This week, we started video design in Adobe Premiere. I have been using Premiere for a few years now and would say that I think I am proficient in it. However, I am still learning how to make videos better. I need to increase my video skills because you can't make a living in the film industry if you make bad films. To further my learning in video production, I looked for articles. I found an article called 10 Simple Tips To Make Home Videos Look Professional. Most of the tips are mainly about shooting video on a mobile phone; however, they apply to most other recording devices. I'm not going to bore you with listing all ten of the tips; instead, I'm going to talk about what I learned. I learned that when you are filming, you should avoid watching what you're filming. You should be looking at the camera or phone, depending on what your filming on. That makes sense because if you're looking at the scene, you wouldn't be paying attention to what is actually being recorded. Making sure that your video is in focus is very important. No one wants to watch a blurry video. Another thing that they suggest, is to use a grid. Using a grid can help to make sure the video is at the correct angle. I was surprised to learn that you should avoid zooming on phones. According to the article, you should physically move closer to the subject then move away. I found another article called How to Create a Good Video: 11 Steps (with Pictures). According to the article, you should always do a shot test before you record. That is something that I admit have never really done. I've always just gone out and started filming. Angles are very important because they can help set the scene. I learned something very interesting; you should use simple transitions. I usually either use a crossfade, but didn't know that the ones like spinning and melting don't make your video cool. One thing that really sticks is step five, to be alive. According to the article, you should use limited hand gestures. That is definitely a problem for me because I use hand gestures when talking in front of people and explaining information. The next time I make a video, I will make sure to utilize these steps and tips. Things to remember when shooting a video:
Works Cited
Coelho, Sherwin. “10 Simple Tips To Make Home Videos Look Professional.” MakeUseOf, 18 Jan. 2017, www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-simple-tips-to-record-great-looking-home-videos/. wikiHow. “How to Create a Good Video.” WikiHow, WikiHow, 5 Aug. 2018, www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Good-Video.
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AuthorI'm a student at Durham School of the Arts, and currently in the Game Art Design pathway. I like playing the Sims 4, playing with dogs, and riding horses. This blog will reflect my learning and discoveries. Archives
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