Filming & Photography
A Guide to Camera Exposure
The way cameras work can be complex and confusing, so here’s a little guide to try and explain things a bit better. Firstly, understanding how a camera works will make everything else make more sense. Essentially the two big parts of a camera are the lens and the...
Using Skype for a TV recording
A test with your interviewee / correspondent is always good in advance, to check for any issues with their internet signal and setup; also, to brief them on what they’ll be able to see and hear. Interviewee / correspondent: To be interviewed using Skype, you’ll need a...
Filming with a DSLR Camera
Here's a quick guide for using a Canon 800d/80d DSLR camera for recording video. Movie Mode Audio Setup Although the camera does record audio from its own microphone, it generally won't be the best quality. Because of this I would recommend using an external...
DSLR basics
This guide will explain how to operate a DSLR using the Automatic settings. 1. Put the battery & SD card in 2. Switch the camera on 3. Switch camera to Automatic Mode (with no Flash) If you wish to use Flash...
Editing RAW Photographs
Now that you've shot your photographs in RAW, you may be wondering how to edit them. I use Photoshop and its built in RAW editor and I highly recommend it. It is really easy to use and enables you to make drastic changes to your image with just a few clicks of your...
Shooting in RAW
As you explore photography and your DSLR more, you may start to notice the limitations of shooting in JPEG. This is where RAW comes into play. RAW is an uncompressed format and it captures all the image data when you take a photograph. This means you are able to take...
Panasonic AC30 Guide
The Panasonic AG-AC30 is a camera built solely for video production. You can use it both on a tripod and handheld (although I would always recommend using a tripod), and this model also comes with an LED light which is useful for filming in low light conditions. It...
GoPro Basics
The GoPro is a versatile action camera designed to withstand a lot of punishment, making it ideal for filming in more extreme conditions. This post shows you the basic functions on a GO PRO camera.
Panasonic AG AC90 guide
The Panasonic AG-AC90 is a camera built for video production. It is usable both handheld and on a tripod, although it’s always recommended to be used on a tripod. This model is slightly older than the Panasonic AC-30, and unlike the AC-30 does not have any lighting...
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