That means when you search for “overhead camera rig”, you’ll never find the proper equipment you’re looking for because it has a different technical name and that’s the terminology used by the websites selling the equipment. And, at that time, and even still now, many of the sites selling this equipment have search engine optimized their online content for the proper name of the equipment and not the plain language regular people would be searching for. The main problem was that I didn’t know the proper name or terminology for the camera equipment I was searching for. But at the end of the day, I couldn’t seem to find this equipment anywhere. I knew the specialized video equipment existed. I knew there had to be specialized equipment for making these videos … I’ve even filmed with professional crews for clients and at events and I saw what they mounted their cameras and lights on. The number one reason I wrote this post is because I was in the same place you might be, about 5 years ago: searching online for ways to make overhead video tutorials. If you want to make overhead tutorial videos, you don’t need a drone. I really want a drone but I can’t justify the cost … and they’re not really recommended for indoor use. While drones are great for capturing overhead video and creating a great experience for the viewer, they are not necessarily a good option for capturing overhead video for making tutorials. Some videos, like documentaries or vlogs, feature video footage captured by drones from an overhead angle. Videos where the overhead angle shows the most detail over any other angle. Here are some situations where shooting a video from overhead makes a better experience for the viewer: If the overhead doesn’t make the video a better experience for the viewer, then you should not shoot the video from overhead. If you’re just making videos shot from overhead because they are trendy, think about if the viewer’s understanding of the materials is enhanced by the overhead camera angle. Basically if shooting the video from overhead enhances the story-telling or the viewer’s understanding of the project, then shooting overhead is a good idea. While overhead videos have many great benefits, there are definitely some videos where shooting overhead does not make sense. Pair this with the captivating nature of overhead videos and you’ll be positioning your video for success! Best situations for making an overhead video tutorial Using b-roll, or a second camera angle, in your videos make them more visually interesting. You can use overhead videos as b-roll or or as the main focus when editing your video. And because of that, their attention is easy to grab and hold on to with these videos. Like I said before, people can imagine themselves doing the actions in the video very easily when they watch a video shot from directly overhead. Overhead videos are mesmerizing because the angle captivates people’s attention. Overhead videos make the viewer feel as if they are the one performing the action, which makes it easier to understand how to do whatever the video is demonstrating. When shooting from the side of the action, using a tripod or other mount, your hands or arms can block essential action from being seen in the video. Overhead tutorial videos give a bird’s eye view of the action. Let’s dive in to see why tutorial videos are popular on social media and with clients: Easy to see most of the action The virality factor for these videos is huge and that’s why everyone wants them … and everyone is making them. Why is it that sponsors and clients are always requesting overhead tutorial videos? I’ve seen calls for campaigns where the sponsor spells out that they want fast past videos shot from overhead. It’s seems like the best tutorial videos are the ones that are shot from overhead. Let’s get started! Why shoot overhead videos
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