Archive for June, 2010

Learn how to make every shot count, whether you are filming a movie or a family gathering.

Video like a PRO

You have a camcorder, you know how to use it, but you want to learn the art of film making. Now you want to understand what film making is all about, so you can utilize your camcorder and its features to your advantage. Avoid common mistakes, add some flavour to your productions and get great results every time.  Get started and learn the fundamentals of:

• Setting up shots
• Using manual controls
• Lighting and sound
• Preparing your camera

Video Know How is about following the right rules and guidelines of good filmmaking and applying it when needed for best effects.
Here are some film making rules, guidelines and tips you want to know about

• Rules of well composed shots
• Tips for shooting great video
• Avoid seven camcorder mistakes
• Mastering the art of lighting
• Tips and tricks of the industry
• How to add some spice
• Helpful audio recording tricks
• When and how to use manual adjustments

Of course you can surf the net, study the local paper and find a course in town or a local venue. But what if the course is spread out over a whole term, it doesn’t cover all your needs, or fits in your busy schedule. Learning from books, magazine or the internet has its challenges and often provides only little snippets here and there.
Are you on a tight budget and prefer to learn at home with your own equipment?
How about a home study…

• Which covers all the points mentioned above
• Self-Paced: no more rushing to complete assignments, or trying to squeeze your life in around your courses. Finish in your own time, when you can give it your full concentration.
• Comprehensive Reference Materials: have everything you need to reinforce your learning handy, and take it with you for on-location reference.
• Easy Formats: view the presentation using just your web browser, and the e-book only requires Adobe Acrobat, which is a free download.
• Comprehensive: e-book, slide show, and podcast cover all the angles, and provide multiple study methods for different types of learners.
• Affordable: ALL-CAM courses are much more affordable than classroom driven courses in film school, so you can learn more for less.

Course Materials
The camera course comes complete with a PowerPoint presentation, as well as a full and complete e-book and complimentary podcast. The e-book provides an easy reference so you can find the information you need, quickly. The podcast is delivered as an mp3 file so you can easily listen to it from your computer, or on-the-go through an mp3 player or iPod.
This camera course is perfect for everyone – from amateur film makers to intermediate videographers – and will help you advance your camera and shooting skills to the next level.

The Presentation
At the core of the camera course is a comprehensive slide-show, which includes detailed graphics, pictures and sketches to fully illustrate each concept. The presentation is formatted as an interactive file, which can be viewed in any web browser – on your computer, laptop, or portable device.
The presentation format includes options to view with preview slides and without – so you can select the viewing style that suits your learning method. You can easily use the forward and back buttons to move through the presentation, so you can review a concept or skip to the section you want to view.

Demo – Click bottom left corner to start. All buttons are active, enjoy!

Summary
With the ALL-CAM Camcorder ‘Video like a PRO’ course you will receive:

• A complete and thorough reference that will teach you exactly how to work with your camera to get the best shooting results.
• A guide for shooting terminology and a reference of how your camera can be used in different situations.
• An easy-to-follow course that includes tons of photos and graphics, written in a clear, non-technical language.

With the ALL-CAM Film making estudy camera course you can quickly and easily learn to set up perfect shots, have great lighting and add interest to every shot. Make your next video look more professional than ever, for much less than attending a live class.