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Highlights: Higher ISOs allow you to shoot in darker or dimmer conditions, but they add grain or noise to your images. ISO is a measure of light sensitivity. In photography and filmmaking, it is part of the exposure triangle. Knowing what it is, how it works, and how it affects your work is critical to … Read more
Highlights: Podcasters and video creators benefit greatly from the use of studio microphones. We’ve covered shotgun and lavalier microphones, but we’ve yet to cover one of the most important—the studio microphone. What exactly is a studio microphone? That’s an excellent question. A studio microphone, as the name implies, is a microphone that is used in a studio setting. The … Read more
Microphones – The majority of the best vlogs, videos, podcasts, and films all have one thing in common, and that is excellent audio. Excellent audio mixing and editing, often with audio plugins, will undoubtedly be present in great-sounding videos and other productions. However, having the right type of microphone is the single most important factor … Read more
Video Sound is important because it engages audiences: it helps deliver information, increases production value, elicits emotional responses, emphasizes what’s on the screen, and is used to indicate mood. However, bad sound can ruin your video. Crafting great visuals is only one part of the production equation for video work. Giving your video great audio … Read more
Shotgun microphones are long microphones shaped like shotguns and used for highly directional audio pickup. The “shotgun microphone” is one of the most common microphones used by creators in film, television, and Internet video. It is used for highly directional audio pickup and recording and is named after its slotted tube resembles a shotgun barrel. … Read more
Shooting a movie on iPhone or iPad Highlights: An iOS device can be used to shoot almost any type of film. However, if you intend to shoot and edit the video on your phone, keep it short and simple. It’s difficult to watch a long, complex film on a phone or tablet. Disclaimer: Peekatthis.com is … Read more
When it comes to portable audio recorders, Zoom and Tascam are the dominant brands, but there are other excellent options available. Whether you’re a new or seasoned podcaster or YouTuber, you’ve probably considered improving the audio quality of your productions. While better audio can be obtained by using filmmaking microphones such as shotgun and lav mics, as well as understanding … Read more
Lavalier Microphones & Lapel Mics – Get recommendations for the best lapel microphones for creators of all budgets. Despite being one of the most commonly used mics in film, video, and live productions, the lavalier microphone will never be seen in a movie and will only be seen occasionally in television and internet videos if used properly. This … Read more
In photography and filmmaking, shutter speed and shutter angle are used to calculate exposure time. Whether you’re shooting photos or videos, digitally or on film, the exposure is the foundation of the process: how long you expose your film or sensor to light. Simply put, the longer the exposure time, the more light will reach … Read more
180 Degree Rule Highlights – When two characters interact in a scene, keeping the camera on one side of an imaginary line helps the audience keep track of the narrative. The 180 degree rule–not to be mistaken with the 180-degree shutter angle, and sometimes referred to simply as the 180-rule–is there to assist you with … Read more