Bill Middeke

Storyteller, Photojournalist/Videographer, Video Editor... Your source for #TVPhotogTips

[Bill Middeke @wildmediabill]

Thanks to @UNWCommDept and @daveberggren for having me in today to talk about photojournalism and storytelling.

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Now we get to the fun stuff with lighting. When you can get more lights in, you can have a whole host of possibilities with your lighting options.
These are just a few options you can do when you have four or more lights at your disposal.

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Lighting is not about throwing as much light as you can on your subject, it's more about creating depth and detail. As we add more lights it becomes even more important to know how to light without over-lighting.
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Setting up two lights is one of my most basic setups. I'd always recommend setting up at least two lights for sit-down interviews, particularly at night or with a dark background.
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When I worked in broadcast news, whenever possible, I liked to try to set up at least one light for an interview. If you can take the extra minute to set up a light here are some tips to make your interview look better.
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Shoot day! First time breaking out the pop up tent for a shoot, ever!

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Shooting pans was never one of my best skills, but with the helps of a few simple tips my pans have greatly improved.
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Our lens is very important, not only do we need to take care of them I offer a few tips to make care more easy.

Season 2, Episode #9: Advanced Lens Care https://t.co/fufW0B33BD via @YouTube

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Let's say we have an audio recording, in TV we need to find a way to make these recordings somewhat visual. Instead of using a basic graphic I have a few alternate options.

Season 2, Episode #8: Visualizing Audio Recordings https://t.co/g0JodfrRez via @YouTube

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Hey, @SimonMiller316, we want this to happen! “Why? Here’s why!”

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One of my favorite tips - We don't have to restrict ourselves to shooting computer screens with our main cameras, for more options & looks we can use smaller cameras for some fun variety.

Season 2, Episode #6: Shooting Computer Screens Alternate Cameras https://t.co/6rHq4ihZJg

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My first subscriber video request - Brett asks "I would love to see what you keep in your everyday bag as a photog."

Season 2, Episode #5: What's in my Daily Gear Bag https://t.co/UjFCs1fhN2 via @YouTube

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Let me set the scene - You show up to a shoot, like a press conference, and they want you to use an outside window, on a bright day, as the backdrop - what can you do about it?

Season 2, Episode #4: Window Backgrounds https://t.co/ajVUCAC43k via @YouTube

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Something that has become one of my editing pet-peeves is B-roll under audio. If the under nat sound/audio is edited well it should be seamless and you shouldn't notice it.

Season 2, Episode #3: Seamless B-roll Audio https://t.co/9hMWv63uNL via @YouTube

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#TVPhotogTips I like shooting in the elements, but it's good to know some solid basics so you don't have to spend more time than you need. Here are a few tips to help get snow to stand out in your shots.

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#TVPhotogTips Often, in video, we easily fall back on using premade backgrounds with photos, particularly with mug shots or police released photos. Here's one easy option to get your still photos to stand out.

Season 2, Episode #2: Mug Shots/Police Photos https://t.co/dzj91ct8Gh

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Sometimes we have to shoot computer screens, whether it's out of necessity or for effect, but it doesn't have to be a challenge.

Season 2, Episode #2: Shooting Computer Screens w/ Main Camera https://t.co/CrN1ThdEpK via @YouTube

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#TVPhotogTips Trying to get some steady b-roll shots in the wind can be a challenge. I have a few simple tips to help you get some better looking, rock steady shots in some high wind conditions.

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#TVPhotogTips It's inevitable, winter always shows up. But winter's a lot more tolerable when you're properly prepared. Some of my tips may be common to some, but I hope I have a few new tips to help protect you from the elements.
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#TVPhotogTips With newer tools comes newer techniques and opportunities to try new things. Here are a few suggestion on how to shoot documents with some newer resources.
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