THE ART OF THE MOVING PICTURE
I have always been a video guy. As a kid, I would spend my spare time making short films and fun videos with my mates. So when I left school, my path was pretty clear and I embarked on a career in television production. I eventually found my niche in small crew environments and more often than not I now work as a one-man band. This has forced me to refine my skills in all areas of production, but to also build a small, yet efficient camera kit.
Throughout my life, I have dabbled in photography and it wasn’t until I developed the TV series, Snap Happy, that I became more serious about it. I have really enjoyed the creative outlet of shooting stills, and in the process of making the show I have been able take my photography to the next level, which has inadvertently helped me improve my video production, too.
Video is a great communication tool and understanding how to record it well is a useful asset for any photographer to have in their skill set. As a photographer, you are halfway there to becoming a great videographer, but there are some traps photographers often fall into when crossing over to the video world. But don’t worry, I am here to help!
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You have probably heard the saying, “the best tool for the job is the one in your hand”. This is a great mantra to live by, particularly in a world where camera technology is advancing so fast.
