Kevin
Pane in the Glass
From: Rick Portier photog WBRZ-TV I had to shoot a story in a strip club last year. (it’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it) Got all the usual “pushing the limit” shots. But when it came to getting bites, no one wanted to have their face smeared across Read More →
TIP | Light Up My Life
From: Posts on the b-roll.net FORUM I’m still kind of new to the photojournalist world. Recently I’ve hit a great zone. Shooting good stuff, using my tripod (a lot) and making good use of my wireless mic. But I have had a few problems with interview lighting, the interviewees wearing Read More →
Don’t Distract Me
From: Ric Edwards, Classroom Technology Specialist This is a tip that veteran shooters will have learned long ago, but I hope it will help the newer photogs. I taught video production for several years and was always amazed at how many of my aspiring news photographers would come back with Read More →
Do You Hear That?
From: Kevin Foristal Just got done doing a special report. I found that the siren wasn’t loud enough for the effect I needed as it was recorded with me inside the car. I had a buddy of mine trhat is an officer turn on his siren and let me record Read More →
TIP | Lightning and Thunder from Down Under
From: Peter Kavanagh Nine News Perth, Western Australia When Shooting lightning, use a 5600K balance. Most cammos would use filter one on preset (3200K) or a similar saved balance. I now shoot lightning on filter one with an over 5600K balance and it looks much better. Also, try kicking in Read More →
Who Dat?
From: JD DWORKIN photogrpaher/editor NEWS 12 CT So, you are sent out to shout an anonymous interview. Your choices are some what limited to do so. You can shoot the reporter on a reversal, you can back light the subject into a shadow, you can shoot hands and feet, the Read More →
Richard’s Rules of Travel
From: Richard W. Adkins, WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC Let’s face it, no matter what we say, we all got in this business for just one reason. It’s a cool job! And there is nothing cooler than traveling on the company budget. But before you pack the camera gear and cash the Read More →