I've always struggled with how to get the right camera angle, thanks for showing how you set it up. This helps a lot. I still have to get used to not putting my face in the shot though! 😅
I really appreciate all the work you put into this video! You also confirmed things I've been challenged with in doing this intuitively. I tend to use a lot of physical movements with my expression and find it frustrating when the tripod is right next to me and possible to knock over. You overhead set up is mint.
that was very helpful - thank you for sharing. You are so right about the skewed angle, that is really a challenge to find the sweet spot to film from, but not in your way at the same time.
I have a Manfrotto articulating arm that allows me to film overhead by clamping it to my table (with a very small camcorder). It took me a long time to figure out how people were able to film overhead, there were so few videos out there at the time. I would love to learn about lighting as well (sometimes it can be more expensive than the camera, so many brands that used to be associated with quality are no longer worth buying.)
I really delighted to see your studio lighting , and camera setup tips are nice you explained clearly, I would like to follow your paintings videos, and painting technics, thank you,😊
Emma you are such a delight person, it shine through in all you do. I'm going to share this on my FB. You are very articulate, focused and professional. Thank You
I really struggled with recording to. I also work on an easel and I used to have what I called a “doctor Suess set up” 🤣🤣🤣. Now I have a phone clip, it works way better!! Love your set up!!!
great video Emma. I love that Manfrotto . Firstly I will have to start sitting down during my filming as Im always dodging the tripod. looks like a penny pot being started for some overhead clamping.
This was so helpful! Thank you for being so thorough in your explanation. I've seen some crazy camera arm mounts but I'd never considered just hanging a curtain rod on my ceiling. Genius. Learning how to film on my easel instead of top down is going to save my neck and shoulders so much pain. 😅
Emma, I think your films are some of the most informative pastel painting videos currently on TH-cam. Your tutorials cover a multitude of topics, provide detailed explanations and information on product use, and most of all-you are extremely patient in freely sharing your knowledge of pastel painting. The ultimate proof of your efforts is demonstrated in your beautiful work. Thank you for your time and feedback ☺️…
This is great information but my Art Society needs to record and show the recording to an audience of about 70 members - can you advise on how to show on a screen as the demonstrator works?
Thanks for the insight and yes, I would really love to see way more of this. Especially filming and lighting would be amazing to see your approach, it's so helpfull to figure things out. I'm a brandnew TH-camr and to figure out how much light you need where and how to film upright (something I want to do in the future) would be super helpful.
Thank you for sharing such valuable insight! I'm trying to film more professionally, and just bought a tripod yesterday, so this video came in handy. I'd like to see more on filming, lighting, and editing software💕😁
Canon has issues with filming for prolonged periods, as its cameras tend to overheat at the 30 minute mark. I recommend the Black Magic Pro 6K Pocket Cinema camera. It shoots superb-quality video, and can shoot for hours.
Emma, thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insights on this. I made a DIY easel stand with PVC pipe yet to buy a plywood as a Art Board to start painting 🖼 Camera Arm is truly useful tool for recording paintings as it gives room to do the work without feeling cautious as compared to tripods that can make us static in our position.
Hey Emma. Thank you so much for showing us these options! Do you know if the camcorder will work for long periods of time or does it overheat? I’m looking for cheaper alternative camera that will pick up details, webcams are just disappointing and I can’t zoom in. So grateful for your content! I’m also struggling to find a solution with the angle, will try your method once I figure a better camera. Thank you for sharing ☺️
I used to use a camcorder but it recently broke so I've been using my Canon. They're known for overheating though and switching off which is annoying. I'll be investing in another camcorder soon for my longer periods of filming. You need to film in at least 1080 these days to make it clear enough and make sure you light it well too. That's just as important!
