The most important secret of shooting video to look like film is: Your knowledge.

Expert cinematographers are lifetime students, constantly investing time and money in honing their skills.

Here are a few ideas: - Watch TV commercials, music videos and films- study every aspect of the production- lighting, composition, camera moves, everything.

Some TV commercials (including car, tennis shoe and beer) are incredibly well shot. (ReplayTV can be quite valuable- it allows you to quickly skip past the TV shows and just enjoy the brilliantly shot commercials)

- Order DVcreators.net’s "DV Enlightenment" DVD to learn how to use existing light and your own lights to make everything you shoot look cinematic and beautiful.

- Drop by our shooting forum - ask questions and share tips!

 - Also, we are currently in production on what we anticipate will be the definite work on Digital Cinematography and Camera Operation for the modern age. We’re still months away, but the elves are hard at work!

That’s it!