Archive for March, 2009
« Previous EntriesIzzy Video 125 – How to Create the 24 Effect
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009This episode answers an email I received asking me to demonstrate how to create this effect. I use Final Cut Pro in this video, but you could just as easily do it in Final Cut Express, or any video editor that allows you to have multiple video tracks.
Also, as promised, here’s the link to the [...]
Izzy Video 124 – A Simple Setup for Shooting Outdoors
Saturday, March 21st, 2009This episode is a direct response to several questions I received from viewers. They were worded differently, but the basic question was this: “How do I shoot outdoors when I’m the only one there? What if I don’t have a crew? How do I work with diffusion panels and reflectors by myself?”
Well you can do [...]
Get Started With Video Workshop on April 17th
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009If you want to learn the fundamentals of video, now is your chance to spend a day with me live. In connection with PubFilms, I’m holding a one-day workshop on April 17th, 2009 in Gilbert, AZ (suburb of Phoenix).
It’s a packed day, starting at 8:30am and ending at 4:30pm. These are some of the broad [...]
Sony Vegas is 35% off the regular price
Friday, March 13th, 2009Sony has a great sale going until March 20, 2009. Save an additional 35% on anything you buy in the Sony Creative Software Online Store.
Now’s a great time to upgrade your current Sony software or give one of their products a try. All of the Sony software I use is rock solid. I [...]
Izzy Video 123 – Output Video for the Web
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009This week’s video does a couple things. It promotes my new course, Learn Final Cut Pro 6: The Izzy Video Guide for Beginners. Also the video answers a question that viewers frequently ask me: “What is your process for exporting video for the web?”
I covered the subject a while back, but my process has changed [...]
Izzy Video 122 – How to Shoot Video Outdoors, Part 2
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009As promised, this is the second video in a series I’m producing on how to shoot video outdoors. In this installment I introduce you to another critical tool for outdoor lighting. It’s the old, reliable reflector. Additionally I show different types of reflectors and review the advantages and disadvantages of them. Also, I show how [...]
Izzy Video 121 – How to Shoot Video Outdoors, Part 1
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009This is a popular request I get: Will you please show different ways of shooting video outdoors, when you don’t have all the comforts of a studio?
That’s a big request, and there’s a lot to cover, so this installment of Izzy Video will get the ball rolling. This one is all about diffusion. I’ve touched [...]
Izzy Video 120 – How to Create a White Background
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009This topic has been a popular request. Especially after the last episode where I showed how to create a black background, several viewers wrote to ask me to please show how to create a white background.
This video will show you how to create a completely white background. It’s more complicated than creating a black background, [...]
Izzy Video 119 – How to Create a Black Background
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009In this installment of Izzy Video, I show you how to create a completely black background for your talking head videos. I also review the advantages of having a black background, and when you might want to avoid it.
This video is for members only. If you would like to learn more about an Izzy Video [...]
Izzy Video 118 – How to Find Great Locations for Shooting Video
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009Sometimes you might want to shoot video outside, and you want to do it someplace beautiful. How do you find a location like that?
This installment of Izzy Video will show you an innovative way to discover new locations for shooting video.
By the way, I’m releasing this episode under a Creative Commons license, so you can [...]