HOW TO VLOG (CAMERA + EQUIPMENT)

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Looks like I've got Christian again.   Now some of you are just starting and using your phones which is great!  I use a smartphone, also a Panasonic Lumix TZ40.  It's getting a bit old now, but till I get a new camera it does the trick.  Now Christian is a travel vlogger and tells you here what is his equipment.  Now, if you're going to video in more detail these equipment will be a guide for you to  where you want to go with it and what you would need.

Let me know what you use and for what purpose.  Let me know what you think?

How To Make a TRAVEL VIDEO - 10 Tips you need to know

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How's the videos going?  Fliming everything yet?

Here's Christian with his tips for making top travel videos.  In fact they're common sense great tips for any filming!  Now you might not be at this stage yet, but they apply to everything.  They also don't have to apply to travel videos.  Family occasions, backyard barbecues, a walk down the street, your videos will benefit from these tips.  And if you already are making video, it's good revision, and are you using them?

In fact I've recommend so people's tips so far I'm going to be showing you some mine shortly.  Been away and I'll be putting together some shots soon.  Stay tunes!

Let me know below if using these tips.  What do think?  Want to see some of mine?

How to Film + Edit on Your Smartphone | TECH TALK

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And this is Maya!  Fro those of you really starting out Maya is here with some great tips!  Iphone, smartphone, and tablet!  She tells you how to get started and tips like exposure, lighting, and even basic editing on your phone or tablet!

Have you started yet?  Are you using the basics, phone or camera?  Let me know below!  Happ filming!

Vertical Video Syndrome - A PSA

Love this little clip!  It's video framing format - horizontal or vertical?

Well, to do any type of high end quality filming the frame should always be horizontal.  Though with the use of phones people are just shooting and filming: as vertical!  Reminds me of the old photographic formats.  You had the 35mm professional rectangle frame.  Then you had the 120 huge negative format on a rectangle frame to capture the most information on the negative.  The 126 format for regular use which was a square frame.  Then in the 1970s with the pocket cameras with the small 110 format.  Very small negative and so you lost the quality when enlarged too much.  Well, this is for film photography.

As for video, this clip is a bit old now, being made back n 2012.  People were just starting to use their phones.  Well, it looks like this message didn't work as we're developed into having the two formats, horizontal and vertical.  Horizontal for the professional high end and vertical for the regular everyday format now being seen on social media like Facebook Live and similar.

What's your preference and why?  Do you do more filming in vertical for social media or are you going for the standard horizontal format?  Love to hear your opinions.

How To Make A You Tube Video In Three Easy Steps + Bonus Tip!

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The last few weeks, I've posted clips for those with a bit of knowledge about filming/videoing.   Now I know some of you don't, and want to get started.  So here's Travis to tell you the very basics!  Film, edit, and upload!  This is so good for those of you who are a novice, and just don't know where to start.

This clip is a bit old now.  Windows Movie Maker doesn't come automatically with PC unfortunately.  There are other simple editing programs you can get.  Travis also suggests Sony Vegas.  There's a professional and a regular version with a suitable price range.  I use Davinci Resolve which is free.  However it is a professional editing program so you would need to sit down to get the basics (I suggest a good afternoon).

These tips will get you started.  As I said before phones are so advanced today you could also do a simple edit on your phone!

Let me know if these tips help.  Just do it.  You'll only get better.  Let me know how you go!

7 Things to Know About Making Short Films! : FRIDAY 101

Interesting clip on the basic of making a short film.  Now some of you aren't at that stage or even interested in that side of it.  Some of you want to make a film for your website or business, others may want to just play around and just film things eg: holiday clips.  However some of you may be wanting to start with a some short films to express your ideas or creativity.  Here's a few good points to start with.  Also to lead to making money in the long run, if that's your wish.

Have you started making your video or film?  Let me know below.

How to VLOG! Complete Newbie Guide.

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Some of you are just starting out.  Some of you may want to put out a regular video, maybe become a Vlogger.  Here's Casual Steve with how to start out.  Very basic, and the best way to get started.  Have a look and see what you think.  I think some good advice.  What do you think?  Comment below.

However as everyone says, Just do it!  It only gets better!

WHY COMPOSITION Is SO Important... And ITS FREE

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I've got another clip from Matti Haapoja again.  This time he talks about composition.  Some very good points.  Regardless of what stage you're at, it's good to always think of how to set up your framing.  After a while it will become automatic.  You just look for the focus point of your subject, and the leading lines leading to it.

There are some great examples of the 'Rule of Thirds'.

He speaks about the shot with the tent.   I think it looks OK, though he does give the impression that he would prefer it in the middle of the frame.  What do you think?  Do you agree with his comments?  Let me know below.

Start taking BETTER photos TODAY! Composition in Photography

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Here we have Peter McKinnon again speaking on framing.  Some great tips to remember when filming - the composition.

Remember the framing, leading lines, angles, lighting.  Some great tips to think about, and 'Practice makes perfect'.

Are you using these basic ideas?  Are you using something different?  Comment below.  Love to hear from you.

FORGET Film School! All You Need Are These 2 Things

If you're starting out, here's another common sense tip from Matti Haapoja.  Just do it.  He tells how he started and with his first clip to his latest and shows how he's developed.

Where are you at?  Scared to start?  Even if you just want the one video for your business, you have to starts somewhere.  Comment below.  Where are you at?

So you want to be a filmmaker?

So you want to be a filmmaker?  Matti Haapoja gives a good tip as well as showing where he's got to.  Oh!  The tip?  Just do it!  It might be a bit advanced for us yet, but just start doing it as you'll develop with practice.

Watch the clip.  See what you think?  Have you started yet?  Comment below.

5 ways to INSTANTLY make BETTER VIDEOS!

Peter McKinnon here says some good things about filming.  Lighting, sound, editing, location.  Hope it helps you with your filming.

Are you using these basic steps?

Film Making Basics!

Here's a clip that's great for the terminology of film making.  Great for a beginner that wants to start.  I think why I really like it is the way it's presented.  Dry, and straight to the point, with humor and entertainment.  What do you think?  Let me know how you feel about it!

Enjoy!

The BEST Vlogging Camera of 2018

Well, if you're starting out, or just want a video for your website, just get a camera!  What sort?  Well depends on what you want to film.  I would say just film!  On your phone or even a simple camera, and most today can do the job.  However if you do want to venture into something a bit more sophisticated with a bit of a budget listen to Sawyer.  It's also this year so this article is up to date.

What camera do you use?  Does it do the trick?  Comment below.

How to Make Videos with your Phone

It\s all about budget, especially when you're starting out!

Found Sunny who has some great tips on how to start filming if you want to vlog, make a video for your business, or just want to create something!  You can always improvise!  It goes to show that you don't need fancy equipment.  She agrees on my own ideas coming up in my ebook shortly.

Stay tuned.  Subscribe.  And comment below if you agree with Sunny or not?