How to Shoot a Desert Video

PART 2: Editing and Sharing

Mark Darnell

fact

Badger

Badger

Badgers are generally nocturnal, but, in remote areas with no human encroachment, they are routinely observed foraging during the day. They prefer open areas with grasslands, which can include parklands, farms, and treeless areas with crumbly soil and a supply of rodent prey.

Badgers are born blind, furred, and helpless. Their eyes open at four to six weeks.

Latin name: Taxidea taxus

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Stewardship Fence Building Timelapse

Stewardship Fence Building Timelapse

voices

Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner

Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner

“Protecting public land is part of my spiritual being. It’s central to my identity to be in wilderness and to see it protected.” Durlin is proud to protect public lands for future generations, saying, “The highlight of my childhood was our family’s weekend outdoor trips. I look forward to my grandchildren having similar experiences outside in their lifetimes, and it wouldn’t be possible without ONDA.”

Sharing

Now for the fun part – sharing your experience with others! Posting your completed video to YouTube or Facebook is a great, easy way to make it accessible to your friends, family and or anyone else interested in your wilderness experience in Oregon’s backcountry.

Remember that all you really need to make a great video about Oregon’s public land is a camera that shoots video, some type of editing software and a desire to create something. Conversely, there’s no end to the effort and creativity you can put into a video project — and there are many, many aspects of filmmaking that there’s no room to talk about here!

A Few Filmmaking Resources Chris Recommends

  • D4Darious: Numerous videos on film-making, from big-picture concepts like composition and cinematography to techy stuff on lenses and tripods and shooting logistics.
  • Cinecom.net: A fun channel that focuses on creative editing effects and camera tricks to get unique shots.
  • DSLRguide: Geared to professional photographers and videographers, great info on how to fine tune your camera work and make the most of your editing software.
  • Justin Odisho: Video editing tutorials, specifically on how to use Adobe Premiere to achieve the effects seen in popular movies and music videos.
  • Peter McKinnon: A fun channel offering great advice on all aspects of film-making.
  • LISHEN: Truly incredible travel films that are fun to watch for ideas or inspiration.

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