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1 Person Crew Video Productions – Online Course – The Cinematic Look

Businesses of all sizes need better ways to offer their products and services to the world, and video is clearly the new language of brand communication. Learn how to plan a multi-camera production, increase production value through camera movement, and create cinematic lighting on a budget. Plus, get tips for adding great music and sound effects, saving time and money in post-production, and more!

Online Course

The complete online course is now available on LinkedIn Learning and on Lynda.com

Gear

All the video gear featured on (and used to produce) this course is available here.

Some links might be affiliates. If you purchase gear with them, I might receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks in advance for your support!

Questions?

Feel free to ask any questions regarding this course (on anything else) on Instagram.

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1 Person Crew Video Productions – Online Course – Up and Running

1 Person Crew online course

From planning a shoot to DIY lighting solutions, learn how to produce professional videos with very little gear, tight deadlines, shoestring budgets, and no crew.

Online Course

The complete online course is now available on LinkedIn Learning and on Lynda.com

Gear

All the video gear featured on (and used to produce) this course is available here.

Some links might be affiliates. If you purchase gear with them, I might receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks in advance for your support!

Questions?

Feel free to ask any questions regarding this course (on anything else) on Instagram.

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1PersonCrew Webinar with Benro – Turning Challenges into Opportunities.

I’m very thankful with Benro for putting together a webinar to discuss the 1PersonCrew Approach. The host was my dear friend Matt Hill, who is not only an awesome guy, but also a multi-talented artist in his own right. Matt’s project with handmade paper dresses and long-exposure portraiture is jaw-dropping.

I hope attendees found the webinar fun and and helpful. In case you missed it (or want to rewatch it) here’s the full recording. Feel free to leave comments and questions below, or hit me on Instagram.

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Gear: The Cinematic Look. Part 3 of 3.

Corporate Interview setup

I created three lists to share my favorite tools; one for the travel filmmaker who’s priority is size and weight. The second gear list is for those who are getting started or are looking to add new/better tools. And the third list is for more experienced filmmakers who want to take their productions to the next level.

Here’s the third gear configuration I’d suggest:

The Cinematic Look

This list is for people who already own the essential tools, but want to increase the quality of their video productions. A cinema camera and lenses, additional lighting tools, and better audio gear are included.

The “Cinematic Look” is what I’ve used for high-end corporate gigs, music videos, and even short films. Not all the items on the list are supposed to be used simultaneously. For example: I’d use the NanLite MixPanel 150 and a PavoTube Kit on most situations, unless shipping gear is required. In that case I’d use the Fiilex kit.

The same goes for lenses. Under controlled and well-planned situations, I prefer to use the Rokinon Cine lenses, but depending on the story, subject and shooting schedule a fast zoom lens might be a better option.

And here’s The Cinematic Kit on Amazon.com

Disclaimer

The gear lists are not paid or sponsored by anyone. They reflect my own independent opinion, and the companies and products I use and trust. Some links might be affiliates, which means I may get a few pennies if you decide to purchase something. Thanks in advance for your support!

Eduardo Angel on set.
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Software Recommendations.

Last week I received my first official complaint about 1 Person Crew. It was a very polite email from Michael G. saying “I truly appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts, but the last few posts have been about hardware. At some point, would you mind sharing some of the applications you use as well?”

Michael is totally right. I stand corrected and thanks for the feedback!

So, today’s post is about some of the software applications, plugins and smartphone apps that help me work more efficiently. The list isn’t organized in any particular order. I simply looked at my phone and computer and added the apps I use most often. I’ve added direct links for your convenience.

  • DaVinci Resolve – The free video editing software I’d recommend for anyone getting started.
  • Alex Audio Butler – A powerful yet simple to use audio plugin.
  • Causality – Interesting Scriptwriting app.
  • Shot Lister – Useful Shot List app.
  • Hedge – The software I use to backup memory cards and drives during production.
  • ChronoSync – The software I’ve been using for many years to backup my computer and hard drives.
  • Easy Release – Great app for model and property releases.
  • Artlist – A good Music and Sound Effects Library
  • Soundstripe – An even better Music and Sound Effects Library
  • Frame.io – By far my favorite platform to review and deliver files and projects.
  • BlackMagic Disk Speed Test – Free app to test the speed of your hard drives.
  • Adobe Premiere Rush – Decent smartphone video editing app. Its main strength is the interaction with Premiere Pro.
  • Quik Video Editor – Fast and easy video editing smartphone app.
  • Lee Filters – Handy app to decipher the hundreds of Lee filters.
  • Sun Surveyor – Very useful during location scouting to determine the sun’s trajectory at any given time.
  • Rode Reporter – Free and handy audio smartphone app.
  • Snapseed – Free and powerful smartphone app to retouch photos.
  • Dropbox – By far the most convenient cloud storage for documents. Get 500MB for free with this link.

Did I miss any mission-critical apps? Please share your thoughts below or hit me on social media.

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Gear: The Up and Running Setup. Part 2 of 3.

Filmmaking gear at train station platform.

I created three lists to share my favorite tools; the first equipment guide is for the travel filmmaker who’s priority is size and weight. The second list is for those who are getting started or are looking to add new/better tools. And the third list is for more experienced filmmakers who want to take their productions to the next level.

Here’s my second suggested gear setup:

Up and Running

This list includes the most essential items for people getting started, or who are currently shooting video but want to upgrade some gear. Lenses, mics and lights are fairly typical items. Size and weight are important, but not super critical.

I’d recommend this setup for anyone involved in run and gun scenarios like vlogs, education and training, weddings, red carpet premieres, product launches, sporting events and documentaries.

A typical example for this setup is corporate gigs where I have the luxury to setup one day, shoot multiple interviews for a couple of days, and then take my time packing everything carefully.

Here’s my suggested Up and Coming Kit on Amazon.com

Disclaimer

The gear lists are not paid or sponsored by anyone. They reflect my own independent opinion, and the companies and products I use and trust. Some links might be affiliates, which means I may get a few pennies if you decide to purchase something. Thanks in advance for your support!

Eduardo Angel in elevator with full filmmaking gear.
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Quick Multi-Cam Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Today’s tip is about how to create sequence so you can edit multiple cameras in real time, with the click of your mouse (or using the number keys on your keyboard).

Like many people shooting documentaries and interviews, I often shoot with two (or even three) cameras, and record audio separately.

Syncing the footage with the clean audio source in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve is relatively easy, but not always accurate. That is why for many years I’ve been using a plugin called PluralEyes.

Live editing is a great way to cut VERY quickly, but it involves a few “hidden” steps:

If you are serious about the craft of video editing, this new online course by Oscar-winning editor Tom Cross (Whiplash, La La Land and First Man) is pure gold. Highly recommended.

Do you find these tutorials and resources useful? Let me know!

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Post-Production for Low-Budget Films.

The Online Course

Experience a post-production workflow that is far from traditional, but is extremely efficient and logical. Recommended hardware, software and apps, batch renaming, 4K Proxy workflow, GPS tagging, the correct steps to color correct and grade footage, and even how to safely back-up and archive your projects.

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/video-post-production-for-low-budget-films/welcome

The best book for Photographers getting into Video.

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Pre-Production for Low-Budget Films.

The Online Course

Learn the entire pre-production workflow, from brainstorming to asset allocation all the way to actually pre-shooting your project. This course is geared to filmmakers working with small crews, but it offers essential lessons and resources for all content creators.

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/video-pre-production-for-low-budget-films/welcome

The best book for Photographers getting into Video.

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