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Collection:Shooting Video with a Nikon DSLR

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Tips & Techniques

HDSLR Video Tutorial: Getting Started with Your D-Movie Camera

Getting started with HDSLR video

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Moviemaking 101 – 6 Tips On How To Make A Video

Six helpful tips when making movies your camera

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How to Film Using Autofocus, Rack Focus and Manual Focus Techniques for Video

Focusing tips for HDSLR video shooting

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How to Record Audio: Tutorial on Audio Basics

Recording audio for video

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Different Types of Microphones: Audio Recording Tutorial

Using accessory microphones when shooting video

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How to Set White Balance for Video

Video white balance tips

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Video Composition Rules: Establishing, Medium and Close-up Shots

Composition tips for video

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How to Use Aperture and ND Filters to Control the Depth-of-Field in Movies

Depth-of-field for video

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Camera Support Tips for Shooting Steady Video

Five tips for steadying the camera when shooting video

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Professional Video Camera Equipment for Your HDSLR

Using third-party rigs, rail systems and other accessories

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Lighting for Video with AE-Lock Tutorial

Basic lighting tips for shooting video

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Introduction to Three-Point Lighting & Other Video Lighting Techniques

Advanced lighting for video

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Using an HDMI Recorder and External Monitor with Your HDSLR

Options for viewing and recording when shooting video

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Introduction to ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed & Other Advanced Settings for HDSLR Video

Advanced settings for HDSLR video

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Tips & Techniques

Shooting Family Interview Movies and Video with a DSLR

Adding interviews to family movies and videos

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Shooting B-Roll Video Footage with a DSLR

Shoot B-Roll for your videos for added creativity

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Using the Histogram to Check Exposure for Video

Checking video exposure with the histogram

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Using Variable Neutral Density Filters to Adjust Exposure in DSLR Video

Adjusting exposure with Variable ND filters

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Top Tips for Capturing Time Lapse Video with a DSLR

Tips for creating Time Lapse videos

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Tips & Techniques

Top Tips for Shooting Stop-Motion Animation Video

Stop Motion video tips

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