Thank you Emma. That was very helpful. I hope to update my camera and get a projector too and it is always so good to see other people's opinions and suggestions. Regards Helga
Oh... Brilliant video, Emma - thank you so much! 👍 Would just love to know how to make a TH-cam video! And this is the first step! 🤞 Congratulations to your new gear - hope it serves you really well! 🍀 PS That painting.... My goddness... Stunning!!! ❤️ DS
Hullo Emma! Wonderful video and so chock full of great information! I have recorded classes and the editing of the videos was never fun for me. I am interested in watching all of the aspects of putting together a quality video like yours! I have no plans to start my own channel, other than the silly videos I have already posted! I just enjoy seeing how others have solved the problems of creating art and documenting the process too! I have not even done a good job of photographing my artworks for the last few years. I often feel that making it is enough, I know that I should share more, but I am just not sure about doing so. I am truly glad that you are sharing so much with us and hope you continue to enjoy sharing your art and process, now everything involved with creating videos too! Be safe and take care over there!
I need one of those camera arms. I have even less space than you in my work space. The tripod really struggles for any floor for its feet behind me as i have a wall behind me.
It's tricky to find a good angle without some compromise. If there isn't a hand that is dominant then try raising the camera higher above one shoulder. You'll get a more foreshortened view of your work vertically but you keep the camera quite central and maybe see both hands.
I use Premiere Pro to edit all my videos. This is where I apply the time lapse. It can be done in other apps but I'm using Premiere Pro for the rest of my tutorials so it's easy to use it for timelapse also. I have a video about editing software at th-cam.com/video/M_rzz6gJYHI/w-d-xo.html
I would like to offer an idea for your work and filming...try a 2 way mirror at 45 degree angle...you look thru the mirror to paint, while filming is off to the side, but by use of mirror/s you could correct most parallax and still not have strait view for you to work, yet film at near the same angle as you view, but you will not be seen other than your hand and arm...Hope it helps you...like your work.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'd like to experiment more when I eventually move to a larger studio. For now I'm in quite a small space where options are limited. Interesting idea though using a mirror!
I think so. I have filmed a couple of still life paintings but my studio is tiny. When I get more space I'll try to set it up. Problem will be the camera can only focus on one area at a time. So either the set up, or your painting. Probably not both. I included a photo of my set up as an alternative. You can see this series here th-cam.com/play/PLbkshqfGlew_S8nr1XO9JAvIvJhY9jF3M.html
It is true that it's hard to find the rightful owners sometimes, but I would say you would need permission to use other people's photos. You can get away with what you're doing probably forever, but as you say, someone could contact you. In the past if you weren't selling the image then you might be ok, but it's tricky these days with publishing people without their permission so I would be especially cautious of the wedding images.
Thank you Emma.
Greetings from France!
Thank you so much for this was very helpful 🩷❤
I've always struggled with how to get the right camera angle, thanks for showing how you set it up. This helps a lot. I still have to get used to not putting my face in the shot though! 😅
Sometimes it's unavoidable!
Thank you for all your good suggestions.
I really appreciate all the work you put into this video! You also confirmed things I've been challenged with in doing this intuitively. I tend to use a lot of physical movements with my expression and find it frustrating when the tripod is right next to me and possible to knock over. You overhead set up is mint.
Thanks for the comment! The overhead thing saved me from my tripod!
@@EmmaColbertArt 😂
Thank you for these tips! I’m new to videoing my art process.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Just started getting into filming my artwork. Really great (and very much appreciated!) tips.
Great solution to getting rid of the tripod! thanks
Thank you so much I’ve trying to figure how to film upright
Emma, thank you so much. I have been contemplating filming my art process and this was a great introduction to that world for me
Glad this helped. You also learn lots as you go of course!
You are so talented and generous Emma.
Thank you so much. This was very informative and helped answer the exact question I needed help with.
that was very helpful - thank you for sharing. You are so right about the skewed angle, that is really a challenge to find the sweet spot to film from, but not in your way at the same time.
Thankyou
That Manfrotto looks like a perfect solution. Could you talk about lighting also? And the Painting of the leopard is amazing!
I have a Manfrotto articulating arm that allows me to film overhead by clamping it to my table (with a very small camcorder). It took me a long time to figure out how people were able to film overhead, there were so few videos out there at the time. I would love to learn about lighting as well (sometimes it can be more expensive than the camera, so many brands that used to be associated with quality are no longer worth buying.)
Lighting coming out next!
