When using DSLR, some ISO settings produce more noise than others, bear it in mind.
Good ISOs: 160, 320, 640, 1250, and 2500
Avoid using: 125, 250, 500, and 1000. These ISO settings create noise and make your footage look grainy.
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The sharp “clap” sound produced by a slate was developed as an easily identifiable point of reference for the person editing the project.
Tech Tip – Slating from Framelines TV on Vimeo.
From Framelines TV a great overview of slating.
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Framing and composition is one of the most easy to explain, but difficult to master, topics in video making. In the video below by Caleb Pike, along with Guy Silagi, you get a nice introduction to some of those basic principles.
HFSS Episode #5: Framing for Film from Caleb Pike on Vimeo.
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