ORIGINAL: lungbuster12point06
ORIGINAL: FarNorth
I think he made some good points. What's wrong with learning the technical aspects of video and audio? I've been a hobbyist for several years now, so I don't claim to be an expert. I watch some hunting shows that I can't believe are being shown on TV. Panning way too fast, zooming way too fast, very shaky video, camera noise on the audio, etc. The same thing goes for some of the hunting videos I've watched.
I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like some people think they can get a camera, shoot some footage, and sell videos without knowing a whole lot about it.
There are a lot of online resources for video. A lot of what I've learned about editing and taping I've learned from forums on the internet along with reading a lot.
Yeah, maybe a little harsh, but some good points.
I concur
Great, where do video newbies go to learn? There have been several references to websites and forums but none posted.
Most of the guys that are creating hunting videos are hunters first, so when it seems like a hunter just took a camera in the woods to create a video that's because it is. The consumer of that product are also hunters who aren't going to be discriminate about fast pans and camera noise on film.
Now, that doesn't mean that those producing footage shouldn't strive to put out the best footage possible, but taping in a hunting situation is very unforgiving. So, any pointers on where to go for good information would be much appreciated.