I really delighted to see your studio lighting , and camera setup tips are nice you explained clearly, I would like to follow your paintings videos, and painting technics, thank you,😊
Thanks for leaving me a comment! I hope you find lots more useful stuff on my channel
Love the authenticity as well as the guidance. Thank you so much!
Thank you. I would like to see more on filming and the proper lighting to use in the studio. Software editing would be helpful to.
Thank you so much, this is exactly what I needed :)
This was an awesome video, very helpful - thank you so much Emma!
Emma you are such a delight person, it shine through in all you do. I'm going to share this on my FB. You are very articulate, focused and professional. Thank You
Thank you so much! That's very kind of you. I aim to make the information as clear as possible so that's very good to hear :-)
Yes, thank you...could you talk about and show your lighting in studio and for filming , thanks
Thank you so much for these informations🥰
This is really interesting. I’m not quite ready to do any filming but it’s very useful information for me anyhow.
I really struggled with recording to. I also work on an easel and I used to have what I called a “doctor Suess set up” 🤣🤣🤣. Now I have a phone clip, it works way better!! Love your set up!!!
your art really awesome great details and colors. thank you for sharing.
love from India.
This is helpful, thank you. I'm interested in filming and post filming editing. Thank you!
I discovered your channel today.. would love a video about lighting :)
In case you didn't find it already th-cam.com/video/vohdme3L0VY/w-d-xo.html
@@EmmaColbertArt thanks! 🤩
Thank you for a precise and brilliant video 👍🥰
excellent video,great help,thankyou
Thanks so much I appreciate the tips 😍
Thank you!! Great tips.
Fantastic Emma! Thank you
Thank you Emma
thank you 🌹
I love your art! Thanks for the tips.
great video Emma. I love that Manfrotto . Firstly I will have to start sitting down during my filming as Im always dodging the tripod. looks like a penny pot being started for some overhead clamping.
This was so helpful! Thank you for being so thorough in your explanation. I've seen some crazy camera arm mounts but I'd never considered just hanging a curtain rod on my ceiling. Genius. Learning how to film on my easel instead of top down is going to save my neck and shoulders so much pain. 😅
Brilliant information, thanks for sharing Emma
Emma, I think your films are some of the most informative pastel painting videos currently on TH-cam. Your tutorials cover a multitude of topics, provide detailed explanations and information on product use, and most of all-you are extremely patient in freely sharing your knowledge of pastel painting. The ultimate proof of your efforts is demonstrated in your beautiful work. Thank you for your time and feedback ☺️…
Thanks so much Scott. What lovely feedback!
This is great information but my Art Society needs to record and show the recording to an audience of about 70 members - can you advise on how to show on a screen as the demonstrator works?
Sorry for my slow reply. Look into OBS studio. It sounds like what you need. Check out a few videos on how it works. I use it for live streaming.
Thanks for the insight and yes, I would really love to see way more of this. Especially filming and lighting would be amazing to see your approach, it's so helpfull to figure things out.
I'm a brandnew TH-camr and to figure out how much light you need where and how to film upright (something I want to do in the future) would be super helpful.
Thank you for sharing such valuable insight! I'm trying to film more professionally, and just bought a tripod yesterday, so this video came in handy. I'd like to see more on filming, lighting, and editing software💕😁
Canon has issues with filming for prolonged periods, as its cameras tend to overheat at the 30 minute mark. I recommend the Black Magic Pro 6K Pocket Cinema camera. It shoots superb-quality video, and can shoot for hours.
Thanks for this info. I'm looking to add another camera to my equipment soon so I'll be doing some research.
Emma, thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insights on this.
I made a DIY easel stand
with PVC pipe yet to buy a plywood as a Art Board to start painting 🖼
Camera Arm is truly useful tool
for recording paintings as it gives room to do the work without feeling cautious as compared to tripods that can make us static in our position.
Thanks
Hey Emma. Thank you so much for showing us these options! Do you know if the camcorder will work for long periods of time or does it overheat?
I’m looking for cheaper alternative camera that will pick up details, webcams are just disappointing and I can’t zoom in.
