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Shoot as many places as possible. Practice makes perfect.
Alright folks! Let me tell ya about the time I turned a cheeky holiday with my mates in Scotland into a full-on movie-making mission, all with nothing fancier than me old iPhone. Who needs swanky cameras when you've got a phone and a cracking backdrop like the Scottish Highlands, eh? 1. The DIY Director So there we were, right in the middle of these breathtaking hills and lochs. Couldn't help but whip out my phone and start shooting. I mean, those views were begging for it! A

karl Allen
14 hours ago2 min read
First time reading from a teleprompter
1. Speak up! If there is anything that they or you would like to change in the copy let the prompter operator know. They can edit the text right there on their laptop. Or, If you need the font size changed, or something phonetically spelled or abbreviated, or you feel like the scrolling is too fast or too slow, let the teleprompter technician know. The operator is there to help you! 2. Be Natural. Maintaining a natural conversational tone really helps the audience or viewer.

karl Allen
14 hours ago2 min read
Makig your first Film
Top 20 Tips for Making Your First Film If you can survive a night out in Croydon, you can make a film. Making your first film is a bit like cooking a fancy dinner for the first time – ambitious, fraught with potential disaster, but well rewarding when you don’t burn the kitchen down. Here’s how to serve up a cinematic feast without setting off the fire alarm. 1.Crystal Clear Vision Think of your film idea as the first pint on a Friday night. It’s got to be refreshing, exactly

karl Allen
14 hours ago3 min read
Understanding ISO
This is one of the best videos i've seen that properly explains ISO and how to become more comfortable changing up your ISO. I've worked with so many new videographers and photographers who are stuck in the ISO trap. I did not make this video but I do think its the best explainer i've seen to date.

karl Allen
14 hours ago1 min read
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