and cutaways
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Bonus: Final edited video
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55. Audio Strategies for Live Events
Tips for recording audio at live events
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Plugging into a mixing board
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Mic'ing the instruments
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Mic'ing the speakers
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Using a shotgun mic
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56. Managing Your Crew
Seven tips for better managing your crew
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Get it all on paper first
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Learn to delegate
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Hiring is half the work
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Understand how each person likes to work
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Feed them good food
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Learn to speak their language
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Goodbye
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