by David Tames | Dec 16, 2018 | Student Work, VIdeos
The following videos are student work done in collaboration with APAK (Asociación de Productores Audiovisuales Kichwas) and community entrepreneurs in Ecuador. Students were participating in Latitude Zero: Ecuador and the Galápagos, a Northeastern University Dialogue...
by David Tames | Feb 26, 2018 | Documentary, Gear, Production
When you’re starting out making videos the best camera is the one you have and these days, most of us carry a smartphone, so it’s the best place to start. Here are seven tips that will help you make a better video using a smartphone. 1. Study the fundamentals of...
by David Tames | Dec 2, 2017 | Documentary, Process
A micro-documentary differs from a long-form documentary in terms of length, structure, and quite often, purpose. While most long-form documentaries tell a story with a classic three act narrative structure, shorter documentaries require different strategies for...
by David Tames | Jul 23, 2017 | Production
This is a rough draft of a work-in-progress, please share your comments with me via the contact form on this site. — David Tamés. When you shoot fiction sequences, you will more likely than not work with a crew. Here’s how to coordinate the efforts of your crew...
by David Tames | Jul 22, 2017 | Gear
Microphones used in video production are characterized primarily by their form factor, capsule technology, and pick-up pattern. A microphone may employ one of several technologies for translating vibrating air particles into electrical energy that in turn is fed to...
