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When characters are in deep conversation in a scene, it's common to use a variety of shots, such as wide, over-the-shoulder and insert shots, to make the scene more dynamic. The J cut refers to an edit where audio from an upcoming scene/shot begins playing while the video of the preceding current scene is still going. In this way, audiences are prepared for the upcoming mayhem when the film finally cuts to a shot of the room falling apart. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the enthusiasm of Nathaniel Peterson who is wellknown as Coyote on wildlife conservation. It cites on Peterson's video channel on Youtube "Brave Wilderness" in which he endures pain from stings and face dangerous environments to educate and conserve. The article also discusses his fascination for animals since he was a child by hatching lizards, traveling to Arizona and chasing roadrunners.

Columns The horror genre is constantly finding ways to reinvent itself and remain fresh for new audiences. Because of this, several niche subgenres within the typical horror tropes have popped up that manage to bring in new viewers while finding fresh ways to scare long-time watchers. Analog horror: a more recent phenomena Analog horror is actually a subgenre of another subgenre: found footage. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers suggestions regarding technique of stop motion for animation. It states that stop motion animations are completed frame by frame but by manipulating the physical model of character in real sets. It mentions that writing scripts for animation is done with wide imagination without any restriction of location and possibilities. It highlights that creation of characters and their facial expression play an important role for stop animation.

The article offers tips on how to create dialogue with great impact in the production of narrative films. Also cited are the importance of blocking or the location and activities of the actors when doing scenes with dialogue, the use of camera tricks to achieve better results, as well as the 30 degree and 180 degree rules in shooting scenes.

The article focuses on planning and spontaneity in a video shoot. Topics discussed include the role of video production in telling a story or getting a point across, the required use of a basic plan in a video shoot in order to avoid waste of time and unnecessary costs, and the importance of making a video with purpose for people need to know that there's a point in taking their time to watch for something.

The article offers tips on shooting for the edit techniques to save on post production costs. Topics discussed include planning and shooting cutaways to cover up small mistakes done in the shoot, and keeping record of list of shots planned for a day to create a shot log in order to keep track of takes. Also discussed is shooting handles or extra footage before and after the main action in order to better manage transition scenes.

The article offers guides on videomaking using smartphones and tablet computers. Topics discussed include the possibilities of recording quality footage on smartphones using external devices, and storing footages in iCloud Photo Sharing, WEVideo, DropBox and Kingston Wi-Drive. Also discussed is using tablet computer for post production, and information on various editing applications and video sharing platform including Clesh and WeVideo.

The article focuses on common myths of video production in filmmaking. Topics discussed include need of recording high quality audio as crucial and the myth that shotgun microphone can zoom in audio recording, need of a bigger camera sensors that plays an important part in getting closer to the film and myth of doing white balance in filmmaking with white cards only.

The article focuses on multi-track mixing of the soundtracks of video recordings. The soundtrack consists of dialogues, music, sound effects and ambient background noise. According to the author, one needs to focus on balance while mixing soundtracks and one should also try to focus on overall sound quality.

The article discusses the feasibility of using graphic templates and stock video footage for a video production. Topics noted include the advantage of using stock footage in terms of maximized time and money saved, and the different companies that offer stock footage like Shutterstock and iStockphoto. The article also cites the cots and time benefit of using graphic templates for video projects such as transitions effects, lower thirds, and opening title sequences.

Figuring out your characters' goals, wants and needs within your script will help flesh out your script with poignant moments to drive the plot forward. A primary goal for everyone will form the basis of the plot, but individualized motivations bring about interesting dynamics between characters - something that will hook audiences more into the overall story. Timid characters are more willing to blend into a scene, while confident characters are more boisterous and draw attention to themselves. [Extracted from the article]

Hybrid Log Gamma is an open-source standard HDR (High Dynamic Range) video format. Curve In more basic terms, by using the curve to send its signal instead of metadata, HLG is able to put SDR and HDR into a single signal. HLG is a more consumer-friendly HDR option for video creators, but it's not without drawbacks. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the proper use of lighting gels. Topics mention including several purposes of lighting gels such as changing the light's color temperature, adding more realism to the video and bringing visual detail and helps in setting the mood of the video and balancing of different colors.

The article presents information on the complications faced during creation of script breakdown in film production, highlighting its impact on budgeting and set scheduling in production. Topics discussed include the management of scenes and run-time, tracking of location, makeup, wardrobe, and assigning of colors during screenwriting.

The article reports on several factors needed in videography including quality, motion graphics, and lighting. Topics mentioned include the need to develop videos that feel and look they are created for a large audience, the importance of setting high objectives in videography to improve the work quality, and the importance of image quality in videography.

The article suggests the importance of collaborating and building characters with actors or cast when directing a video. Topics include some ways to include cast in the video development process, the importance of a table read in video production, and the significance of rehearsals to ensure the cast is consistent in their portrayals from scene to scene.

The article discusses color grading, a post-production process centered entirely on altering the color qualities of an image a videographer has captured. Topics covered include the effect of color grading on a project's overall tone, emotional impact and storytelling, the distinction between color correction and color grading, and reasons to implement color grading into a project.

The article offers information on crafting strong characters in filmmaking. Topics discussed include providing screenplay by creating characters that drives the story of the film forward without putting tension on audiences, considering backstories of characters and their relation to the story and every character need to serve a purpose in their role.

The article discusses the factors to be considered in planning for the development of a multi-series video project. Factors include the intended focus of the series, the universal specifics such as characters, setting and episode length, and future season plans. The use of arcs in giving an alternative perspective and in telling stories within the bigger picture is also mentioned.

The author discusses the importance for video creators to tell their viewers on YouTube whether or not they are watching sponsored content. He states that viewers will always wonder if they are watching genuine opinions or something sponsored if the creators of the content they are viewing fail to mention they are showing sponsored videos.

The article discusses the author's views on the filmmaker's artistic vision on projects with high production values and technical details. He explains that novice filmmakers usually leave the important aspects of the plot or story. The author thinks that a stylish and technically sound video without content and substance cannot get viewers' attention.

The author is critical about the personal standards of the Facebook's policy of blocking videos. He expresses his concerns over the frustration faced in connection to the censorship of news-related events. The author is of the opinion that through this kind of a censorship viewers only get an incomplete version of the story. As per him this practice enables certain people to manipulate the system as per their own convenience.

In this article, the author discusses several advantages of using light emitting diodes (LED) lighting system over tungsten lights in film production and video production. Topics discussed include the use of tungsten fixtures for interior lighting, high power consumption of tungsten lights and the use of batteries for charging LEDs.

In this article the author opines that social media can elevate business endeavors to an all-new level while bringing in new opportunities for freelance video producers but mishandling oneself online can be disastrous.. Topics include venting in a public forum shows a distinct lack of professionalism, and suggestion that complaining about lack of work online won't solve the problem for freelance video producers.

The article discusses the important factors to be considered in choosing action cameras aside from picture quality. The author states that durability, form factor and battery life of the camera should be given higher priority to make it work for whatever one plans to accomplish. He also mentions the importance of choosing the right shape and mount to prevent the camera from falling off and capture the exact footage during the shoot.

The author discusses the ownership that can be claimed by filmmakers over autonomous video. It mentions that videos are a sum of many various parts, but it is the overall idea and the outcome that it the video uniquely the filmmaker. It states that each sot being recorded by the filmmaker is planned out and captured in a particular way to help in telling the story of the project.