Knowing When You Suck
The videographer who’s happy with everything he shoots isn’t going anywhere. Here’s the psychology behind why the people who worry about quality are usually the…
Stories & Insights
From the classroom and the field. Teaching, production, and what I’ve picked up along the way.
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The Mini-Movie Rule
Use the Mini-Movie Rule to make better 30-second commercials. Start in the middle, show do not tell, and build ads that feel like stories.
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Overcoming the Malaise Between Shooting and Editing in Videography
Editing Slump is the core idea in this piece, and the practical takeaway is straightforward: introduction: the videographer’s journey from excitement to exhaustion the journey…
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The terror of the blank page (or screen)
Blank Page Anxiety is the core idea in this piece, and the practical takeaway is straightforward: mornings in my world are spent teaching a/v classes…
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Make a pot.
If you try to make every creative work a masterpiece, you’ll go insane. Sometimes, you don’t need to make a Ming vase – you need…
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So bad it’s good
So Bad It’s Good is the core idea in this piece, and the practical takeaway is straightforward: much like “plan 9 from outer space,” there’s…
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Make a pot
Perfectionism In Creative Work is the core idea in this piece, and the practical takeaway is straightforward: (photo credit: theartguy via compfight cc ) if…
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Plan your shoots
Video Shoot Planning is the core idea in this piece, and the practical takeaway is straightforward: our deadline was approaching quickly, and we hadn’t shot…
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The place of ego
It should go without saying that whatever kind of publicity you’re putting out, it’s going to reflect back on your, your organization or your business.…
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Everybody wants to be appreciated
Feeling Appreciated is the core idea in this piece, and the practical takeaway is straightforward: my son lulled me into a false sense of security.…
