| Izzy Video: DV Tutorials (Video Podcast) |
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My goal in this installment of Izzy Video is simply to illustrate the fundamental differences between hard and soft lighting.
To do this, I light an orange using both a hard light source and a soft light source. The results are quite diffe...
Click the image, or watch the original full quality version of Izzy Video 54 here.
Travel Matte - Luma is a compositing tool built into Final Cut Pro. You can use it to create custom mattes in specific shapes. In this video, I show how to ...
Click the image, or watch the original full quality version of Izzy Video 53 here.
These days, most internet videos (including video podcasts like mine) are rendered for small screens such as those found on the video iPod. This can be a ...
I’m focusing more on the creative side of video in this new installment of Izzy Video.
You can use a Gaussian Blur in a number of ways, but my purpose in this video podcast is simply to expose you to some new possibilities. It’...
I’m here for business, but I think Wednesday (tomorrow, Jan. 17th) night would be a good time to get together for a drink if anybody is interested and available?
Audio request found here.
Just send me an email at israelhyman at gmail ...
Many of the videos I watch on the web are too quiet. I think that’s because new producers tend to spend more time on editing video and not their audio.
There are many things that can make your audio sound better. One of them is simpl...
Would you like to know how to use the Time Remap tool in Final Cut Pro?
My guess is that other video editors have a similar tool, but I don’t know. It’s certainly quite useful, but there isn’t a lot of documentation on th...
Would you like to know how to use the Time Remap tool in Final Cut Pro?
My guess is that other video editors have a similar tool, but I don’t know. It’s certainly quite useful, but there isn’t a lot of documentation on th...
Even when we’re trying to do otherwise, sometimes we all shoot bad video. This installment of Izzy Video puts my flaws under a spotlight. This is an opportunity for you to learn from my mistakes!
Anyway, feel free to watch Izzy Video...
Even when we’re trying to do otherwise, sometimes we all shoot bad video. This installment of Izzy Video puts my flaws under a spotlight. This is an opportunity for you to learn from my mistakes!
Anyway, feel free to watch Izzy Video...
Reposting as a smaller version:
My camera is still off at the shop, but I found some footage in my computer that I decided to use for this installment of Izzy Video. Try not to pay attention to the expression on Noell’s face. She was...
Reposting as a smaller version:
My camera is still off at the shop, but I found some footage in my computer that I decided to use for this installment of Izzy Video. Try not to pay attention to the expression on Noell’s face. She was...
Once again, the small version. This time it’s episode 47.
The original text went like this:
Because my camera is broken, I have no choice but to do more screen casts.
This installment of Izzy Video is for newcomers to Final Cut. In i...
Once again, the small version. This time it’s episode 47.
The original text went like this:
Because my camera is broken, I have no choice but to do more screen casts.
This installment of Izzy Video is for newcomers to Final Cut. In i...
I received an overwhelming audience request to post small versions of all the videos, so I’m doing just that.
This is Izzy Video 46, only much smaller.
The text from the original post went like this:
Time for another screencast. I ha...
I received an overwhelming audience request to post small versions of all the videos, so I’m doing just that.
This is Izzy Video 46, only much smaller.
The text from the original post went like this:
Time for another screencast. I ha...
My camera is still off at the shop, but I found some footage in my computer that I decided to use for this installment of Izzy Video. Try not to pay attention to the expression on Noell’s face. She was listening to a serious scientif...
Because my camera is broken, I have no choice but to do more screen casts.
This installment of Izzy Video is for newcomers to Final Cut. In it, I show you how to use the “Fit to Fill” editing option. It’s extremely useful...
We’ve been talking about it for a while, but the time has finally come to release Paperclipping: the Scrapbooking Video Podcast, hosted by my wife, Noell Hyman.
I’m also going to include the first episode in my Izzy Video RSS f...
Time for another screencast. I had someone ask me this week how to do the “Pleasantville Effect” in Final Cut Pro. This installment of Izzy Video shows you exactly how to do it.
Please get your Izzy Video 46 right here.
If you ...
Cinematography is more than framing an image. To me, it’s also the energy and momentum of an image. Or the lack of energy.
In Izzy Video 45, I briefly overview some options for adding energy to your imagery. It should be helpful whet...
Cinematography is more than framing an image. To me, it’s also the energy and momentum of an image. Or the lack of energy.
In Izzy Video 45, I briefly overview some options for adding energy to your imagery. It should be helpful whet...
I promised that I would get back to visuals, after having done two installments on equipment back to back, so here it is. In Izzy Video 44, I suggest several related tips to help shoot better interview footage.
