1. Tools & Elements OfFilm & Photography Rule Of Thirds I know it looks like a tic-tac-toe board, but this is a grid used to help a photographer compose their shots. Composition is vital to getting a great looking shot, no matter if its still photography or motion.
2. Sometimes you need to use a really slow shutter speed in low light situations. The trade-off is when using a slow shutter speed, the camera must stay completely still. This is where the tri-pod comes in to the picture. Using A Tri-Pod To Steady Your Shots
3. Aperture By Wes Jones Controlling Your Depth Of Field Can Make A Shot More Interesting.
4. Use A Soft Box Or Some Other Kind Of Diffuser. Lighting The Soft Box is basically a piece of fabric mounted over an enclosure with a Light source. They are typically used for photography, interviews, and on sets. Often times direct light from a source would be to harsh for a certain type of look, And it’s a lot harder to manipulate direct light from something like a lamp.
5. Pick a location that has as many of the qualities you need without having to bring equipment. If the natural set meets all your needs you won’t have to customize as much later… Finding The Right Location Is Half The Battle.
