How to Set Up A Shot

by boh3m3 on Nov.16, 2008, under Tutorials

Cinematography and staging tutorial using that medium of expression first established in the late Victorian Era: Cassette tape cases.

Video after the jump.

[Tutorial] Setting Up a Shot from boh3m3 on Vimeo.

13 comments for this entry:

joiywtj
November 16th, 2008 on 10:46 pm
Why don’t you do this with some real people next time? Maybe not exactly a tutorial, but sort of an example of what was shown in this one.
After all…cassette tapes and people are pretty different (sometimes, there are some really block-y, expressionless people out there).

And, ben…do you like meat and potatoes a lot?
Thiefree
November 17th, 2008 on 1:52 am
Ben, don’t use real people, that was amazing! I love the cassette cases, it made me laugh when new ones were introduced.

I considered not watching these tutorials, not being a video maker and all, but I’m glad I did - you explained things well and with humour. I’m particularly glad I found out what happens if I Cross The Line.

Looking forward to the next one. x
bosco
November 17th, 2008 on 2:28 am
Thank you so much for this video. excellent presentation, and it helped me a lot. You should definitely keep making these.
joiywtj
November 17th, 2008 on 5:19 am
No, no…not for the tutorial, Thie. I meant as a full on example of what he just did, a sort of reinforce of what he just showed us.
The video was great, but lighting will…nevermind.
OzBro
November 17th, 2008 on 6:35 am
I can’t imagine what mean, spiteful things those three cassettes are saying about Emo Cure Boy cassette!

Excellent tutorial, great drawings and vacuum your carpet once in a while.
Tara
November 17th, 2008 on 8:52 am
very informative, great tutorial!
and i love the bits of humor.

emo cure boy.

i love the cure. not gonna lie.
joiywtj
November 17th, 2008 on 11:54 am
I was thinking the same thing, OzBro. But then, a messy room is a sign of genius. I wouldn’t want Ben to corrupt that.
Thiefree
November 17th, 2008 on 12:53 pm
This supports my findings, yes. Messy rooms are definitely a sign of genius. This is my consolation when I can’t find my hairbrush…
Terence
November 17th, 2008 on 3:27 pm
Dude, that was awesome. Keep doing what you’re doing. One thing though, I didn’t really understand the over-head”crossing the line” part. If you read this could you please explain or if someone else knows what he meant, could you explain? Thanks.
joiywtj
November 17th, 2008 on 4:41 pm
It’s my consolation when I can’t find my anything, other than week old pizza, and dirty socks.
Thiefree
November 18th, 2008 on 2:03 am
@Terence:

Basically, if you switch from having character A on the left and character B on the right, to having B on the left and A on the right, people will forget who is who, and who said what, and where they live, and possibly their own names.

I don’t really understand why, I’ll be honest.
Devo
November 19th, 2008 on 5:07 am
Awesome job Ben. You explained the line as well as an artist does his thing and now I can try to utilize this information the next time I’m doing a shoot! Thanks!
Thiefree
November 19th, 2008 on 7:46 pm
Wow, yeah, your site’s loading reeeeeeeaallllllyyy slowly.

You must be bored. Look around, maybe giggle if you feel the tickle.
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