Hello there videography lovers! How are you feeling these days? Today, we are going to share with you all the secrets about filming, that gives the cinematic look every videographer is looking for. It doesn’t really matter if you have an expensive camera and gear if you don’t know how to use it, right? Most of the people who are starting on this journey think that the more they invest in a good lens or camera, the more chances they have to film good looking videos. The truth is if you know how to use a camera, you could shoot amazing short movies with your smartphone only. Whether you’re just starting out on the incredible adventure of making short films and vlogging videos, or you’re a professional who needs a little refresher, we’re going to share with you today the must-haves to shoot your videos properly. Let’s go!
- Angles
There’s nothing more boring than a video shot from a single angle. Our advice here, is while shooting, try to these capture 4 different angles: a wide shot, a close-up, a portrait, a drone shot. Whether it is to shoot travel or wedding videos, it will give a more dynamic look to your video right away.
2. Lightening
Lightening is a key component for a great video. The best time to shoot a video if you want that natural light and glow, is during the golden hours: meaning at sunrise and at sunset, so you can use the sunlight as a backlight.
3. Depth in image
If you are looking for a cinematic look, you must absolutely give depth to your image. Depth is what will change entirely how your shoot looks like, and to achieve that, you must set an aperture at 2,8 at least, to get that beautifully blurred background. The second piece of advice we can give you to reach that depth, its to have two or three fields of view in your view. A shot with only an object or a person in the center is too easy. Try to shoot a foreground and background at least, so you can play around with it.
4. Lenses
The last piece of advice and yet the most important one! The choice of lens is one important step that you should consider before buying anything. Depending on what you like to shoot, you will need a different set of lenses. From wide-angle lenses (used to capture landscapes for example) to portrait lenses, the difference is huge. Inform yourself about this whole new chapter about photography and videography, because it will make a huge difference in your videos!
