Take Your Best Shot: Video Tips From the Pros! May 7th, 2012 / Comments: 0 With this post, we’re kicking off a series of articles and videos filled with fun and useful tips for creating polished and just plain awesome videos. The skills and techniques that you’ll learn come straight from the crazy-talented video production experts at NYVS. Ready? Let’s rock! What’s the difference between an amateur-looking video and one that’s slick and polished? Sure, there’s the obvious – the polished video might be shot with a better camera with higher quality and better resolution. But even an ordinary smartphone camera, in the hands of a skilled videographer, can produce incredible videos. In this tutorial from our partners at NYVS, you’ll learn about shot composition – one of the basic building blocks of great video. As you’ll see, these tips are simple to understand and easy to put into action. Let’s take a closer look: As NYVS points out, there are four basic principles that can dramatically improve your videos: <a href="http://www.pixorial.com/watch/a3d31dd28e65bd76b9f68cc2db65a8af" >1000288_SHOT+COMPOSITION.mp4</a> The Rule of Thirds: Your frame can be divided into a grid of three vertical and horizontal lines. Subjects look best when they’re centered on one of those intersecting lines. Lead Space: If your subject is looking in one direction, frame the shot so that there’s plenty of room ahead of their gaze. (The opposite can look unnatural and cramped). Headroom: Frame your shots so that there isn’t tons of space above your subject’s head, and be careful to not cut off their body at an awkward area, such as their knees. Background: Is your background distracting or annoying? Too busy? Too boring? Is the angle of your shot appealing and interesting? Ask these questions as you frame the shot and position your subject. Next time you’re watching a video, TV show, or commercial, watch for these shot composition techniques in action. Once you’re aware of these methods, you’ll notice them all the time! And now for a challenge: Incorporate some of these tricks in your next video; we think you’ll love the final result. Submit your video with these applied techniques by using your “share to crowd” button to share with moc.l1403693191airox1403693191ip@RP1403693191. If we feature your submission, we’ll upgrade your account for one year!
