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DSLR’s in the Avengers

It doesn’t matter which camera shot the Hulk smashing bad guys or Black Widow smashing balls, what matters is the content that we watched on the big screen.

Win a RØDE VideoMic Pro from planet5D!

The new RØDE VideoMic Pro is the most popular on camera mic for DSLR users. Now’s your chance to get one for free.

Gibraltar Videos

A few months ago, I did a video series for Gibraltar. I did most of the videos on a green screen.

Alex + Kenzie Wedding via Stringer Productions

A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of, once again, shooting with Clayton Stringer from Stringer Productions.

Audio Freebie: Stormy Weather

A storm just passed over my house. I figured I would get some B-roll audio of the rain and thunder and such.

Short of the Month: “BOY”

This month’s featured short, “BOY,” is brought to us by British Airways.

Baptism Testimony Videos

In our college ministry at First Lubbock, we have done alot of baptism testimony videos. Here they are.

Don’t Forget About Simple, Static Camera Shots

Sometimes, we forget how important a simple camera shot can be. If used correctly, the static shot can be very powerful.

Filmmaking Apps for Android

Here’s a list of useful Android apps for filmmakers. These are in no particular order. Some of them, I’ve used. Others, I haven’t.

Interview with Michael Rossetti, DP of “Love Magical”

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Rossetti, the cinematographer for the new independent RomCom, “Love Magical.” I tried to ask as many questions as I could to get a good inside look at the production of the film.

Short of the Month: “Ruin”

After the world has come to an apocalyptic end, there’s still a fight for survival. “Ruin” is set in the post-apocalyptic universe.

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The Hobbit Production Videos

Here are all the videos that have been released for The Hobbit.

Instagram filters for video

Use these free Instagram presets for you video. Available for After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Motion.

What’s the difference between a Shotgun Mic and a Boom Mic?

A shotgun mic is a microphone that has a directional pick-up pattern. A boom mic is any microphone that is at the end of a long, extended pole.

FCP Quick Tip: Using Audio Properly

In this quick tip, I show you how to use audio in Final Cut Pro 7. The file type needs to be exactly AIFF, 48 Khz, and 16 bit to work natively in FCP.

Ebay tip: bid during the holidays

Here’s a quick tip for all you ebay buyers.
Most of the bids on an ebay item happen within the last few minutes.

FCP Quick tip: Paste Attributes and Scale to Sequence

In this Final Cut Pro 7 quick tip, I show you how to copy and paste attributes to other clips. I also touch base …

Render and Export in Final Cut Pro

In my years of using Final Cut Pro, I’ve stumbled across the question myself, “Do I need to render before I export in Final Cut Pro?”
Short answer: “No.”

3 rookie DSLR problems

DSLR’s are awesome for video. These are 3 problems that rookies most commonly face.

Thanksgiving

I spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Oklahoma at my grandparent’s house. I love it there. I took a bit of video to bring back. Didn’t plan on making anything out of the footage, but made a short and fun edit.