Adding Information to Your Video
What’s the best way to shoot a stunning place, like a summit with great views in all directions? I have tried slow panning for 360 degrees a couple of times, but I am not satisfied. If we pan slowly...
View ArticleFree Download: The Power Of Story
Have you had this experience? You grudgingly agree to watch a friend’s video. You click on the link. The first few shots are good. Cute kids. But about 10 seconds in you start to get a sinking...
View ArticleCan a Teaching Video tell a Story?
How can I better use storytelling techniques for teaching science? Does numerical data contribute to the story, or is having a data table in a video a sure recipe for having viewers click away? By the...
View ArticleStory as a Magical Organizing Force
I have a brain that likes things logical, nicely ordered and in line. You follow the rules, you get the result. I can’t get my head around the order of shots, stories and putting it all together. Once...
View ArticleMothers Day Video Tips
Ah, Mothers Day! Burnt toast and coffee made with hot tap water in bed (“We aren’t allowed to use the stove.”) . Macaroni-art “I love You Mom” cards. Perhaps a meal at Mom’s favorite...
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Better Call Saul: The Devil is in the Details
There is no better show on television than AMC’s Better Call Saul, from Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, ex of Breaking Bad. All four seasons are spectacular, but if you haven’t watched (or even if you...
View ArticleAdding a Story After the Shoot
I bought your book last Saturday and have already read most of it! I have a question about creating a story for a book-signing that I shot on Saturday to promote my friend’s new book. Using your...
View ArticleGetting from Idea to Documentary
I’m making a short documentary for my college doc course. My idea is to document my thought process while experimenting with sound design. The documentary would end with me having created a new and...
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