Category: Video

Understanding White Balance | A Guide For Beginners

14.03.23

Have you ever recorded a video and noticed an odd bluish or orange tent to the footage? If so, the likely culprit is your white balance settings. When it comes to making video content, there are a lot of moving parts. From the gear you choose to work with, to framing choices, and locations, there’s a lot to keep track of. One of the most important aspects to making sure your footage comes out the way you intended it to, is to make sure your camera...

The Best Free Video Editing Software For Beginners Mac + PC

14.03.23

When it comes to making video content, the editing process can be the most difficult part to tackle for beginners. I think that’s because editing requires left and right brain power! On the one hand, you will need working knowledge of technology by making sure your computer can handle the video files and managing the software. On the other hand, you’ll need to harness your creative brain to successfully transform the raw footage into a complete...

5 Quick and Easy Tips to Improve your Videos

14.03.23

Lets face it - making video content is no easy feat. And If you’re just starting out, things can become overwhelming pretty quickly. There are many gear options available and settings to keep track of, it can be hard to know what you should focus on first. If you’re looking at your current videos and wishing they looked better, look no further. I’ve compiled a quick list of commonly overlooked items to help you improve your videos fast! 5...

The Best Camera Settings For DSLR Video

14.03.23

f you’re thinking about creating video content—I applaud you. You’re on the right track to making some positive changes in your business and/or personal brand. Video content is the powerhouse of marketing tools, and there’s no sign it’s slowing down anytime soon. In fact, Wyzowl found that 87% of people would like to see more video from brands in 2019—that’s well over half! With over 1 billion users on youtube alone, you stand to...

Video Tips | 4 Things To Check BEFORE You Hit Record

14.03.23

If you want to quickly improve your videos, be sure you check these 4 things BEFORE you hit record! If you ‘re thinking about adding video to your content marketing strategy, you’re thinking smart. Video isn’t only the future, it’s the present! Anyone looking to expand their reach, encourage engagement or establish themselves as an authority should be using video. If you plan to your video content online, you’re on the right track, just...

DSLR Lens Abbreviations Explained | Canon, Nikon, Sigma and More

27.02.23

One of the trickiest things to understand about DSLR cameras are the lenses that go with them. Not too long ago I wrote a post explaining the basics of these pesky things. We covered a lot of topics ranging from focal length, aperture and full frame versus crop sensor. If you don’t know what those terms mean, I highly suggest you have a look at that post first! Those topics won’t be covered here, but they will be referenced too a lot. Check it...

Understanding DSLR Lenses | Focal Length, Aperture, Full Frame vs Crop

27.02.23

If you’re learning about DSLR photography or filmmaking, i’m sure you’ve come across a lot of information during your research. One of the more elusive things to understanding DSLRs, is figuring out the lenses that go with them! On the positive side, there are a lot to choose from and on the negative side—there are a lot to choose from. Two questions I am asked all of the time is  “Which lens should I use?” and “What lens is...

How To Improve Your On Camera Presence

27.02.23

If there’s one thing I hear all the time, it’s that people HATE being on camera. Even though they want to be the face of their brand/business, the thought of being on camera or even public speaking makes them want to jump off a cliff. They show up to the set of their own commercial and get so nervous that they can barely put a sentence together. So inevitably, their on camera presence suffers. Does that sound like you? Well, hopefully...

How To Get That Blurry Background In Your Photos + Video

27.02.23

A blurry background is a popular technique amongst photographers and videographers. The technical term is bokeh, and when done right it can really make your subject matter stand out! But recently, I was asked by a fellow blogger that specializes in fashion, how they could make the background in their images even more blurry and I figured the information I shared with her could be helpful to others! Whether you are taking a product image, a fashion...

Beginner Youtubers Series Pt. 3: Lighting and Audio For Beginner Youtubers

27.02.23

I’m back with Part 3 of my Youtubers Series! If you haven’t already, check out part 1 and part 2 where I discuss cameras and lenses! These are the final things you need to consider to make your youtube videos really pop, lighting and audio! Lighting Lighting can be tricky and VERY expensive to purchase when you want to do it right. But there are some cheaper/easier solutions depending on your filming space. The first and most cost...

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