Gear recommendations 2022

Beginner / budget For those who just want to point and shoot: I always recommend your smart phone as a first choice. New models are better since the technology and cameras are always improving. GoPro Hero Black 9 or 10. Yes, it’s a sports camera, but you can...
COVID-19 guidelines for video shoots

COVID-19 guidelines for video shoots

Guidelines to follow Best practises to follow when you are the director on a shoot: Provincial mask guidelines must be followed. If a crew member is exhibiting signs of COVID-19 they must stay home. If an interviewee is exhibiting signs of COVID-19 the shoot should be...
Prepping for a shoot (students)

Prepping for a shoot (students)

Thank you! Thanks for being a model for UVic promotional purposes! We’re sure you have some questions on what to wear and what to expect. What should I wear? Tidy casual clothing is best. For example, unripped jeans, slim fitting t-shirt, slim fitting long...

Creating an Instagram story

As part of a social media campaign to encourage entries for my video contest (Research Reels), I created an Instagram Story. As this is new territory for me, I consulted with UVic’s social media wiz, Jes Scott, who gave me a tonne of advice on how students use...