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Video Shooting Guides

Shooting a video, whether as an amateur or as a professional, involves a couple of intricate steps to produce a quality result. What distinguishes the pro from the beginner is how they go about their video production process. And also how they are able to replicate the high-quality results consistently.

So, this is where we come in. We have put together some of the most resourceful materials for videographers, for the purpose of educating and helping video makers hone their craft more.

Why have we created a video shooting category? 

  • To help creatives access useful information to make proper video shoots.
  • To help beginner videographers scale their video-making process to a professional level.
  • To get videographers to move past the common challenges of recording clean videos.

To help budding videographers and enthusiasts, we put together helpful guides that touch on the various aspects of video shooting. From ways to brainstorm a video idea to the techniques for getting the best shots, and so on. We are here to help make your video production flow better and to be less tedious.

The publications in this category of the blog cover relevant details at every stage of your filming project including:

  • Pre-production stage;
  • Production stage;
  • Post-production stage.

From reading the information we’ve gathered together below, you can get answers to perplexing questions that might put a damper on the flow of your creative work. This is specially handled by the FAQs we add to every single article published here.

So, here are some relevant ideas that video makers and creators can expect to find here (among many others):

  • Getting inspiration and exploring your creativity as a video producer.
  • The essence of mind maps in shooting videos; covering scripts, storyboards, shot lists, etc.
  • The diversity of filming techniques, based on the project requirements.
  • Deploying and executing new filming strategies and ways to get more creative on film projects.

The information available on this page is delivered as part of our experience in the field of videography. So, you can expect to find our guided opinion on pertinent video shooting issues. Like how to select the best equipment for filming; cameras, lenses, and camera accessories like external microphones, tripods, gimbals, and so on.

Where are the ideas and information shared here applicable? 

  • Movie production;
  • Making of short films;
  • Shooting a documentary;
  • Covering a live event;
  • Creating vlog content.

We also discuss our preferred camera setup for shooting any of these different video content. So, if you’re hoping to pick up on recommendations for products to use on a video shoot, be sure to surf through our how-to guides or reviews under this category.

Here you can find the accessories needed for shooting videos.

Here you can find more information about lightning for video shooting.

Here you can find articles about microphones used for video shooting.

Best Vlogging Equipment in 2022: The Ultimate Guide

Best Vlogging Equipment in 2022: The Ultimate Guide

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Camcorder versus DSLR Which one is better for video shooting

Camcorder versus DSLR: Which one is better for video shooting?

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Different types of camera angles in film-min

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How To Make A Movie

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How to make a professional music video with a camera or iPhone

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How to make a short film in 2022

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How to make a time-lapse video

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How to Record Streaming Video

How to Record Streaming Video

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Movie Ideas How to Come up With a Movie Plot

Movie Ideas: How to Come up With a Movie Plot

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Sport Videography Guide - How to Shoot Sports Videos-min

Sport Videography Guide – How to Shoot Sports Videos

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Timelapse vs Hyperlapse vs Stop Motion What's the Difference

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