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Use these four tricks for cinematic dolly shots on the cheap

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Dolly shots are among the basics when it comes to cinematic camera movement. But if you’re just starting out, buying a proper camera dolly could be a bit of an overkill. So, why not turn to cheap, even free options, at least for a start? Caleb of Wondershare Filmora has a few ideas how to do it and still get those sweet, cinematic shots in your video.

The goal is not only to have your camera slide in different directions but also to minimize camera shake while doing so. Caleb proposes a few options that could do the trick, and you already have at least one of them at home.

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Here’s a cheap and easy way to fake sunlight indoors

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The sunlight on an overcast day is a soft light ideal for photos and videos. And in this video tutorial, George and Kevin of Filmora will teach you how to emulate the look of sunlight when shooting indoors. It takes very little time, it’s a pretty affordable setup, and you can use it for both video and stills.

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Five do’s and don’ts of shooting slow motion

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Slow motion sequences can add a lot to your videos if you know when and how to use them. Nowadays you can pull it off with almost any camera, so you may even be tempted to overuse it. In this video from Filmora, you’ll hear five do’s and don’ts of shooting in slow motion that will help you create better and more meaningful visual stories.

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How to set up your GoPro properly to get the best quality footage

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Nobody could have imagined, 15 years ago when GoPro launched their first 35mm film camera, what they would today become. While there are many great action cameras out there, the GoPro still remains the most popular. But it’s not going to give you the best settings right out of the box.

This video from Filmora as part of their Travel Series delves into the GoPro’s ProTune settings. Filmmaker Justin Brunelle explains how to get the most out of GoPro’s dynamic range by using flat profiles with ProTune. We also see how to get consistency from shot to shot by using the manual exposure controls.

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Essential items and accessories you need to pack on your next travel shoot

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Deciding what gear to pack when you’re travelling to shoot photos of videos is often tricky. Different destinations and plans can require different items. You’re not going to need crampons, for example, if you’re going into the desert. But you might, if you planned to explore the Scottish Highlands in winter. There are some things, though, that are very useful regardless of where you’re going or what you’re shooting.

We’ve covered Filmora’s travel video series before, but I felt this latest episode deserved a post of its own. In this video, filmmaker Justin Brunelle covers the best accessories to pack. Not all of it’s related to photography or video, either. Some of it’s for general safety that you might not even have considered.

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This series will teach you how to make great travel videos

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If you enjoy traveling, I’m sure you also enjoy taking travel photos. And if you want to make a step further and start shooting videos, you’ll see there are plenty of new things to learn. This is why Filmora.io has another fantastic tutorial for you. In their latest series, they’ve teamed up with filmmaker Justin Brunelle to bring you an extensive and fun video guide for making epic travel videos. In 18 videos, from what you need to pack, different shooting techniques and gear, to even getting paid for your work – this tutorial covers it all.

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