TUTORIALS AND GUIDES
On this page you will find some of the better tutorials and guides on the internet as well as some edited highlights of the more useful video guides to film making that are around. Each one will give you really useful tips on how to get the best out of your video projects. Watch them all...
back to basics - roll back to the basics with these 2 videos.
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Basic Camera Shots
Perfect your terminology as OCR explain the basic camera shots and what they are used for. |
Basic Camera Moves
Perfect your terminology as OCR explain the basic camera movements and what they are used for. |
Operating the media equipment
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Using the Media Department Nikon D3300 DSLR is a breeze...
Just watch this comprehensive starter guide to get you up to speed with the basic functions you'll need for filming your project. |
Want to know how to manipulate focus for some pro-looking effects?
This short video shows how to use the Media Department Nikon D3300 to get that filmic look. |
Practical tips for smoother hand held shots
Things you can do to get rid of camera shake when shooting off a tripod
Things you can do to get rid of camera shake when shooting off a tripod
Skill & Knowledge development
Storyboarding
A clear and well developed storyboard is vital when working in a group to create any film or video product. Let's establish some ground rules.
A clear and well developed storyboard is vital when working in a group to create any film or video product. Let's establish some ground rules.
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The Kuleshov Effect
Creating emotion through editing. This is the fundamental idea behind how the PURPOSE of a technique leads to a specific EFFECT on the audience. |
Camera and Editing Techniques
This video will go into detail on how to manage and develop your cinematography skill, as well as explaining the more common editing techniques. |
Film Sound Techniques
A video that revisits the concepts behind use of sound in telling the story in film. |
Most common film maker mistakes
Use the series of tutorials from youtuber D Bert to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes and pitfalls in making your film project |
Low budget film making & location scouting
Some beginner style tips for how to approach low budget film making, location scouting and also how to use the 'magic hour' to make your lighting look amazing for free! |
Blocking. What it is and why we do it.
When setting up to shoot, it is vital you know what you are trying to achieve. Using the tried and trusted method of Block-> Light-> Rehearse-> Shoot you will get the best out of your film days. |
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Lighting ideas and tips
Use this Film Riot episode to see quick and easy tips for lighting, bouncing light and shooting 'day for night' |
How to light with only one light
There are many creative ways to achieve the look you want, and the most effective way to improve the look and quality of your work, is good lighting |
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Camera work and composition
It is vital as a camera operator or Director that you know how to frame and construct meaning through layout within the frame. |
5 easy tips to make BETTER VIDEOS
Focus on lighting, sound, movement and mise-en-scene |