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Monday, December 17th, 2007
In previous episodes I have focused so much on following the rules associated with videography, lighting, and editing, that I thought it might be interesting to have one episode devoted to breaking the rules. This was a fun one for us.
Enjoy!
You can get Izzy Video 65 here.
By the way, this is the free version, which […]
An Izzy Video Announcement
Monday, December 17th, 2007I’m excited to announce a change to Izzy Video. I’ve launched a new Premium Subscriber program. Here is what a Premium Subscriber receives:
The Archives — Premium subscribers get exclusive access to the archives of past Izzy Video tutorials (currently 55 episodes strong). The archives will no longer be available to free subscribers. However, I have […]
Izzy Video 64 - Channel Mixing
Monday, December 17th, 2007
This week on Izzy Video, I demonstrate an interesting effect using the channel mixer filter in Final Cut Pro.
Thanks to Alex Lindsay from Pixelcorps for showing the effect on a recent episode of DL.tv.
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Izzy Video 63 - Marantz Digital Audio Recorder
Monday, December 17th, 2007In this installment of Izzy Video, I briefly review a Marantz Digital Audio Recorder, specifically the PMD-670. It’s a piece of equipment I’ve had for almost a year, and I really like it. I’m not affiliated with Marantz, and this wasn’t a paid sponsorship. I’m simply showing another piece of gear that I find useful.
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Izzy Video 62 - Prevent Audio Clipping
Monday, December 17th, 2007The audio engineers in my audience aren’t going to enjoy this Izzy Video much. My method for preventing audio clipping is a sure sign that I’m an amateur, but it works. For those of you who are like me, untrained in audio, this installment of Izzy Video might be helpful.
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Izzy Video 61 - Light Modifiers
Monday, December 17th, 2007
Light modifiers, just like they sound, are tools you can use to modify your light source. For example, you might use them to change the color or shape of your light.
In this installment of Izzy Video, I briefly discuss barn doors, color gels, and a snoot.
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Izzy Video 73 - Masking and the Alpha Channel
Monday, December 10th, 2007
“Masking” appears to be more complex than it is. It’s a visual effect that we frequently see in video, and it uses layers. In this installment of Izzy Video, I introduce you to the concept of “masking”. I also briefly explain what the “Alpha Channel” is.
This installment of Izzy Video is available to premium subscribers […]
Izzy Video 72 - Light Sabers Made in Motion
Saturday, December 8th, 2007
Want to know how to put light sabers in your video?
It’s easy to do, and in Izzy Video 72, I show you how. I use Apple’s Motion to create the effect, but you can do it in many different applications, using a technique called “rotoscoping.” This installment of Izzy Video is available to premium subscribers […]
Izzy Video 71 - What to Wear and What Not to Wear
Saturday, December 8th, 2007
Colors change when viewed through a video camera. This means we have to be careful with what we wear in video. In this episode, Noell and I review several principles for dressing for a video shoot. We cover colors as well as other items.
You can get Izzy Video 71 here.
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Izzy Video 70 - Zero Crossing
Saturday, December 8th, 2007I just posted Izzy Video 70 in the members-only area. This new video tutorial is about avoiding clicks and pops in the audio portion of your video. I have had several people ask me why they have “click” sounds in their videos. Usually this happens during transitions, and this tutorial should help you avoid those […]
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