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I'm downtown but been running and filming since I got on the ground. Got knocked down by officers 227 from DHS who then shot me up as I retrieved my phone.
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If you’re in a position to do so, please look at the sunrise #pdx
Maybe you're just looking for really basic tips on improving your video clips. We've got you covered!
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First, how can you shoot steady video? See this clip for a demonstration on how to hold your smartphone. brace with your elbows!
Second, many amateur video makers pan too much! Focus on one subject and hold your device steady.
Check out the difference in the video below!
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Third, whenever you can start recording before the action begins and keep recording once the action you are recording is complete.
A good rule is 10 seconds before *and* after!
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As protests continue in #Iraq and #Lebanon here's a series of examples about how to shoot videos with better sound and light.
First: use one hand to block wind noise when shooting video on your phone.
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What if the person you're filming doesn't want their face to be seen? Check out the following video which demonstrates using back lighting from the same window to place the subject's face in a silhouette.
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And here's the resulting video with the subject in a silhouette.
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Participants at our training with @IRIglobal discuss their first activity: envision an event your Municipal Council can hold, and present the steps you will take to prepare and potential challenges you might face.
Thanks to @pressfreedom for reporting the death of our colleague Khaled Al-Zintani on June 24th cpj.org/killed/2016/khaled-a… #libya #benghazi
Why do journalists need security? important thoughts from the @InternetFF smallworldnews.com/blog/c0y6… #InternetFF
Our own @BaghdadBrian had the opportunity to speak with @marilink about the fantastic work of the @guardianproject xitter.cf/marilink/status/707187…
La gente de @torproject trabaja para que estemos más seguros en el móvil eldiario.es/cultura/tecnolog… #internetFF
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It’s far too hard to anonymize video – YouTube today is taking the first steps to do better bit.ly/1OxC7FE
Have you seen @_SecurityFirst? This week @BaghdadBrian posts a Q&A with founder @hollykilroy: smallworldnews.com/blog/a-qa…
Check out our latest Trainer Profile with @IndiraCornelio of @socialtic about their work in #LatinAmerica smallworldnews.com/blog/trai… #v4c
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Today we launch #StoryMaker 2 and realize our vision to help everyone make great stories. Get it now: play.google.com/store/apps/d…