Um, I didn't forget to use the tripod - I forgot to MENTION the tripod during the video. Watch the video, you can clearly see movement indicative of picking up a camera mounted on a tripod at about :42 ish. As far as framing goes, apparently you don't get paid to produce videos for a living, and I do. My guess is that you're not trying to be helpful, but you're just a hater grasping at any straw you can to be a jerk. Truly sad.
Cool beans, Jim. Clever intro, tight editing, and a useful message. It's sure great to see more posters take an interest in educational content, especially when they've got advanced skills like yours to apply to them.
That reminds me of a quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. He wrote "There is no great genius without some touch of madness." I know the madness is there. But the jury's still out on that genius bit.
I actually worded that poorly. I was usin' my super nice manfrotto tripod with the 503 head on it when I taped that. If not, the wind, the hill, and the 20x zoom would have had that thing all over the place! :-)
Webcams aren't all that bad. I use one sometimes. If you ever want to buy a camcorder, I've got some advice to offer in another video, Jim Class Episode 1.
How can you take your self serious if you make a tutorial and forget your tripod.????? And please take care of your framing, it is terrible
jaapvw66 2 years ago
Um, I didn't forget to use the tripod - I forgot to MENTION the tripod during the video. Watch the video, you can clearly see movement indicative of picking up a camera mounted on a tripod at about :42 ish. As far as framing goes, apparently you don't get paid to produce videos for a living, and I do. My guess is that you're not trying to be helpful, but you're just a hater grasping at any straw you can to be a jerk. Truly sad.
somecallmejim 2 years ago
Thank you so much for this tip. Exactly what I was looking for.
I do have one question. If I open my iris all the way, how would I compensate if my shot then looks too bright, or over exposed?
Thanks,
Steve
manjunk64 3 years ago
Misty is adorable!
Dickens123 4 years ago
Jim, where you been? You still alive? How's the new house?
-Sandy
sandythepoet 5 years ago
Cool beans, Jim. Clever intro, tight editing, and a useful message. It's sure great to see more posters take an interest in educational content, especially when they've got advanced skills like yours to apply to them.
Urgelt 5 years ago
Eh, you've got to use whatever skills you've got. If What I shared helps at all, that makes me happy.
Peace!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Good dog, Misty. Good dog!
lakebitch 5 years ago
Misty is a great dog. Dumb as a brick, but a great dog none the less.
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Thats pretty neat jim.
what exactly do you do for a living, i kinda subscribed a couple months before your feature but i never really heard mention of what you do.
oh hows lil youtube by the way?
-nick
nivin69 5 years ago
Hi Nick. I produce videos for a living. Right now I'm also working for a radio station for some extra income.
YouTube the goat is healthy and rapidly growing. Peace!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Ohh cool, thats gotta be pretty cool, glad to hear youtubes doing well. looking forward to the next vids.
-nick
nivin69 5 years ago
I'm trying to get a camera so I can make videos myself, so I'm watching this avidly and learning a lot! Thanks for posting.
TraidorLocal 5 years ago
Not a problem. Let me know if you need any help. I've got a lot going on, but I'll try to give you some ideas!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Wow, I didn't know all that. I learned something. Thank you.
wigglepuppies 5 years ago
No problem :-)
somecallmejim 5 years ago
i knew you were a genius, jim
Doberman101 5 years ago
That reminds me of a quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. He wrote "There is no great genius without some touch of madness." I know the madness is there. But the jury's still out on that genius bit.
Thanks! :-D
somecallmejim 5 years ago
These vids rule Jim! Outstanding! You manage to post a lot of variety!
Abbey7 5 years ago
Variety is one of my middle names :-D
Thanks for watching!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Excellent advice. Thank you! If I ever own a camera, I'll be sure and try that. :)
mstrotalot 5 years ago
No problem. I hope you get to give it a shot someday!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Awesome tip! Thanks for that!
bubblywums 5 years ago
No problem. :-)
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Nice! Thankyou! I was having that exact problem yesterday!
JustinKelsey 5 years ago
Yep, just pull the camera back a ways, and you'll get a lot more definition. Thanks for watching!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
thanks for that jim!
firefl49 5 years ago
No problem. Thanks for watching!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
I feel so much smarter now....I think I can rule the world....brb.
BillyJulio 5 years ago
I ruled the world once. It was boring, so I gave it up for skydiving.
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Nice tips. Thanks!
youngatheartinAZ 5 years ago
No problem. Thanks for watching! :-)
somecallmejim 5 years ago
I love the help Jim. :) Now if you could do one on how to get my husband to buy me a new camera....LOL
Voldermoo 5 years ago
Well, I know a few things my wife could do that would get me to do just about anything....LOL. I'm sure you can think of something. :-D
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Oops ignore my last comment saying "Woo first comment"... when i first viewed the video no comments were on, now like 5 are on >.<
benduker 5 years ago
Eh, such is life. But hey, you were first for a while, and that counts! :-D Later!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
(Woo first comment)
Sweet, YouTube finally decided to let the video work!
Very interesting... good work as usual.
benduker 5 years ago
:)
b33p 5 years ago
;-)
somecallmejim 5 years ago
A cheap tripod can sometimes be worse than no tripod at all, so no worries if you couldn't find one. =)
MultimediaJay 5 years ago
I actually worded that poorly. I was usin' my super nice manfrotto tripod with the 503 head on it when I taped that. If not, the wind, the hill, and the 20x zoom would have had that thing all over the place! :-)
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Awesome tutorial!
agoat 5 years ago
Thanks!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
brilliant...it would be good to see you do a video of every effect you have taught us in one
Masterecords 5 years ago
Hmmm....Getting ideas for a "Jim Shorts 10th video extravaganza" :-D
Talk to ya soon!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Nice tutorial, thanks for that!
kipperooo 5 years ago
You're welcome!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Thats pretty cool...Too bad i dont have a video camera..Stupid web cams...Good advice though
MikaMeMe 5 years ago
Webcams aren't all that bad. I use one sometimes. If you ever want to buy a camcorder, I've got some advice to offer in another video, Jim Class Episode 1.
Peace!
somecallmejim 5 years ago
Oh thats sweet. I really need a camera but I cant afford one.
funkychunk 5 years ago