6 Tips to Transition from Photo to Video

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In this video, photographer David Flores shares six tips for still photographers who want to start exploring the world of videography. It might be obvious, but photographers making still images with modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras have instant access to the ability to create professional-quality video. But the switch from photo to video presents a learning curve. Here, we look at a half dozen things you need to consider before calling yourself a videographer. 

 

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Elena M.
7 years ago

I set my DSLR to a shutter speed of 50 to film at 24 FPS. The lighting in the room consisted of fluorescent tubes. The result was a terrible flicker. I later read that for this type of lighting in the US, you have to set the shutter speed at 60 to avoid the flicker. I did just that and the problem was solved. 

David W.
7 years ago

Nice, helpful summary. I started exploring video using first my Canon G12, then 70D, now 6D, and photographic zoom lenses in the wide to normal range. Generally, I use video to complement the stills I take when travelling to create a documentary style home movie.  I've been self taught by the school of hard knocks, and I had no clue about the ratio for frame rate to shutter speed - your video was worth watching for me, just for that. 

My learning curve issues now mostly avoided, have been 1) autofocus related, where the camera searches instead of staying on target (I should have used tracking or manual focus),  2) similarly, exposure issues where passing clouds or something caused the camera to alternately go dark and light (a big issue for time lapses, resulting in bad flicker) and 3) ambient sound being completely compromised by a bit of breeze (have to either cover the mic with a wind sponge, a cleaning cloth, or similar.)