So grateful for your content! I’m also struggling to find a solution with the angle, will try your method once I figure a better camera. Thank you for sharing ☺️
I used to use a camcorder but it recently broke so I've been using my Canon. They're known for overheating though and switching off which is annoying. I'll be investing in another camcorder soon for my longer periods of filming. You need to film in at least 1080 these days to make it clear enough and make sure you light it well too. That's just as important!
Thank you Emma. That was very helpful. I hope to update my camera and get a projector too and it is always so good to see other people's opinions and suggestions. Regards Helga
Oh... Brilliant video, Emma - thank you so much! 👍 Would just love to know how to make a TH-cam video! And this is the first step! 🤞 Congratulations to your new gear - hope it serves you really well! 🍀 PS That painting.... My goddness... Stunning!!! ❤️ DS
Hullo Emma! Wonderful video and so chock full of great information! I have recorded classes and the editing of the videos was never fun for me. I am interested in watching all of the aspects of putting together a quality video like yours! I have no plans to start my own channel, other than the silly videos I have already posted! I just enjoy seeing how others have solved the problems of creating art and documenting the process too! I have not even done a good job of photographing my artworks for the last few years. I often feel that making it is enough, I know that I should share more, but I am just not sure about doing so. I am truly glad that you are sharing so much with us and hope you continue to enjoy sharing your art and process, now everything involved with creating videos too! Be safe and take care over there!
I need one of those camera arms. I have even less space than you in my work space. The tripod really struggles for any floor for its feet behind me as i have a wall behind me.
I’m paint withs boths hands. Where placing camera in this case? Please an thankses you
It's tricky to find a good angle without some compromise. If there isn't a hand that is dominant then try raising the camera higher above one shoulder. You'll get a more foreshortened view of your work vertically but you keep the camera quite central and maybe see both hands.
I also wanna know what app Use for Time-lapse
I use Premiere Pro to edit all my videos. This is where I apply the time lapse. It can be done in other apps but I'm using Premiere Pro for the rest of my tutorials so it's easy to use it for timelapse also. I have a video about editing software at th-cam.com/video/M_rzz6gJYHI/w-d-xo.html
I would like to offer an idea for your work and filming...try a 2 way mirror at 45 degree angle...you look thru the mirror to paint, while filming is off to the side, but by use of mirror/s you could correct most parallax and still not have strait view for you to work, yet film at near the same angle as you view, but you will not be seen other than your hand and arm...Hope it helps you...like your work.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'd like to experiment more when I eventually move to a larger studio. For now I'm in quite a small space where options are limited. Interesting idea though using a mirror!
I wonder if i can use this technique to show me drawing and a still lif I am drawing from?
I think so. I have filmed a couple of still life paintings but my studio is tiny. When I get more space I'll try to set it up. Problem will be the camera can only focus on one area at a time. So either the set up, or your painting. Probably not both. I included a photo of my set up as an alternative. You can see this series here th-cam.com/play/PLbkshqfGlew_S8nr1XO9JAvIvJhY9jF3M.html
Emma,
I’m new to drawing and have learnt to draw by watching TH-cam videos.
I have a question on copyright ©
I use reference drawing for practice as well for display in my Pinterest and Instagram account.
In Pinterest in use couples engagement photos for drawing ✍️
In Instagram I use drawings that are digitally worked with the reference of a photograph take by the artist.
Do I need to ask permission and give credit for them in my post at Pinterest & Instagram or without permission mention DM to copyright claim and removal.
Because it’s hard to find the rightful owner for photographs in digital media.
If Incase I come across someone claiming copyright © what questions do I need to ask and investigate if they are genuine?
Thank you so much 👍
It is true that it's hard to find the rightful owners sometimes, but I would say you would need permission to use other people's photos. You can get away with what you're doing probably forever, but as you say, someone could contact you. In the past if you weren't selling the image then you might be ok, but it's tricky these days with publishing people without their permission so I would be especially cautious of the wedding images.
Very inspiring, I started my channel almost a year ago. Am learning a lot here. I have to invest in camera and all that stuff and stop using phone