How to Make A Thanksgiving Video and NOT Bore Your Family

Posted by on Nov 21, 2012 in Blog, Slider | 0 comments

How to Make A Thanksgiving Video and NOT Bore Your Family

Family gatherings are wonderful times. Great moments can be captured on video. The trap is most people shoot so much nobody wants to watch it afterwards. The secret is to shoot short shots, not too many. Here’s my Thanksgiving video; it’s just 10 Shots. I hope it gives you some ideas for shooting yours.   TIPS: Wait for good moments. You might shoot a few shots of people arriving. A few more of having drinks and appetizers. Serving and eating turkey. A toast or two. You know who will be funny and cool and who will put you all to sleep. So, don’t record every one. And,...

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Video Checklist: 5 Accessories You MUST Bring on Vacation

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

1. Spare Battery –– There’s nothing worse than running out of juice. You don’t need to buy the manufacturers brand. Save money and purchase a non-branded spare. 2. Spare Memory Card –– Or two depending on how much you shoot. And, how do you plan to transfer your video (or stills for that matter) when you get short of memory cards, especially on a long trip? Do you need to bring a laptop? (I’ll write a post soon about how to avoid bringing your computer.) 3. Lens Tissue –– Before heading out EVERY day, hold the lens up to a bright light or the sun to see if...

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Ready, Steady, Shoot! 5 Tips to Great Videos

Posted by on Jan 17, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Ready, Steady, Shoot! 5 Tips to Great Videos

As far as I can tell, there are no robust websites or blogs that help people shoot better home videos, videos of their vacations, families and friends. That has now changed. Ready, Steady, Shoot is the place to go for any all home movie questions. Wondering how to shoot a toddler taking her first steps? A ballet or karate class? A school play, soccer or baseball game? A dream cruise, ski trip, or romantic getaway? If I’m in a car, how do I shoot out the window without having the camera shake uncontrollably? Is there really any difference between shooting with a smartphone or video...

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