Behind the Scenes

Go Behind the Scenes and See How Real Creatives Work

Knowing how to shoot is great but seeing how real photographers and videographers work – including how they break the rules – is essential for creating a unique portfolio of your own.

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Social Distance Photography Idea Using Projector and Old TV

November 30, 2020• Behind the Scenes, Photography • 2 Comments

I did a social distance photography project using a 1987 GE TV and an Epson projector. Go behind the scenes with me to see how it turned...

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How to Live Stream a Performance

May 9, 2020• Behind the Scenes, Streaming & Vlogging, Videography • 4 Comments

There are pro tools that help make live streaming simple. With no prior experience, I was able to stream a performance on YouTube. Here's...

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How to Make an Outdoor Adventure Documentary – Behind the Scenes of Visions of the Lost Sierra

February 18, 2020• Behind the Scenes, Video Editing, Videography • One Comment

Tips on creating a nature documentary, including how to interview subjects in natural light, what gear to use, and other filmmaking tips....

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Advice for Making a Web Series: Behind the Scenes of 18 Grand

May 16, 2019• Behind the Scenes, Videography

Learn about the techniques used to make a 7-episode web series, including lighting tricks, transforming a space into a set, and working...

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Aviation Photography Tips, Plus Using Rentals to Smooth Out a Turbulent Schedule

August 1, 2017• Aerial & Aviation Photography, Behind the Scenes, Photography • 2 Comments

Learn how I use gear rentals to maximize my time in the air plus learn a little bit about my approach to aviation photography....

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Best Shooting Locations and Studios for Your Video or Photo Production

July 6, 2017• Behind the Scenes, Photo & Video Business Tips, Photography, Videography

From rooftop terraces to sunlit studios, discover the best shooting locations. These are unique and undiscovered spots for videographers...

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My Experience Shooting a Music Video Using a Ronin-M for the First Time

March 6, 2017• Behind the Scenes, DJI, Videography • 5 Comments

Head down to Panama with a complete Ronin novice and discover how you can shoot professional-looking footage even if you're brand new to...

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Inspiring Before & After: How 8 Creatives Transformed Empty Shooting Locations

February 14, 2017• Behind the Scenes, Photography, Videography

These photographers and videographers demonstrate how they make the most of their shooting locations for professional results....

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How to Set Up 3 Popular Interview Lighting Techniques

January 24, 2017• Behind the Scenes, Lighting • 9 Comments

3-light setups are incredibly common in documentary interviews. Here are some tips on how to get this setup for your own projects....

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How Lens Length Affects Apparent Background Size: An Example Using the Moon

October 13, 2016• Behind the Scenes, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Photography

Lens compression. You’ve probably heard that phrase used before, along with “flattening” of an image with a telephoto lens. So what...

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