Chapter 1. Shooting Video: The Basics of Video Production

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In a sense, video is just like photography. In fact, the principles of exposure, composition, and lighting are the same. A video is nothing more than multiple images. In cinema, 24 images (or frames) are displayed every second; in video, 30 frames are displayed every second. One important aspect to bear in mind is that video, just like good photography, is all about storytelling. I’ve had the privilege of meeting and interviewing some of the most successful directors and filmmakers in the industry, and storytelling is a constant theme in these discussions. People want to know who the characters ...

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