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Video Production

Get Off Auto! Camera Basics: What the Heck is ISO?

So what the heck is ISO? Today we’re going to look at the last component of the exposure triangle which is ISO, and also talk about how to use the three components in harmony so you can achieve great footage every time. ISO controls how bright your footage is, and it also affects how grainy […]

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Video Production

Get Off Auto! Camera Basics: Aperture Explained

Today we’re looking at the second component of the exposure triangle which is aperture. If you missed part one which talks all about shutter speed you can check it out here. Without further ado, let’s jump in and talk about aperture. The aperture controls how much light enters the camera through the iris, which are […]

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Video Production

Get Off Auto! Camera Basics: Understanding Shutter Speed

If you are ready to take control of your camera, it’s time to learn the exposure triangle, and how you can use these settings to your advantage when you’re shooting. The exposure triangle comprises of three camera and lens controls that regulate light sensitivity. Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are the three components of the […]

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Video Production

How To Use the Natural Lighting in Your Home

So, how do you create nice shots? It doesn’t matter how expensive a camera you have or how great your equipment is; your lighting is going to make or break the look of your shot. You don’t have to go out and spend a heap of money on a really professional lighting setup to have […]

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Story Telling

What I Learnt in Absolute, Blissful, Nothing

There’s a place called Deon’s Lookout on the way to Birdsville (the most western town in Queensland) when you drive from the east. You can walk around the top of this lookout for 360-degree views of absolute… nothing. Not an inkling of civilisation as far as the eye can see. Trees line the empty creeks […]

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Video Production

Things to Avoid Wearing on Camera

My first piece of advice is wear whatever makes you feel good! I like to wear t-shirts and sweaters because… well, they’re comfortable! But also I want my brand and my personality to come across as relaxed and fun just like it is in real life. But if you want to portray your personal brand […]

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Marketing

How to Simplify Your Message (and why you should be doing it on video)

‘The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.’ — Ralph G. Nichols Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen a recurring theme. A question that keeps coming up is, “I offer so many services, how do I put into words everything my […]

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Story Telling Video Production

I Don’t Know What to Say on Camera!

“I want to make videos, but I don’t know what to say or do when I’m sitting in front of the camera.” This is one of the most common things I talk to my clients about – especially if it is the first time they’re thinking about creating videos. I want to make one thing […]

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Marketing Video Production

I don’t have time to make videos!

If time restraints are stopping you from getting your message out on video I have some tips to streamline your video making process to get out there and get your voice heard. Showing up on video allows your audience to start to get to know you before they’ve even had an interaction with you. If […]

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Marketing

3 Words I’ve Banned From my Vocabulary

Our inner dialogue plays a huge role in our mental health and how we see ourselves. In my first podcast episode I spoke to social and emotional learning consultant, Jocelyne Chirnside, about our inner dialogue and the words we use. Did you know that 85% of the thoughts we have every day are negative? And […]