Category: Videomaker Article

After everybody’s favorite part of video class, the filming, comes the what seems to always take much longer then necessary video editing portion of the class. Even though good and bad video editing techniques is matter of opinion in the grand scheme of things, there are still several common mistakes people tend to make while editing their films.

The most common bad video editing technique would be “Winging It”. This is when someone jumps head first into the video editing portion without a real set plan on what they are going to cut out or add to their finished product.

Ignoring audio is another common mistake editors tend to do. Audio is just as important if not more important than the visual quality of the video being produced. Desyncing the audio to the film is easy to do if you’re not paying close attention and that can make your video turn out mediocre.

Finally stealing ideas can be a big problem without a person even realizing it. We all tend to want to emulate the great films/videos we see other students or film makers produce, but true originality is what gets a good grade. As well as avoiding a potential copyright infringement claim.

10 Bad Video Editing Habits to Give Up. Videomaker.com. Chris “Ace” Gates. December 13, 2013. <http://www.videomaker.com/videonews/2013/12/10-video-editing-habits-to-give-up>

Title: Dynamic Chase Scenes  Author: Peter John Ross,  Magazine issue: Jan 2008

It is about how to make a well made car chase scene by getting a different amount of shot from closeups of the speedometer or the key in the ignition or push to start button if in the car also closeup of the tires spinning. To wide shots of the car with the driver in it driving the vehicle or car from behind driving away at top speeds. It also talks about how sound effects are easy 50% of the video, form just adding more loud spinning tires and police sirens and cars honking while the car drives away to make more tension and make the situation more intense.

I learned different shots you could use, and how just adding those little things could change how the whole video comes out and how it could effect the videos final thoughts from and audience.

I could use the different shots so i don’t have the same type of shots the whole time and at the end if theres isn’t enough good sound FX then add some more to make it better!

  “Dynamic Chase Scenes.” Videomaker.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2014. <http://www.videomaker.com/article/13484-dynamic-chase-scenes>.

Directing Tips from The Video Village by James Williams may 2012

This article summarizes things that could help you while you direct. The Video Village is a monitor that is attached to the camera but set away from it so that you can see and talk without being right behind the camera. Some cameras have Video Villages attached to the side of the camera. Having a Video Village would also make your film area a lot less blocked and people will be able to have a chance to move freely around the set. Most of the time the people inside of the Video Village are just the directors and the producers. I learned that when you get to bigger film sets and do other films that the video village is helpful and it makes the film easier to film. I could use this in one of my films to have one guy film and I will be in the village watching and calling if I want it that way or not.

http://www.videomaker.com/article/15438

Shooting Extreme Video for Profit by H.Wolfgang Porter and Jackson Wong

This article taught me a few things on how to film an action scene and also how to sell it properly and gather a profit off of the video. Using the right equipment to film is a definite must because if you don’t it could prove catastrophic for the Filmer by getting in the way or you could get a very bad film. Go-Pros are used by many action movement filmers because it is covered in a plastic casing and has good quality picture, along with the fact that it can attach to helmets and other objects. Before you go out and film , make sure you have an insurance policy for both yourself and the camera because it could always go terribly wrong and someone or something could get hurt and the policy will allow you to pay for it. This taught me how to be safe and how to know the difference between my products of filming. I could use this information when filming my action piece so that is will come of good and not be a hassle.

Music Libraries by Dave Sniadak June 2012

This Article talks to us about how music helps us shaped the film or object into a better idea of what the creator was trying to create. Music has been used in many films. Some use music from Itunes and have to fill out a copyright form to use it but others create their own music with some people and they only have to get a form from the makers which could be them since they created it, making it easier. Music can be used to add suspense to a film, bring tears to the crowd during a drama, or add intensity during a fight scene. Music companies usually help with larger films to get the copyright signed by the creator. This will help me learn to get copyrights for my music so i do not get in trouble with the law. Along with that, this will teach me to use the right music for the right mood that you are trying to set for your film. I can apply this in my movie trailer to help add suspense to the mood of the film.

How to Make a Storyboard by Jennifer Albright, August 2012

This article talks about many different ways to draw out your plans before you start filming. I talks about different shots from extreme close-ups all the way to long shots. This article tells us that you don’t have to be the best artist in the world to have a good storyboard, you could even use stick figures. On the storyboard, say the article, you should show the direction objects in the scene are moving and also if the camera is tilting, panning or zoom.We are reminded to not break the 180 degree rule. if you break this rule it can confuse people watching because it will make it look like two people are sitting on the same side of the table or area when they are really sitting across from each other. Storyboards can change a filming mess into a well choreographed film. I will use the ideas from this article to help improve my storyboards and keep filming according to my storyboard. This will help me when I am filming in many ways.

Horror Film Lighting on a Budget by Terry O’Rourke , October 2012. This article talks about way you can learn how to do lighting that gives a scary effect and looks good on camera but doesn’t tear you limb from limb in cost. This teaches you the difference between light and dark and what you have to blend between the two, giving you that good light effect. Harsh Light is also mention in the article. Harsh light is where you can see the difference clearly between black shadows and white light. Harsh light is used in many dark chase scenes or when someone is hiding from the unknown. I can you pieces of this article to help me with chase scenes during my action film so I can give it that scary yet strong feeling of light. http://www.videomaker.com/article/15436

Spooky Effects by Peter Ross, October 2012

This article gives cheap and good idea for making people squirm in their seat while watching. There are many different effect that they talk about in the article. The effects are the broken bone effect when you have someone where a long sleeve shirt  and put a bottle in it but cut of the top and put a branch inside of it, when the person goes to break it, the bottle and stick will snap giving the sound of a broken bone and the look too. Another effect is the Radiating power effect where you take a glow stick and put it i your hand and then cover it up and it looks like your hand has some sort of pulsing power. I learned many new ways to give the creepy effects and make people jump from their seats. I can use this when I am making my horror movie for my final and literally break a leg!

This article ” Matthews PRO Mount System Car Mount” by Colin Marks teaches us about how to use mounts for camera and how to make effective use of these mounts to produce quality products.The mounts usually way about 7lbs and can stand about 26lbs. the car mount system comes with suction cups that attach to the vehicle and allows you to get close/hug the tire to get a cool view for your product. Along with other camera products this article tells us to have safety straps and to use them effectively because the equipment is not cheap and could cause trouble if broken. From this article i learned how to use other ways of holding the camera without a tripod and still get an effective shot for my video. I can  apply this new technique to films by attempting to use car mounts for chase scenes or for a car point of view.

The article I just read was about the diva-lite. The diva-lite is a light that only runs on 2 amps of power. The diva-lite is easy and quick to set up. The diva-lite displays both day light and tungsten cool light as bright as a 1,000 watt hot light.

This article taught me about a light that only uses 2 amps

this light can help this class in flims