Envato | Top 10 Video Quality Tips @envato | Uploaded April 2023 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Appeal to your audience with believable, authentic stock footage with well balanced composition and lighting. Discover how to create video content that sells with our top 10 tips for videographers.

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Tip #1: Framing & Composition (0:32)
Learn how composition plays a role in storytelling and why you should pay attention to the edges of the frame.

Tip #2: Movement (0:56)
Find out how to increase the commercial value of your footage with in-frame action.

Tip #3: Stability (1:19)
Shaky hand-held footage may give your viewer motion sickness, and no-one wants that! Shoot with precise camera movements and create more usable footage.

Tip #4: Trademark & IP (1:46)
Ensure your footage fits within the guidelines of our legal terms. Find out about trademark acceptability and our IP policy.

Tip #5: Commercial Utility (2:14)
Learn why you should avoid stock footage cliches and aim for authentic, real and spontaneous-style footage.

Tip #6: Lighting & Exposure (2:55)
Find out how to keep your footage looking natural and balanced, even when using artificial lighting.

Tip #7: Noise & Image Detail (3:21)
Learn about image noise and how to shoot in low light conditions while still maintaining optimal detail in your footage.

Tip #8: Overprocessing (4:03)
Don’t go overboard when experimenting with video effects. Keep in mind the end use of the footage and the fact that customers may need to customize to their needs.

Tip #9: Competition & Uniqueness (4:43)
Take time to review the competition in the existing library and ensure your footage stands out from the crowd.

Tip #10: Video Shoots (5:17)
When shooting collections of footage, ensure the footage is consistent, works well in a sequence and isn’t too similar.

Tip #10: Bonus: Title, Tags & Metadata (5:59)
Find out how to help customers to find your photos with correct tagging and titles.

See the full article and more examples of what to do and what not to do in this article: author.envato.com/hub/10-tips-for-creating-stock-video-customers-want/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=description

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