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Filters

Livestreaming

5 Amazing Visual Assets for Better News Video Broadcasts

Tutorial • Beginner

Making your own news broadcast has never be easier or more affordable. With so many people giving it a go, how do you make sure that your broadcast is the...

Marie Gardiner • 17 May 2018
Cameras & Lenses

How to Choose the Best Video Camera for Your Trip

Tutorial • Beginner

Video can take you to the heart of the action and make your audience feel like they're there themselves, but it can also get in the way of your adventure. In...

Cindy Burgess • 11 Apr 2018
Landscape & Nature

How to Film Outside on Cloudy Days

Tutorial • Beginner

A cloudy day can make the light dull and flat. When a scene lacks definition like this, we need to find ways to create it.This lesson looks at how to make...

Jordy Vandeput • 15 Feb 2018
Screen Recording

9 Best Screen Recorder Capture Software (Free & Premium)

Tutorial • Beginner

If you need to demo software, screen recording can be really useful. Let's look at the best screen recording software available for different uses.

Harry Guinness • 13 Jan 2018
Documentary

Get Interviewing: Practical Exercises for Aspiring Documentary Filmmakers

Tutorial • Intermediate

Pressure can be high when interviewing your documentary subject, so in this lesson we go through and set some practical exercises to help build your skills,...

Mark Thorburn • 23 Nov 2017
Production & Recording

On-Camera Delivery: How to Keep Your Energy Levels and Pacing Natural

Tutorial • Beginner

In this video from my course, Improve Your On-Camera Performance, you'll learn how to deliver your message to the camera with energy and personality.

Cindy Burgess • 18 Oct 2017
Production & Recording

On Camera Delivery: Ad-Lib vs. Teleprompter, Pros and Cons

Tutorial • Beginner

Should you speak off the cuff, or write a script and read it off a teleprompter? In this video, we'll look at the pros and cons of both methods.

Cindy Burgess • 15 Oct 2017
Production & Recording

Body Language on Camera: How to Use Facial Expression to Give Context and Emotion

Tutorial • Beginner

Learn about the importance of eye contact and how to use facial expressions to appear more animated on video, with tips to help you look good on camera.

Cindy Burgess • 1 Oct 2017
Livestreaming

13 Best News Video Identity Templates (Broadcast Design Packs) for After Effects

Tutorial • Beginner

Openers, graphics, lower thirds... it's a lot to consider. Thankfully there are some talented authors over on Envato Market who've put together whole...

Envato Market • 28 Sep 2017
Production & Recording

Body Language on Camera: How to Communicate With Posture and Gestures

Tutorial • Beginner

In this video from my course Improve Your On-Camera Performance, you’ll learn how to sit and stand for the video camera, and what to do with your hands.

Cindy Burgess • 19 Sep 2017
Production & Recording

How to Build Your On-Camera Image and Appearance: Accessories

Tutorial • Beginner

In this video from my course, Improve Your On-Camera Performance, you’ll learn what works on camera in terms of jewelry, eyeglasses, and other accessories.

Cindy Burgess • 5 Sep 2017
Production & Recording

How to Build Your On-Camera Image and Appearance: Clothing

Tutorial • Beginner

What should you wear on camera? In this video, you’ll learn what to wear (and what to avoid!) in terms of clothing colours, shapes, and textures.

Cindy Burgess • 1 Sep 2017