Foundational Film Making Training | Den lennie's F-Stop Academy http://www.fstopacademy.com The Simple Path To Filming Like a Pro... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:28:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Den’s Film Challenge : Shoot a 90 Second Profile Film http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/05/dens-film-challenge-shoot-a-90-second-profile-film/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/05/dens-film-challenge-shoot-a-90-second-profile-film/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:23:26 +0000 Den Lennie http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12878 http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/05/dens-film-challenge-shoot-a-90-second-profile-film/feed/ 6 How To Shoot Interviews : Introduction From Den http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-introduction-from-den/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-introduction-from-den/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:56 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12840 Here’s Den to introduce this month’s Lennie’s Lessons on How To Shoot Interviews.

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]]> http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-introduction-from-den/feed/ 5 How To Shoot Interviews : Lesson 1 – Professional Lighting Tools http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-1-professional-lighting-tools/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-1-professional-lighting-tools/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:58:47 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12721 In this video, Den runs you through a range of lighting tools that he regularly uses to shoot interviews.  All of this gear can be easily packed into your car.

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]]> http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-1-professional-lighting-tools/feed/ 9 How To Shoot Interviews : Lesson 2 – Simple Interview Lighting http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-2-simple-interview-lighting/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-2-simple-interview-lighting/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:56:21 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12727 In this video, Den shows you how to light a simple interview using only two lights and a reflector.

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]]> http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-2-simple-interview-lighting/feed/ 4 How To Shoot Interviews : Lesson 3 – The Challenge of Daylight http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-3-the-challenge-of-daylight/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-3-the-challenge-of-daylight/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:54:52 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12732 It’s a common misconception that if there is natural light available then you should set your interviewee next to it because this looks to be a good option.  However, as you will discover, there are often more challenges that arise as a result.

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]]> It’s a common misconception that if there is natural light available then you should set your interviewee next to it because this looks to be a good option.  However, as you will discover, there are often more challenges that arise as a result.



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]]> http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-4-microphone-placement/feed/ 5 How To Shoot Interviews : Lesson 5 – Shooting Groups http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-5-shooting-groups/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-5-shooting-groups/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:50:52 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12743 Shooting more than one person in an interview setting can seem daunting but if you follow the advice in this video, you will soon overcome that challenge.

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]]> http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-5-shooting-groups/feed/ 1 How To Shoot Interviews : Lesson 6 – Boring Locations Part 1, Frame http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-6-boring-locations-part-1-frame/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-6-boring-locations-part-1-frame/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:48:23 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12777 When faced with a dull looking location, the first thing you have to do is find an interesting frame to work with.  In this video, Den walks you through the process for finding a great frame in a dull boring environment.

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]]> http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-6-boring-locations-part-1-frame/feed/ 2 How To Shoot Interviews : Lesson 7 – Boring Locations Part 2, Light The Frame http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-7-boring-locations-part-2-light-the-frame/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-7-boring-locations-part-2-light-the-frame/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:46:56 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12780 Once you have found an interesting frame, the next job is lighting it to create depth and texture.  Den shows you two methods for creating a soft key light and describes why one offers more control than the other.

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]]> Once you have found an interesting frame, the next job is lighting it to create depth and texture.  Den shows you two methods for creating a soft key light and describes why one offers more control than the other.



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]]> http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-7-boring-locations-part-2-light-the-frame/feed/ 5 How To Shoot Interviews : Lesson 8 – Boring Locations Part 3, Final Adjustments http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-8-boring-locations-part-3-final-adjustments/ http://www.fstopacademy.com/2012/02/03/how-to-shoot-interviews-lesson-8-boring-locations-part-3-final-adjustments/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:44:33 +0000 F-Stop Sam http://www.fstopacademy.com/?p=12791 So you’ve found a frame, you’ve lit it with your stand-in.  The next job is to sit the interviewee in frame and adjust to suit their height, clothing and hair.

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