Sunday, March 27, 2016

This week: A short film, 1 funny moments video, 1 highlight video (with a special guest!), a vlog, and an Easter special in which I build some rabbits!



Thursday, March 17, 2016

Today we look at a few text styles that are easy to create and also look awesome! Enjoy the video!


Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Today in the world of block game we use the wrong class! Despite my ill preparations, it worked out in the end.


Sunday, March 13, 2016

It has been many moons since I uploaded a video like this! Enjoy the short!


Thursday, March 10, 2016

Triple Speedart

This video has 3 speedarts in it! Two are thumbnails for gaming videos, and the last one is from a vlog (all of which will be linked when uploaded to my second channel)


Sunday, March 6, 2016

Aperture and I.S.O.

Watch this week's video by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

The Basics:
Aperture is the diameter of the hole in the lens that light enters through, and it determines the brightness of the image. The larger your aperture is, the shallower your depth of field will be. Aperture is expressed as f/a number, and a larger aperture is expressed as a smaller number.
I.S.O. is how much light is needed for your camera to produce an image with the proper exposure. The larger your aperture is, the lower you can set the I.S.O., which will result in less grain. Grain usually becomes noticeable when using an I.S.O. of 1600 or above.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Tips and Techniques for Filming a Vlog

This week we look at a few tips and techniques for setting up a vlog-style shot. Scroll to the bottom of this post to watch the video.
1. Lighting should generally not be intended to appear dramatic. Consistency is the top priority. Tips: if you are using a bright light, don't get it too close to yourself to avoid being overexposed, and if the light is too harsh, try using diffusion like an umbrella on a light.
2. Leading lines are a great way to compose your frame. Find an angle with multiple lines that intersect at the point of interest (probably your face.)
3. Pick your lens wisely. A wider lens will make it easier for you to stay in frame and in focus. Turning up the aperture value of your lens will achieve a similar effect in terms of focus, but will also introduce grain into the image.
4. Depth is one of the most overlooked qualities of a shot, and it is also one of the most important qualities. For good depth, try putting more distance between yourself and the background.
5. The background itself is also very important. Do some creative production design! The YouTube Creator Academy has a great tutorial about this.