Izzy Video 44 is available h...
I promised that I would get back to visuals, after having done two installments on equipment back to back, so here it is. In Izzy Video 44, I suggest several related tips to help shoot better interview footage.
Izzy Video 44 is available h...
Since posting Izzy Video 42, I’ve received several emails from viewers, asking for less expensive options for recording audio for DV. Although I’m not an audio expert (I’m a beginner, really), I show how using an alternat...
Like many installments before this one, I created this week’s Izzy Video based on questions I received from viewers. In this case, since so many people have asked me about my sound equipment, I thought I’d get into audio this w...
Like many installments before this one, I created this week’s Izzy Video based on questions I received from viewers. In this case, since so many people have asked me about my sound equipment, I thought I’d get into audio this w...
In this installment of Izzy Video, I demonstrate how to do single frame animation. It’s easy to do, and if you have children (like I do), you might want to get them involved. They’ll love it too.
The editor I use is Final Cut P...
In this installment of Izzy Video, I demonstrate how to do single frame animation. It’s easy to do, and if you have children (like I do), you might want to get them involved. They’ll love it too.
The editor I use is Final Cut P...
This video podcast installment of Izzy Video demonstrates different techniques for dealing with backgrounds in video. As it happens, this one is all outdoors. I plan on doing indoor backgrounds in a future Izzy Video.
You can get Izzy Vide...
This video podcast installment of Izzy Video demonstrates different techniques for dealing with backgrounds in video. As it happens, this one is all outdoors. I plan on doing indoor backgrounds in a future Izzy Video.
You can get Izzy Vide...
I appreciate it when Izzy Video audience members leave comments here on the website, because it frequently gives me ideas for future installments. Thanks to everyone who asked about exporting video for the web.
I will very soon return to v...
I appreciate it when Izzy Video audience members leave comments here on the website, because it frequently gives me ideas for future installments. Thanks to everyone who asked about exporting video for the web.
I will very soon return to v...
I received many requests for this particular topic. I realize that there are plenty of “how to make a podcast” type of articles out there, so it probably doesn’t make sense to add another one.
I couldn’t resist. Mak...
Izzy Video 37 is a quick introduction to machinima. If you don’t know what machinima is, don’t worry. You’re not alone. It’s pretty cutting-edge stuff right now. For film-makers it offers the chance to have a movin...
Special Izzy Video for tonight. Happy 4th of July, everyone!
Get Izzy Video 36 here.
After receiving several requests to show how to create the Ken Burns effect in Final Cut Pro, I thought I’d make a quick tutorial.
You can get Izzy Video 35 here.
By the way, if you find these podcasts helpful, you might want to sta...
This Izzy Video brings together some of the concepts I have previously discussed.
Many people like to interview subjects outside because they enjoy the look of sunlight over tungsten lights. I prefer sunlight as well, but it can be diffi...
Transitions are an important part of editing video. Apple’s iMovie, Final Cut Express, and Final Cut Pro (the three video editors I personally have some experience with) all come with a large number of transitions. With such a larg...
In Izzy Video 32, I start a series that will demonstrate techniques for making your own documentary. This first part discusses voiceover.
You can get Izzy Video 32 here.
Also, sorry I missed last week. Noell and I vacationed in Rocky Poi...
I get questions all the time on how to do different things in Final Cut Pro, so I’ve decided to give it another try. This one is about Color Correction. I am not an expert in Color Correction. I’ve hardly even worked my way ...
When I first got started in Digital Video, I spent a lot of time researching on the internet, trying to figure out how to make my video look more like film. Izzy Video 30 should be a good resource for those of you with the same goal.
You...
Izzy Video 29 reviews more details regarding what an F-Stop is, and how it works. This will answer some of the questions I’ve received from Izzy Video audience members regarding both exposure and depth-of-field.
You can get Izzy Vid...
With this one, we tried to do something different.
Because so many of the principles are identical in both still photography as well as videography, we decided to try a combination edition of Izzy Video and Woven Shadows.
In this combinati...
In Izzy Video 27, I demonstrate how to do an interesting effect by using some creative editing (you’ll have to watch the video to see the example). I received the instructions for this effect from a gentleman named Sherman Wing from...
In this Izzy Video, I demonstrate an easy way to create natural transitions by having the subject enter and exit the frame during different shots.
You can see Izzy Video 26 here.
By the way, thank you for all the comments on the last podca...
