tips & tricks
How-To You Do
Get the Scoop!
From: Photoglisa@aol.com Someone posted a tip on how to scrim down your camera mounted light with used dryer sheets…here’s a trick if you’re out in the field and don’t happen to handily have one static-clinged to your fleece vest. Sometimes I find myself in a poorly lit area getting quick Read More →
Look, No Static Cling!
From: Bob Murdock – WFXT – Boston Frezzi light too hot on your “heads”?? Scrim it down a bit. Pull the dicro ring off place some scrim over the lamp and replace the dicro to hold it there. I use old dryer fabric softener sheets! Make sure they’ve gone through Read More →
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 →
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 →