In school, I studied History Education. At the time, that seemed like what I wanted to do. But as I got closer and closer to graduation, it became clear that this is not what I wanted to do. I wanted to work in a creative field, and be able to express myself creatively on a daily basis. Some may argue that you could still do that in education, but it was not for me.
My studies were not all wasted though. I still have a desire to help others learn. I enjoy helping people who are totally new to DSLR video learn the basics.
Now by no means am I an expert in anything, and I know that I am still very young and inexperienced. I have much to learn and a long way to go in. However, I would like to start sharing some things I do know and things I wish I would have known when I was first getting started.
I am planning on making some tutorial videos, and would like some input. What topics do you think would be helpful to those just getting in to DSLR filmmaking?
2 Comments
Michael Johnson
Mar 3, 2012
Jered,
To me, the most helpful tutorials aren’t purely technical, but approach from a bigger perspective — the choices you made to tell a story and why.
You could take some of your work — a clip or piece that you really like, and break it down. Tell us:
-the overall vision or goal
-preproduction process
-cameras, lenses, and settings used, and why
-support gear — tripods, stabilization, etc and why
-composition, framing, etc and why
-lighting or lack of and why
-post production, editing, color, etc and why
A video wouldn’t necessarily have to be that broad — maybe only focus on one or a few aspects. The goal would be to get YOUR unique perspective on filmmaking. For me the most helpful tutorials alway tell “why” in addition to “how to.”
Jered Schneider
Mar 3, 2012
Thanks for the feedback Michael! I really like your idea, and I think that would make a very interesting tutorial. I like the idea of showing how AND why.
Thanks for the feedback!
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