This week I’ve had a couple of emails asking what sort of microphone to use with a DSLR camera. So I thought this post would look at some of the answers. Camera Mic All DSLR cameras have an in-built microphone, but it’s not something you should ever use for any [...]

Voice overs or narration are often used in video production. Most TV news stories use voice over, as well as live or ‘sync’ sound from an interviewee or on-camera host. But when and where do you record these? There are two options: On location at the time of the shoot, [...]

Framing is one of the key skills to learn if you’re planning on shooting video. Whether it’s on your Smartphone or the latest high-end production camera, it’s important to get framing correct. Here’s a quick tutorial video which will help. Check it out. Check out my previous video on recording [...]

Smartphones have revolutionised how we take still and moving images. However the biggest drawback of Smartphones is their sound quality. To be specific, it’s more the location of the microphone which is the problem. Check out this video for some tips and suggestions on how to overcome this problem. Check [...]

Lighting is one of the key skills for any cameraman. Directors of Photography in the world of feature films, earn the big bucks because they know how to light. In features, lighting is crucial to the story. Happy scenes need to look happy and tragic scenes need to look tragic. [...]

After the shooting stops … (the cutting begins) This is a wonderful book by Ralph Rosenblum, who edited six Woody Allen films. He also edited The Pawnbroker, The Producers, and Goodbye, Columbus. The book is a great insight into the world of feature film editing. It’s unlikely you’ll be editing a [...]