Can you shoot a Motovideo from the ground up on a shoe string budget? If you can take photographs, or handle a basic video camera, you bet!
A lot of the same skills are used in photography and video, but the big difference seems to be that a video needs to tell a story, or highlight some action in a way that keeps the viewer interested and captivated as it is moving along.
A really good motorcycle photograph can stand on it's own as an interesting and captivating image. In fact, you can make a very compelling photo of something as mundane as a motorcycle wheel.
However, can you do the same with a video of a motorcycle wheel? Without some very interesting features, there's so much more you'd need to add to the video to make it worth watching.
Given that, have you got a cool project in mind? Have you been absolutely devouring information about shooting and editing video to prepare for your first feature video?
Have you considered yet how you will hold, or mount your camera(s)? If you need ideas, there are some great products here.
There is also so much to learn about video formats and frame rates and codecs, and all that stuff!
Just thinking about all the aspects of how to effectively compile a decent amount of video production footage and exercise good video editing skills good enought to create a mesmerizing film can bring on a major headache.
But, in reality, with modern software and cameras, it's really not all that difficult. You just have to learn how the cameras and software do it, and utilize them correctly!
Don't worry about having the latest gadgetry. You really don't need the latest and greatest equipment. You can rent or borrow nearly all the equipment required if you have the right connections.
A lot of the same skills are used in photography and video, but the big difference seems to be that a video needs to tell a story, or highlight some action in a way that keeps the viewer interested and captivated as it is moving along.
A really good motorcycle photograph can stand on it's own as an interesting and captivating image. In fact, you can make a very compelling photo of something as mundane as a motorcycle wheel.
However, can you do the same with a video of a motorcycle wheel? Without some very interesting features, there's so much more you'd need to add to the video to make it worth watching.
Given that, have you got a cool project in mind? Have you been absolutely devouring information about shooting and editing video to prepare for your first feature video?
Have you considered yet how you will hold, or mount your camera(s)? If you need ideas, there are some great products here.
There is also so much to learn about video formats and frame rates and codecs, and all that stuff!
Just thinking about all the aspects of how to effectively compile a decent amount of video production footage and exercise good video editing skills good enought to create a mesmerizing film can bring on a major headache.
But, in reality, with modern software and cameras, it's really not all that difficult. You just have to learn how the cameras and software do it, and utilize them correctly!
Don't worry about having the latest gadgetry. You really don't need the latest and greatest equipment. You can rent or borrow nearly all the equipment required if you have the right connections.
Consider how many of your friends and family have a POV camera or some other video camera recorders that you can use for your action shots. And for simple audio
recording, just find a good microphone and digital recorder to capture your interviews, motorcycle sounds, and more!
And with the advances int technology, your footage can all be put together with a simple editor such as Windows Movie Maker, or you can step up a bit to something like Final Cut Pro.
Many of the contemporary cams now available, starting from full blown professional HD digital video cameras, to accessorized helmet cams, across the spectrum to self-contained GoPro's, can shoot fantastic HD video.
Whatever Motovideo you plan to make, take your time to study the filmmaking craft, develop your skills, and most of all, enjoy the ride!
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