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WHEN BUYING YOUR OWN CAMERA:
--as a template," says Matt Jacobson, associate professor in the Department of Film and Media Studies.
Tony Ontiveros is a member of Titus Films, a Lawrence production company, where he rents out camera equipment and acts as a camera assistant. Here are some of his suggestions of advanced things to look for when buying a camera.
--as a template," says Matt Jacobson, associate professor in the Department of Film and Media Studies.
ABILITY TO SHOOT IN HD
High-Definition is an increasingly popular format as television and movie screens accommodate it. Consider if high-definition is important to you and how you can use it.
TAPE VS. TAPELESS
Tapeless cameras automatically record your video as digital files. Though this may be convenient, Ontiveros says to frequently make backup copies of your files in case of hardware problems.
PROGRESSIVE VS. INTERLACED
These terms are more commonly abbreviated after definition qualities such as 720p or 1080i. Progressive consumes more bandwidth, but interlaced can cause "twittering," which is the flickering that you normally see when people wear clothes with fine details.
FRAME RATES
The frame rate at which a camera records determines how the video looks. Most cameras shoot at a frame rate of 30 frames per second, but 24 frames per second can have a more cinematic look. Ontiveros says.
Jacobson also recommends performing research after the project has been made. He suggests getting many people who you do and don't know to view your video and give you feedback. You can then change your content to match the criticism and improve it. Jacobson reminds that it's normal for drafts to be revised and that it's okay to add something that might be missing or even reshoot shots that didn't turn out the way you planned.
Making your own videos can let you explore your creative side and give you perspective. Once you set to the task of envisioning your ideas it can be a difficult process.Start small and don't be afraid to use the resources KU has to offer. Once you complete even a short, well thought-out project, you will have the satisfaction of fulfilling an aspiration and showing the world something you are proud of.
That's a wrap. Putting together a final project can be tedious, but cutting-edge video software can aid the process. KUTV uses programs such as Final Cut Pro, and will teach you how to edit with the programs.
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