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Livestreaming

How to Use Periscope to Broadcast Live Breaking News Video

Tutorial • Beginner

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to live stream breaking news using a mobile device and an app called Periscope.

Cindy Burgess • 2 Jan 2017
Documentary

Master the Documentary Interview With These Practical Exercises

Tutorial • Beginner

In this video tutorial from my course The Documentary Interview, I'll talk you through some practical exercises that you can work on to help build your...

Mark Thorburn • 28 Dec 2016
Cameras & Lenses

Video Q&A: Should I Ad-Lib or Use a Teleprompter?

Tutorial • Beginner

Should you speak off the cuff, or write a script and read it off a teleprompter? This tutorial looks at the pros and cons of each and offers tips for both...

Cindy Burgess • 12 Dec 2016
Audio

How to Improve Your Travel Videos With Strong Sound

Tutorial • Beginner

Good travel videos are about more than pretty images. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about the power of sound and how to capture it well.

Cindy Burgess • 1 Dec 2016
Studio

How to Plan Your Home Video Studio

Tutorial • Beginner

In this tutorial you'll learn how to plan your home video studio so that, eventually, you can go in, flip a switch, press a few buttons and be ready to...

Adi Purdila • 10 Nov 2016
Event

How to Capture Video of a Live Keynote Speech

Tutorial • Beginner

Most videographers are required to record video of a keynote speech at some point in their career. While the job seems pretty straight forward, you can mess...

Cindy Burgess • 25 Oct 2016
Instructional

How to Create a Stage Plot for Your Video Shoot

Tutorial • Beginner

In this short video tutorial from my course, The Instructional Video, you will see how to put together a detailed stage plot for your shoot.

David Bode • 24 Oct 2016
Instructional

How to Set Up and Direct a B-Roll Camera on Small Video Productions

Tutorial • Beginner

In this short video tutorial from my Instructional Video course, you will learn how to get your cameras properly matched. You will also learn how to...

David Bode • 6 Oct 2016
Running a Photography Business

Video Business to Business: How to Work With Outsourcers

Tutorial • Beginner

Client management is key to a successful video production. One of the three main types of client you'll encounter is The Outsourcer. Here’s what they want,...

Cindy Burgess • 4 Oct 2016
Cameras & Lenses

How to Frame Your Webcam Video Like a Pro

Tutorial • Beginner

More and more people are communicating with webcam video. But most don't know how to put their best face forward. Here are four tips for a more flattering...

Cindy Burgess • 21 Sep 2016
Screen Recording

How to Add Custom Callouts to Screencast Videos in Screenflow

Tutorial • Intermediate

Learn how to use callouts in Screenflow to capture your viewers' attention in a screencast.

Andrew Childress • 30 Aug 2016
Screen Recording

How to Make Video With Capto, a Lightweight Screencasting Tool for Mac

Tutorial • Beginner

Let's learn Capto, an easy to use and brand new screencasting tool for Mac that won't break the bank.

Andrew Childress • 24 Aug 2016