How to get the best results on your video shoot

Getting the best results on your video shoot is essential for creating high-quality content that can help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re creating a marketing video, a product demonstration, or a short film, there are several key steps you can take to ensure that your shoot goes smoothly and that you end up with footage that you’re proud to share.

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Video editing software

DaVinci Resolve has quickly become one of the most popular video editing software in the market, with a large number of professional filmmakers and video editors using it for their work. So, what makes it such a great editing software? Here’s a closer look.

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Cinematography Showreel

New year, new showreel! Excited to showcase just some of my work captured over the years – from TVCs to corporates to lifestyle.
I’m now located in the NSW Northern Rivers region, working anywhere between Byron Bay and Brisbane. Want to know more? Head to https://coastvideo.com.au/

For a videographer located in The Northern Rivers, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Gold Coast or Brisbane, just get in contact with me to discuss your next shoot.

Now shooting in North Coast NSW and South East Queensland

Great video cameraman in Sydney

Big changes are in the air, I am now based in the North Coast of NSW and working anywhere from Byron Bay to Brisbane.

To make it easy for my clients in northern NSW and South eastern Queensland I have a new website – coastvideo.com.au

As well as this move I have added a heap of new gear and also have another camera, the amazing Sony FX6.

So if you are lookig for a great cameraman, videographer, lighting camera person, cinematographer or live streaming just get in contact.

I love working in Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Cabarita, Potsville, Byron Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Or anywhere in the Northern Rivers area of NSW Australia

Create stunning images by changing height and perspective

As a cameraman or photographer you always need to remember you can make things look like what they are not. Your choice of lens and lighting can make anything look completely different to what it does to the eye. In fact to eye is easily tricked by use of perspective, height and other visual clues we put in our images which can make our brains see what is not there. Continue reading “Create stunning images by changing height and perspective”

RED Epic Dragon Camera / Production Package for Sale

Update : Camera is sold. 

I have decided to sell one of my Red cameras. This camera is a great camera that has had very low usage time – only 120 hours on the sensor. It’s a great dependable camera that produces great images time after time. It is fitted with the interchangeable OLPF. It also comes with both a Red Pro I/O and A-Box so you can scale it up or down to suit your production needs. Continue reading “RED Epic Dragon Camera / Production Package for Sale”

Shoot preparation and shoot day tips

Plan your video shoot well

Before any successful shoot there is always some planning on my part as the cameraman or DOP. I like to have an idea of what I will be shooting and the location the shoot will be in. Really the more information you have will mean you can be better prepared and save time on set and most importantly get the best images. Try to get an outline of the shots needed or a storyboard is great too.
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Camera bags and hard cases for Photographic, Film and TV gear

Sony F5 Camera case

So how do you make sure your gear works when you need it too? That’s an easy answer, make sure you protect it properly. The easiest way to do this is to have your gear in protective cases or bags. Continue reading “Camera bags and hard cases for Photographic, Film and TV gear”

Video Production Values matter

Good professional video cameraman

If you’re putting a video online, you’re making a statement about your brand and its values. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “You only get one chance to make a first impression”, and any video you put online is that first impression. If the viewer is distracted by the bad composition or the incorrectly exposed image or if they can’t hear what you have to say because of poor sound recording, you’ve lost their attention and maybe even their potential business.
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