December 19th? I asked as I clicked on the bottom-right corner of my computer screen to check the date. “Yeah, December 19th,” my best friend said from the other side of the phone. “I’m free that day,” I replied. “Then …
Beginner’s Video Toolkit: 6 Free and Simple Tools I Used to Start My Journey
Video producing started almost accidentally for me. I had never planned or even imagined that I would get into creating and editing videos, let alone be in front of the camera. I was the kind of person who honestly thought …
How I Learned That Sound Can Make or Break Your Video (In 7 Simple Ways)
If you’ve ever watched those Instagram reels where a cute guy keeps staring at a girl with romantic music in the background, it feels like he’s completely in love with her. Now imagine the exact same clip, but the music …
The Day I Became the “Queen of Editing” (And How You Can Be Too)
For Broadcasting students, it is pretty much like working in TV. You cannot just not have an episode to air on Monday. You need to have it ready somehow, anyhow. That is how we are trained, just like we would …
Wide, Medium, Close Up: The Only 3 Shots You Need To Tell A Strong Visual Story
“Just move the camera around, get some fancy cinematic shots, and you’ll have a great video.” That’s what a lot of people imagine when they think about video production and editing. Gimbals, tripods, swinging the camera, shooting from all kinds …
Screens, Deadlines, and Self-Care: 6 Ways I’m Healing My Body While Still Creating
The deadlines, the pressure to keep creating, the passion for our work, the constant notifications… whatever it might be, we often forget to take care of our physical and mental health. We push it aside, overlook it, and tell ourselves …
How I Learned to Be on Camera Without Feeling Awkward: 5 Lessons That Changed Everything
As much as I love being behind the camera, learning about lenses, framing, lighting, and all the little techniques that make a shot beautiful, there’s something about being in front of it that truly gives me life. My first love …
Visual Storytelling for Beginners: My Story and Simple Tips to Get Started
“Aniela, will you show us how to change the battery?” It was my media production class, and my professor had just called my name. I remember standing there, my heart racing. I had never held a professional camera in my …
How Starting Without a Plan Helped Me Create My First Fashion Series
Fashion and makeup have always been my creative escape. I still remember putting on my first bit of makeup when I was eleven, just some kohl eyeliner, Chapstick, and a little cold cream, and feeling like I was part of …
How I Created a Video Profile Series Featuring 4 Inspiring Women and How You Can Start Yours
A year ago, if someone had told me that I would fly across seven seas as an international student in Canada, enroll in the Broadcasting Performance and Digital Media program, and create a unique Capstone Project, I would have thought …