by bdoman | May 11, 2015 | Homepage feature, How-to, Tools
What is b-roll? First off, what is “b-roll” exactly? It’s defined as “supplemental footage inserted as a cutaway to help tell the story.” Back in the days of celluloid, “a-roll” was used to describe the most important, primary...
by bdoman | Apr 7, 2015 | How-to
It’s easy to spend hours watching YouTube videos about, well, pretty much anything. Using your mouse to adjust a setting isn’t exactly slow, but in some cases, the keyboard shortcuts are much faster. Here is a list of the best YouTube keyboard shortcuts...
by bdoman | Oct 30, 2014 | How-to
Need some video tutorials but are not sure where to find them? Here’s a list of the ones I’ve stumbled across. http://wistia.com/learning
by bdoman | Oct 21, 2014 | Equipment, How-to
Vimeo has produced a number of super basic instructional and fun videos on how to choose equipment and really basic shooting tips. https://vimeo.com/videoschool/101
by bdoman | Sep 15, 2014 | How-to, Tools, Uncategorized
High noon might be great for cowboy movies, but it’s the worst time to shoot video. Harsh shadows, raccoon eyes, high contrast… You need some tricks up your sleeve to combat these issues. Check out this instructional video on outdoor lighting at noon,...
by bdoman | Sep 11, 2014 | How-to, Tools
An “explainer” or “conceptual” video helps your viewers understand complex or abstract ideas using animation and voiceovers. You might want to consider creating one to explain what your department does, a complex process, how clients use your...