Izzy Video 25 demonstrates how using lines can create a more interesting image. This technique is an easy one to learn, and it’s one you can immediately use whether you’re shooting home or formal video. The principles of cine...
Izzy Video 24 “Continuity and Screen Direction” is all about the one simple principle of keeping the screen direction of the subjects the same from one shot to another in a sequence. It’s one of those fundamental princip...
In Izzy Video 23, I demonstrate the “Ken Burns Effect.” Using this technique, you can use still photos to add interesting effects to your videos. It’s dead simple to do in iMovie. Of course, I use Final Cut Pro, and it ...
In this Izzy Video, I give a general overview of “Three Point Lighting”. I demonstrate the effects of the key light, the fill light, and the back light.
Anyway, you can get Izzy Video 22 here.
If you’re looking to get st...
I’ve had several requests via feedback and email, asking me to do a tutorial on using text in videos. A lot of people find it challenging because it’s difficult to make text look good on a television screen. Hopefully this po...
Izzy Video 20 on Cutting includes hints regarding “Jump Cuts”, and “Cutting on Action”. If you have questions regarding this podcast, please feel free to leave them in the comments area of this posting. I’ll...
Download Izzy Video 19 here.
In this podcast, I overview several items which can help you achieve better color in your mini DV footage.
If your color is still bad, there are many color correction tools that most editing software comes with...
Download Izzy Video 18 here.
In this one, I cover the three main camera tools which help you get a proper exposure, Shutter Speed, F-Stop, and Sensitivity.
I also announce the newest addition to the Glimpster.com Video Podcast Network. It...
Opacity is the level of transparency of an item. It’s a great tool for blending items together and for making a more unified image. Watch the video for several examples.
Also, leave a comment on this post if you have other ideas on...
In this tutorial, I talk about the 4 steps to creating a montage, and then show an example of one.
Check it out here.
Music in this episode was provided by music.podshow.com. Brother Love rocks.
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There are many aspects to Digital Video, and all of them can present problems. This episode helps with the audio side of things. It helps you understand what Room Noise is and how you can use it as a tool.
Download the video here.
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Well, here’s Episode 14, and inside you’ll find an extra surprise (a big announcement, and I won’t spoil it here).
Anyway, this tutorial demonstrates more basic light information, and also shows the impact of good lightin...
This episode of Izzy Video covers the Framing Terms for different types of shots. You can watch the video by clicking here or on the picture above.
It’s a brand new month, so if you haven’t already voted for Izzy Video at pod...
Creative thinking can sometimes rescue errors in video footage. In Episode 12, I show you how to use Cut Away shots to fix problematic video.
Download episode 12 here.
Thank you to everyone who has been writing all those nice things about...
In Episode 11, I show you how different microphones have dramatically different results while shooting Digital Video. Trinity is a trooper and sings for several minutes, even though she is sick.
Download episode 11 here.
Update: Somebody ...
Episode 10 already! I hope you all are enjoying watching these episodes as much as I enjoy making them. I look forward to it every weekend.
In this episode, I show examples of key light positions, and introduce the concept of key lights. ...
In this video podcast episode, I describe hard and soft light and demonstrate how to soften sunlight. I’m hoping I don’t confuse everyone with the first part.
Please click on this link to watch episode 09.
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This is a special midweek bonus episode. Normally I only put episodes out on weekends, but this week I had a little extra time to make a second one. Episode 08 is very simple, but hopefully answers some of the questions I’ve been ge...
This one is all about Dolly Shots. Sorry it’s a day late. Link to Video: Download Here.
This episode covers several different ways you can use “Fast Motion” and “Slow Motion” in your Digital Video. Click here for the link: Link to Video.
It’s no secret that I love hearing everybody’s feedba...
In this episode, Israel demonstrates several different ways to use “panning”, including an interesting special effect. Download episode 05 here: Link to Video.
Please enjoy episode 05. My plan is to post episode 06 on Wednesd...
How to use “Camera Angle” when shooting Digital Video, especially when your subject is a child. Your imagery can improve dramatically with this one tip. Please download the video here: Link to Video
Thanks, by the way, to eve...
How to use “Shutter Speed” to make your digital video look better. Download the video here: Link to Video
Music for this episode was by Miggs. Hear them at The Podsafe Music Network
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Israel demonstrates how to use “Depth of Field” to make your digital video look better. Download the video here: Link to Video
Music for this episode was by Rob Costlow. Hear him at The Podsafe Music Network
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Israel demonstrates “The Rule of Thirds” to help you make your own home videos look better.
Click the link to download the video tutorial: Link to Episode One.
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